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Jun
5
Sat
华盛顿州中文教师学会 2021年网络年会 CLTA-WA 2021 Annual General Meeting w/ Guest Speaker Prof. Lixing Tang
Jun 5 @ 1:00 pm – 3:45 pm

CLTA-WA continues its commitment to provide high quality professional development and networking opportunities for this amazing group of educators. We invited Prof. Frank Lixing Tang, Research Professor of Foreign Language Education, New York University, as our special guest presenter. As such, we are very excited to announce a very special upcoming event!

CLTA-WA cordially invites you to attend our 2021 Annual General Meeting!

When: June 5th, 2021, 1:00pm – 3:45pm Pacific Time (2 hours and 45 minutes total)
Who: All who are interested in promoting quality Chinese education in the State of WA
Where: Zoom Meeting. Pre-registration is needed.
To Register: bit.ly/CLTAWA
Cost: Free

Special Presentation: Special Guest Presentation by Prof. Lixing Tang

Schedule (The meeting will start promptly at 1:00pm)

1:00-1:10 2020-2021 Year in Review + Outgoing Board Members Recognition
1:10-1:20 New Board Member Introduction
1:20-1:30 Important Announcements for 2021
1:30-3:30 Special Guest Presentation
3:30-3:45 Gratitude and Celebration of Partnerships

We will have lottery of 2021-2022 CLTA-WA one-year membership during the CLTA-WA Annual General Meeting.

CLTA-WA Presents Special Guest Presentation by Prof. Lixing Tang 唐力行教授

Event Description:
Teacher as cultural ambassador: A humanistic approach to teaching cultures in American schools

This presentation discusses the important role of a language teacher as a cultural ambassador and explores a humanistic approach to teaching and learning of Chinese culture in American schools. This approach will emphasize the education of a whole person by integrating: (1) cultural practices, products, and perspectives, (2) Chinese culture and American/world cultures, (3) traditional and modern Chinese culture, and (4) high and pop culture. The presenters will also discuss the importance of developing students’ intercultural competence during a time when prejudice and violence towards Asian (Chinese) Americans are rising.

中文教师作为文化大使:人文主义的文化教学理念与技巧

此演示商讨中文教师作为文化大使的重要性以及人文主义文化教学方法。人文主义文化教学就是在教学中以培养“完整人”为主,把文化知识,文化实践和文化意识相结合,把中华文化和美国和世界文化相结合,把传统文化和现代文化相结合,把高雅文化和通俗文化相结合。同时还讨论在当前对亚裔(华裔)的歧视和暴力上升期间培养学生跨文化能力的重要性。

Please note:

• CLTA-WA AGM will start promptly at 1:00pm and end at 3:45pm. All are welcome and encouraged to join us for the whole event and get to know CLTA-WA and our board members and community.

• CLTA-WA membership benefits: https://jxi.ywi.mybluehost.me/membership/
• CLTA-WA membership: https://jxi.ywi.mybluehost.me/membership-and-workshop-payment-options-2/

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Xi Sun, President, CLTA-WA 2021-2022
president@clta-wa.org

 

Aug
29
Sun
2021 Summer Workshop: Meeting the Challenge of Academic Language in Chinese
Aug 29 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Time:  Sunday, August 29, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (Pacific Time)

Topic: Meeting the Challenge of Academic Language in Chinese

Presenter:  Chan Lü, Ph.D. Associate Professor in Chinese Language and Linguistics, University of Washington

Cost: Free

Language: Chinese

Clock hours:  3 clock hours for WA participants

Pre-Registration Zoom Linkhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpc-mqrDsrGdyP1VfAlec5zWP6hdK8NBL-

Co-sponsors:  East Asia Center, University of Washington;  Washington Association for Language Teaching (WAFLT) and Confucius Institute of the State of Washington

Please contact president@clta-wa.org for more information

 

