Online Seminar

Introducing the Flying with Chinese series for Elementary Schools

Presented by Dr. Shuhan Wang and Ms. Chiachyi Chiu

Creating a standards-based Chinese curriculum and language program for young learners (be it immersion, FLES, or heritage) that's engaging for elementary school students can be challenging. In this recording, the authors behind the comprehensive K-6 series, Flying with Chinese, discuss how their series overcomes those challenges through its carefully designed and field tested language learning system. They also discuss the conceptual framework, curriculum, pedagogy, built-in assessment, and innovative components of the series. Presented in English with ample examples from the books.

The Building Blocks of Teaching Chinese to Young Learners

Chinese language experts and authors Shuhan Wang and Chiachyi Chiu discuss how to integrate language instruction, cultural understanding, and academic content in a standards- and performance-based Chinese language classroom. They share how to enable students from Kindergarten through Grade 6 to develop their oralcy and literacy in Chinese, while expanding their worldview as global citizens. Using examples from the Flying with Chinese series, they explain the core principles and concepts framing their work and suggest effective instructional approaches for classroom teachers. Presented in English and Chinese.