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Date: May 5, 2014 at 6:53:37 AM EDT
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Subject: CLTA at the 2014 National Chinese Language Conference
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CLTA at 2014 NCLC conference
(according to http://sites.asiasociety.org/nclc2014/program/)
Thursday, May 8, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: SAN GABRIEL C
Using Film & TV Drama Clips for Chinese Language Teaching
Presenters: Der-lin Chao, Yea-Fen Chen, Chengzhi Chu, Phyllis Zhang
Film and TV drama clips are visual materials that can be used to enhance language teaching. There are many advantages to using film and TV programs as teaching materials, chief among them are authenticity and visual effects. These features can make language teaching and learning more authentic, contextualized, engaging, and entertaining. However, at the same time there can be many obstacles and pedagogical concerns in using these materials in classroom teaching. For example: how to select the linguistically and culturally appropriate titles and clips, how to effectively integrate the visual clips with curricular foci, and how to take advantage of modern digital technology for best use of visual materials with least effort, etc. This workshop will engage participants in hands-on activities with pedagogical principles focusing on material selection, using film and TV clips in the teaching of linguistic structures and culture, and using technology and practical tips in handing visual materials in a typical classroom setting. Free teaching materials and software tools will be provided to participants, who will learn how to select the most appropriate film/TV materials for classroom use, best practices in using film/TV clips in teaching Chinese linguistic structure and culture, and how to develop digital clips and use them in an everyday classroom setting. *Participants need to bring to the workshop a laptop computer with a USB port for exercises and activities.
Saturday, May 10, 10:00AM – 12:00 PM
R2 Research Colloquium
LOCATION: SANTA BARBARA A&B, LOBBY LEVEL
This research colloquium, organized by the Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA), consists of two subpanels. In each panel, there will be 3–4 presenters speaking for 10–15 minutes each on major current issues in Chinese language teaching and learning. After the presentations, each panel will have about 20 minutes for discussion and interaction with the audience.
Panel I (10:00AM-10:50AM)
Research on Chinese Language Pedagogy and the Learning and Teaching of Chinese Characters
Reflections on Research on Chinese Language Pedagogy from the Editor of JCLTA
PRESENTED BY: Zheng-sheng Zhang, Associate professor, San Diego State University.
Controversial Issues in Chinese L2 Beginner Literacy Education in the U.S
PRESENTED BY: Helen Shen, Coordinator of Chinese Language Program & Professor of Chinese, The University of Iowa.
Myths and Misconceptions About Chinese Characters and Character Teaching
PRESENTED BY: Chengzhi Chu, Associate professor, University of California, Davis.
Panel II (10:50AM-12:00PM)
Teaching Chinese at K–16 Levels: Articulations, Culture, Materials, and Professional Development Opportunities
Proficiency-based Teaching is Key to K–16 Articulation
PRESENTED BY: Der-lin Chao, Professor of Chinese, Hunter College.
Chinese Culture from a Language Perspective
PRESENTED BY: Jane Kuo, Director of Chinese Language Program, University of California.
A New Age Calls for a New Approach: Technology-Enhanced Chinese Instruction and Material Development
PRESENTED BY: Phyllis Zhang, Professor of Chinese, The George Washington University
Keep Growing: Professional Development Opportunities
PRESENTED BY: Yea-Fen Chen, Director of Chinese Flagship Center, Indiana UniversityLooking forward to seeing you in LA soon.
Regards,
CLTA HQ
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全美中文教師學會第一屆中文教學國際研討會