Nov
6
Sat
Managing Your Classroom by Mr. Cal Kam
Nov 6 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
ATTENTION NEW TEACHERS AND TEACHER CANDIDATES!
Frazzled by restless students? At your wits end in the classroom? Earn the respect and affection of your pupils and students!
Who: New Teachers and Teacher Candidates
What: “Managing Your Classroom,” presented by Cal Kam, adjunct instructor and field supervisor
Where: Chong Wa Hall, 522 7th Avenue S, Seattle Chinatown, depending on health recommendations
When: Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 from 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Clock Hours: 3
How: Click the link to register: https://forms.gle/6QAPyGHKfZaNvNg38
Co-sponsors:  Chong Wa Education Society, WAFLT, CIWA
Nov
13
Sat
2021 Fall Workshop:Teaching Contemporary China through Documentary Film 
Nov 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

The CLTA-WA 2021 Fall Workshop is coming. The spot for this workshop is limited. However, the CLTA-WA members have the priority to register. We are excited to share the workshop details with you:

Time: SATURDAY, Nov 13th | 10-12pm PDT
Theme: Teaching Contemporary China through Documentary Film  
Presenter: Tese Neighbor  (UW East Asia Resource Center Seminar instructor)
Cost: Free
Clock hours:  4 FREE clock hour for participants
Location: Zoom
Registration Linkshorturl.at/djtI4

Registration deadline: Wednesday November 10th 

Topic:

Film can be an extremely useful source for exploring many issues facing China today: environmental concerns, migrant labor, urban demolition/urban construction, China’s changing rural landscape, the generation gap, etc.  During this workshop, participants will discuss strategies to teach their students about contemporary China through documentaries.

Prerequisite:

Participants will be asked to watch one of three pre-selected  documentaries PRIOR to the workshop. During the workshop  teachers will discuss the documentary they watched in  small groups and formulate plans on how to use the  documentary in their classroom. Documentary film information will be shared during registration.

Note:

CLTA-WA is dedicated to providing a fully engaged workshop in small size. If the morning session reaches full capacity, you will be able to attend the afternoon session from 1-3pm PDT.

今年的秋季工作坊,我们与华盛顿大学东南亚研究所合作,有幸邀请到了知名讲师Tese Neighbor来与大家一起探讨如何借用反映当代中国现状的纪录片来进行教与学。

主题:Teaching Contemporary China through Documentary Film
嘉宾:Tese Neighbor
时间:美西11/13(周六),上午10-12点
注册链接:shorturl.at/djtI4

注册截止时间:11月10日

为了留出更多思维碰撞的空间给参与的老师,此次工作坊名额有限,所以将优先开放给CLTA-WA的会员。如果超过注册人数,Tese会在当天下午另一时间段再次开坊,我们也会以邮件形式通知大家。

CLTA-WA extends our sincere appreciation to the co-sponsors of this event:

Confucius Institute of the State of Washington
East Asia Resource Center, University of Washington
Washington Association for Language Teaching (WAFLT)

 

 

 

Dec
4
Sat
Resume Writing & Interview Tips Workshop @ Chong Wa Hall
Dec 4 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Attention Student Teachers and Teachers! Don’t know which of the dozens of resume formats to use? Can’t think of what to write in your cover letter? Do you know what to say in an interview? Or what to wear? Find out at the Chong Wa Education Society Resume Writing & Interview Tips Workshop!

Who: Teaching Interns and Teachers

What: A workshop full of valuable research-based info on writing a superb resume, an effective cover letter and how to present yourself in an interview; presented by Cal Kam, former teacher, principal, HR director; current adjunct instructor, field supervisor

Where: Chong Wa Hall, 522 7th Ave. S, Seattle Chinatown 98104

When: Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021; 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Other: 3 Clock Hours, free parking with registration

Registration link: https://forms.gle/PPQMKw5NcDJx7XMJ7

For more information, contact: Ms. Betty Lau, laubetty@cityu.edu

Co-sponsors: Chong Wa Education Society, CIWA, WAFLT

Mar
12
Sat
WEST- B Writing and Reading Workshop @ Chong Wa Hall
Mar 12 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

ATTENTION PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS

Thinking about teaching? Don’t know how to prep for the WEST B Writing & Reading? Want to learn the secrets of WEST B Writing? Then you need the WEST B Writing & Reading workshop!

