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Huanying: An Invitation to Chinese

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One Class, Three Modes: Engage High School Students in Active Communication

Submitted by ginevra on Tue, 04/07/2009 - 9:17am

In the language course, communication is the final goal and can be presented in a complete model of three modes: Interpretive, Presentational, and Interpersonal. But how do teachers engage high school students in active communication? The design and authenticity of texts and activities play a significant role.

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Designing a Lesson for High School Chinese: Sequenced Instruction for Better Understanding

Submitted by Cheng and Tsui on Tue, 11/11/2008 - 5:41pm

Authors Jiaying Howard, professor of Chinese at the Monterey Institute of International Studies, and Lanting Xu, Mandarin Chinese teacher at Bellarmine College Preparatory in California, will discuss and give examples of how to create a sequenced lesson plan for high school Chinese classes.