For all--UMD Center for Chinese Language--Praxis I and TOEFL Test Preparation workshop! B).

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A).

This is a reminder that the Center for Chinese Language Teacher
Certification and Development (CCLTCD) at UMD will hold a Praxis I and
TOEFL Test Preparation workshop!


Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm, April 1, 2011

Place: Building III-2219

The Universities at

Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive,

Rockville, MD 20850


For more information, e-mail CCL...@umd.edu or call 301-405-8475.

PLEASE PASS ON THIS INFORMATION TO ANYONE WHO MAY BE INTERESTED.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

Howard Stein, Coordinator
Center for Chinese Language Teacher Certification and Development
(CCLTCD)
College of Education
University of Maryland


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B)




March 11, 2011

Dear Teachers of Chinese,


The Nebraska Department of Education and the Department of Teaching,
Learning and Teacher Education in the College of Education and Human
Sciences at UNL has secured a FLAP grant that will provide funding to
support a 10-day Chinese Institute for 25 teachers of Chinese. This
experience will not only enable participants to strengthen their
teaching and pedagogical skills, but it will also offer planned
learning experiences in integrating technology effectively into the
language classroom. The integration of culture, literature and
content into the classroom will be explored and addressed as well as
world language standards and best practices.

The dates of the Chinese Teachers’ Institute are July 10-19, 2011 and
will be held at the Kauffman Residential Center on the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln campus. All expenses related to the Institute are
covered including housing, meals and supplies. Computers will be
provided during the 10 day Institute for use by the participants.
Participants will be housed in residential suites, each participant
will have a private bedroom, but share a bathroom with a participant.
In addition participants will receive a $500 grant to cover their
travel expenses.

We will also introduce the LinguaFolio, a learning tool designed to
enhance student achievement through systematic goal setting. The
LinguaFolio contains student-led activities identifying language
knowledge, study skills, cultural understanding and proficiency level,
and is designed to enhance student self-assessment and analysis of
learning. Teachers will be trained to implement the LinguaFolio, and
they will be provided with portfolio implementation mentors to whom
they can turn with questions or concerns.

Space is limited in the Chinese Institute experience. If you are
interested in this Institute, please respond promptly by following the
procedures outlined on the enclosed application. The application is
due April 10, 2011. A selection committee will review all
submissions, and the 25 accepted applicants will be notified via e-
mail by April 15th. Feel free to contact us if you have any
questions. We look forward to hearing from you regarding your
interest in this endeavor.



Sincerely,


Dr. Aleidine Moeller
Edith S. Greer Professor
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
amoe...@unl.edu

Hui Xu
hui...@huskers.unl.edu





In order to be considered for the immersion experience, the following
requirements must be met:
□ Complete this application form by entering the required information.
□ Include a resume.
□ Write a brief essay (one page or less) that addresses how this
experience would benefit you
professionally and how it would benefit your students.
□ Send all to the address below before April 10, 2011.

Aleidine J. Moeller
Chinese Immersion
115 Henzlik Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0355

1. How would you rank your Chinese-speaking proficiency? (circle
one)

Novice Intermediate Advanced Superior Native

2. How would you rank your English-speaking proficiency? (circle one)

Novice Intermediate Advanced Superior Native

3. How many years of experience do you have teaching Chinese?
_______________________________

4. What is the name of the school and district in which you teach,
and what is the estimated population
of your school and school district
?
School name and population size:
¬______________________________________________________
District name and population size:
______________________________________________________

5. How many classes of Chinese do you teach, what levels of Chinese
do you teach, and how many students are in your classes?

Number of classes taught ____________________________ Levels taught
_____________________
Number of students in classes
__________________________________________________________

6. Check each of the following, indicating that you are willing to
complete all necessary requirements in order to participate in this
unique experience.

 I commit to the completion of preparatory activities before the
initiation of the immersion.
• Read a maximum of one book (to be provided) and complete
accompanying activities.
• Participate in on-line discussions concerning the assigned books and
activities
• Complete pre and post surveys and program evaluations related to the
Institute
• Commit to the implementation of the LinguaFolio in my classroom
following the Institute

________________________________ _______________________________
Signature Name printed (last name, first name)
________________________________ _______________________________
Date Home phone
________________________________ _______________________________
e-mail address School phone