Who: Pre-service teachers

What: WEST B Writers Workshop with tips on the Reading test

Where: Chong Wa Hall, 522 7th Ave. South, Seattle Chinatown, 98104

When: Saturday, March 12, 2022 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Why: To prepare pre-service teachers for the WEST B Writing test

Co-sponsors: Chong Wa Education Society and  Confucius Institute of the Stat of Washington (CIWA)

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/z7Q3kbSfUscfHTsj6

For more information: Please contact Ms. Betty Lau at  laubetty@cityu.edu

May
21
Sat
CLTA-WA Spring 22 In-person Workshop: “Teaching Through the Lens of IB” by Eveline Wathen & Luna Yu @ Westside School
May 21 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

The CLTA-WA 2022 Spring Workshop is coming. We are excited to share the workshop details with you:

Time: SATURDAY, May 21 | 9 – 1 pm PST
Theme: Teaching Through the Lens of IB
Presenter:

  • Eveline Wathen

– Chinese teacher at Liberty Bell Jr./Sr. High School in Winthrop, Washington

-Board member of CLTA-WA

  • Luna Yu

– Mandarin teacher at Annie Wright Schools in Tacoma, WA.

Clock hours 4 FREE clock hours for participants

VENUE: CLTA-WA 2022 in-person Spring workshop-Eveline and Luna (1)

Cost: Free for CLTA-WA members.

            $20 for non-members (CLTA-WA annual membership fee: $30)

4 FREE clock hours for CLTA-WA members and WAFLT members

Please sign up here: https://rb.gy/vkno4f

Notes:  

1. The West Seattle High-Rise Bridge has been closed due to the repairing.

2. Free parking on the Westside School campus.

3. Refreshments and beverages will be provided.

4. Please bring your own lunch.

5. Contact president@clta-wa.org for more info.

Aug
1
Mon
CLTA-WA 2022 In-Person Summer Workshop on 8/21 @ University of Washington
Aug 1 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Date & Time: Sunday, August 21st, 10am – 3pm PDT (four hours of presentations with one hour lunch from 12pm to 1pm)

Location: Room 159, Denny Hall, University of Washington, Seattle WA

Workshop Topics: Effective Strategies for Teaching Tones, Pronunciation and Pinyin & Using Music, Rhymes and Rhythm to Deepen Language Learning and Cultural Understanding

Presenter: Heidi Steele 施海蒂老师, Chinese Teacher at Kopachuck Middle School and Gig Harbor High School, WA

Please Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/cltawa8

Cost: FREE to active CLTA-WA members / $20 for non-members

Workshop Description: We are honored to invite the highly experienced Chinese teacher and presenter Ms. Heidi Steele to present two popular topics for teaching non-heritage students:

1) Effective Strategies for Teaching Tones, Pronunciation and Pinyin

2) Using Music, Rhymes and Rhythm to Deepen Language Learning and Cultural Understanding.

Please see attached workshop flyer or click here for more details. Please contact me or the Workshop Coordinator, Ms. Jingran Wan, for any questions, via wanji@bsd405.org.

Jun
2
Sun
How do we develop an empowering learning community? AGM & Workshop 2024
Jun 2 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Agenda:  4:00-4:20 Year in Review & New Board Welcome
4:20-5:45 Empowering Learning Communities Workshop
5:45-6:00 Q&A and Closing Remarks

Workshop Presenters: Sun Burford, Shuijun Huang, Cheryl(Ye) Wang, Pohua Huang, Hong Chi

Please Sign Up Herehttps://bit.ly/cltawaAGM
* After you sign up, you’ll get a confirmation email from Zoom.
* Please mark the email, and use the link included in that email to join the Zoom meeting on the workshop day.
Cost: FREE to all participants
Members-only1.5 Clock Hours

Workshop Description: Join five experienced Chinese language teachers as they reveal how they’ve transformed their classrooms from teacher-centered to student-empowering environments. Learn practical strategies for cultivating social-emotional learning (SEL) skills, designing engaging activities that foster autonomy and collaboration, integrating cultural activities into daily lessons, and organizing exciting international trips.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to Chinese language education. Let’s continue to inspire and empower our students, making these last few weeks of the school year meaningful and memorable. We are looking forward to seeing you at the June 2 AGM & Workshop.