Umass Boston Powerpoint

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Demographic at Umass

Boston * 52 students in total * Three levels: Chinese Level 1, 2, 3

* Most of the students from Boston area * Different cultural and family background * Age gap: from 11-19 * Grade gap: from 6-12


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Infusion of Chinese Cultureinto the Study of Chinese

Language

Taichi (morning exersise)

Field Trips Guest Speakers Arts and Geography Workshops Films Chinese Lunches


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2008

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IntroductionOur Chinese student program at Umass Boston followed theStartalk Program Curriculum Template, and went through threesteps to design our standard-based curriculum.

According to the weekly plans and five day lesson plans, our teachers selected the appropriate level text books, choseauthentic materials to capture the students interest andstimulated their imagination and motivated their Chineselearning.

With the effective use of the authentic materials in theclassrooms, the teachers bought a different learning experienceto the summer camp students, helped them benefit from theexposure to real language used in a real context, and helpedthem gain more confidence studying directly with authenticmaterials. Especially, introducing and utilizing natural authenticmaterials is a good way to bring real world experience into the

classroom by focusing on practical language skills.

Based on the authentic materials, the teachers designed thethree-mode communication class activities to support thestudents learning. The summer camp teaching experienceshowed that having students worked in a small group was abetter approach because they tend to be more active,enthusiastic and work harder, they also tend to contributeindividual strengths and ideas to the completion of the task.


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Curriculum design

Three steps used at UmassBoston

1. Description of theProgram (Startalk Template)

2. Themes for weeklyplanning

3. Five-day lesson plan


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The effective ways of

using authenticmaterials in our Chineseclasses at Summer camp

Dr. Suhong Chang,Springfield, MA


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Peking Opera,

types of facial makeup in operas


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Making my own seal


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Do you know which one is mine?


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Teaching Materials

Teaching Materials

ext BooksTeacher-Designed MaterialsAuth entic Ma


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Themes Interpersonal Interpretive PresentationalThe largest Country inAsia: China* Population and

Nationalities* Major citiesBeijing & Shanghai

* Major river * Highest Peak inthe world:

What do you knowabout China?

* Present information* Talk about onemajor city in China based on your reading

* Role PlayChinas Climate Differences in North andSouth

-Reading materials

:P.71-72

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Readingcomprehensionquestions will be provided

Composition* Writing CornerDesign your ID cardPlease choose one city youlike and describe it to yourfriend in Chinesecharacters ( including itsarea, population, weather,food and history)

Themes for Discover Chinese Level 3Startalk Summer Program -2008

Teacher: Suhong Chang From: Central High School


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Transportation:
http://lingua.mtsu.edu/qing/china/whichOne.php?Cat=transportation/bushttp://lingua.mtsu.edu/qing/china/whichOne.php?Cat=transportation/bushttp://lingua.mtsu.edu/qing/china/whichOne.php?Cat=transportation/bushttp://lingua.mtsu.edu/qing/china/whichOne.php?Cat=transportation/bus


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Which city dose the train go to?


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Public service What does this sign say?


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McDonalds


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Local delicacy

Five Day Lesson Plan for Summer Camp 2008
http://lingua.mtsu.edu/qing/china/whichOne.php?Cat=food/delicacyhttp://lingua.mtsu.edu/qing/china/whichOne.php?Cat=food/delicacyhttp://lingua.mtsu.edu/qing/china/whichOne.php?Cat=food/delicacyhttp://lingua.mtsu.edu/qing/china/whichOne.php?Cat=food/delicacy


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Five Day Lesson Plan for Summer Camp 2008 Language Chinese Level/Grade Chinese 3

Teacher Suhong Chang Central High School

Five Day Lesson Plan for Summer Camp 2008Language Chinese Level/Grade Chinese 3 Teacher Suhong Chang Central High SchoolFirst Week , June30-July 4,The Largest Country in Asia: China 1. Content I. Important Facts of China Materials Text Book Nouns: , , , , , , , , , , Readings: Introduction of China P.6 Verbs: , , , Class ActivityRole play: Where do you want to go in summer vacation?Study the map of ChinaSkillsStudents will:1. Be able to give and obtain information from others.2. Present information to others based on the text in Chinese.AssessmentPoint at map and ask the students to name the cities and autonomous regions.And ask the students to answer the questions regarding to the readings (write out in Chinese characters)Home Work: Internet Search-China and St udy the Map 2. Content II Major Rivers and Major Cities Materials : Text Book Review the nouns and verbs first Readings: P. 32-33More new words: , , , , Grammar Excises Class ActivityRole play .. Mini- Talk : Where have you been to. Skills:Students will:1. Be able to name the major rivers and major cities.2. Be able to use the sentence patterns to express what they have done already.Assessment and Home Work Point at map and ask the students to name the major cities and the riversHome Work: Write a short dialogue with with a pair

First Week , June30-July 4,The Largest Country in Asia: China

Day 1 Content I. Important Facts of China Materials Text Book Nouns: , , , , , , , , , , Readings: Introduction of China

P.6

Verbs: , , ,

Class Activity Role play: Where do you want to go in summer vacation?

Study the map of China

Skills

Students will:1. Be able to give and obtain information from others.2. Present information to others based on the text in Chinese.

Assessment While looking at a map ask the students to name the cities and autonomous regions.

And ask the students to answer the questions about the readings (write out inChines e characters)

Home Work:Internet Search-Facts about China and Chinese culture and Study the Map


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The five-star red flag is fluttering in the wind


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Using Authentic Material

In real life situations, interpretation plays animportant role in international communication.So, we emphasized the use of authentic materials

using the three -modes of communication classactivities to encourage students to practice their interpreting skills.

With various forms of practice they will improvetheir abilities to memorize the important facts andinformation.


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1. Focus on your thematic units (for

content and meaning)2. Choose authentic material that is

appropriate for the students level 3. Design class activities to implement

the authentic materials

4. Cultural content is key to effectiveChinese teaching

Choosing Authentic Material


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Cultural Themes Geography Festivals Customs Traditions Songs Rhymes Poems Literature


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Advantages

Reinforce for students the direct relationshipbetween the language classroom and the real world

Provide authentic cultural information

Provide exposure to authentic language

Closely relate to students needs and interests

Encourage turn taking keeping everyone involved


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Authentic VisualMaterials Street signs (Chinese websites) Childrens artwork, Pictures,

Postcards Chinese MTV (Youtube.com) Chinese movies (Tapes & DVD) Chinese Website for music

http://mp3.baidu.comhttp://flash.sunvv.com

Dance/Theater Performances


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Authentic PrintedMaterials Daily classroom expressions Tourist information brochures

City maps, bus schedules Lyrics to songs Restaurant menus

Street signs Weather report Visa application forms


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An example: Adocumentary film

Title: Iron and Silk

Learning martial arts in China Absorbing Chinese culture


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How to use authenticmaterials

For using the authentic materialeffectively, question handouts must bewell designed:

Provide a good opportunity for students to practiceChinese

Help the students develop the ability to immediatelyidentify as much information as possible from what theylisten, read and watch

Expose the students to cultural differences and customs

Help the students gain more confidence in Chineseexpression


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Conclusion

Our experience shows thatauthentic materials enablestudents to interact with

authentic Chinese language andcontent rather than thelanguage form alone.

A student said, I learned morethis summer than in a wholeyear at school!


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Thank You

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