In this issue you'll find NCLC 2021 updates, the latest resources from TEQ and Chinosity, and more.

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A Publication of China Learning Initiatives

March 31, 2021

Join us in April for the first-ever NCLC Career Symposium for insights on how you can “level up” your career as a Chinese language educator. A panel of experienced educators will share their pathways from teaching into areas of leadership, administration, and mentoring. Learn tips and strategies for career growth and find out what it takes to be a leader, in your own classroom and beyond.

We've also added a new preconference workshop led by the National Foreign Language Center (NFLC): "Involve Me, I’ll Learn: Brain-Based Lesson Design."

And don't miss the special Saturday morning session with Viviane Chen. Chen is a devoted practitioner and teacher of TaiChi and spirituality; she believes that a peaceful mind, compassionate heart, and healthy body are the keys to a fulfilling life.

The 2021 National Chinese Language Conference will be held as a three-day, interactive virtual experience. NCLC’s robust content features cutting-edge best practices and information for PK–16 Chinese language teachers, world language specialists, and education leaders.

Talking about School Schedules – TEQ

We're pleased to share another new activity from our TEQ library. Fangzhou Zhang’s 7th-grade Chinese class at Montclair Kimberley Academy in New Jersey uses Google Meet and Google Jamboard to organize hybrid learning for a speaking task, and the students communicate, socialize, and collaborate with one another in this virtual learning setting. Zhang successfully demonstrates how to use technology and learning activities to connect her students in the classroom with those at home, and enable them to work together similar to the way they would in a regular classroom.

Learn more about Asia Society's special edition of TEQ Online. We invite K–12 Chinese language teachers to contribute to TEQ Online by sharing video clips of the activities in your virtual classrooms. Learn how »

CELIN Connection

From Shuhan Wang and Joy Peyton

In the March edition of CELIN Connection you'll find a profile of a 50/50 immersion school in Hawaii, and highlights from this month's Early Childhood Chinese Immersion Forum. Read on »

Standing in Solidarity with the Asian and Asian American Community

As an organization dedicated to building understanding and connections between cultures and peoples, Asia Society stands in solidarity with the Asian, Asian American, and Black communities—and all people around the world threatened by racism and violence.

We are committed as ever to dialogue that fosters greater cross-cultural understanding, empathy, and healing in our hope for a more equitable and just society. Find more Asia Society resources (past and upcoming) here.

CHINOSITY.COM

Women's History Month

Chinosity rounds up some great content to mark Women's History Month, including profiles of Zhang Guimei, who paved the way for women’s education, Ching Shih, a pirate who thrived in a patriarchal society, and Dong Mingzhu, the "Chinese Business Queen;" plus a review of “Sisters Who Make Waves,” a reality show for "real women!"

NEWS AND OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE FIELD

Professional Development Opportunities for Chinese Language Educators—The NCLC team is pleased to curate a resource hub featuring professional development opportunities in the field for Chinese language educators.

12th International Symposium on Hanzi Shufa Education—Organized by the American Society of Shufa Calligraphy Education, this conference will take place virtually and accepts submissions of conference papers or Chinese calligraphy until May 15, 2021. Conference dates: July 16–17, 2021

TCSOL/TESOL Summer Dual Certificate Program in Macau | Online—Co-sponsored by the Center for International Foreign Language Teacher Education (CILFTE) at Teachers College, Columbia University and Macau University of Science and Technology, the Summer 2021 TCSOL/TESOL Summer Dual Certificate Program in Macau is happening online and is currently accepting applications.

Learn with Asia Society at Home—Finding a way to keep kids occupied and productive while under quarantine is no easy task, but Asia Society’s Center for Global Education is here to help. Explore child-centered content featuring the cultures, traditions, literature, and food of Asia; virtual global learning projects for teachers, and resources for Chinese-language teachers.

Education for Equity is an initiative building on the Center for Global Education's work to transform education systems as a means to shape a just and equal society. Resources for educators and staff-curated content address systemic issues of racism, inequity, and injustice in schools. Using our global competence model as a framework, this work aims to provide specific tools to use in classrooms to ensure all students are given equal opportunity to succeed.

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