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 Link: shorturl.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，
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，
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)
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
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
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.
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.
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
* After you sign up, you’ll get a confirmation email from Zoom.
Members-only: 1.5 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.