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FACILITATE & CONNECT educational resources

MISSION. FACILITATE & CONNECT educational resources. MISSION. ALIGN K-12 PROGRAMS with resources. MISSION. PROVIDE COST-EFFECTIVE RESOURCES to many districts. ORIGIN. LAUNCH & TRIALS OF Mandarin language program. ORIGIN. QUALITY CONCERNS outcomes of language instruction

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FACILITATE & CONNECT educational resources

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  1. MISSION • FACILITATE & CONNECTeducational resources

  2. MISSION • ALIGN K-12 PROGRAMSwith resources

  3. MISSION • PROVIDE COST-EFFECTIVE RESOURCESto many districts

  4. ORIGIN • LAUNCH & TRIALS OFMandarin language program

  5. ORIGIN • QUALITY CONCERNS • outcomes of language instruction • professional development • development of curriculum& resources

  6. ORIGIN • BROADER CURRICULUMissues • SUSTAINABILITY • LIMITED CAPACITYavailability of staff • MIS-MATCHED expectations

  7. ...a partnership of the Berks County Intermediate Unit established to support the introduction and expansion ofK-12 instruction in Asian language and culture.

  8. CAPACITYBUILDING guest scholars distance learning professional development CURRICULUM& DESIGN • shared curriculum • standard assessments • pooledmaterials • curriculum audits • k12/higher-ed partnerships INTEGRATION& OUTREACH • community partnerships & education • sister schools • business partnerships

  9. CAPACITYBUILDING • guest scholars • distance learning • professional development CURRICULUM& DESIGN • shared curriculum • standard assessments • pooled materials • curriculum audits • k12/higher-ed partnerships INTEGRATION& OUTREACH • community partnerships & education • sister schools • business partnerships *FLAP GRANT

  10. BCIU FLAP GRANT Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP) – fuel for specific programs of the ASC • Expand and Strengthen Mandarin Chinese Language Programs in Berks County • Increase Student Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese Language • Create an articulated sequential Program of Study for Mandarin Chinese Language Instruction Levels I, II, III, and IV • Develop an Effective Approach for finding, retaining, and professionally developing Qualified teachers of Mandarin Chinese

  11. BUILDING THE FRAMEWORK Jun 2008 Dec 2008 Program conference Jan 2009 CI-Pitt partnership Apr 2009 Jun 2009 NCTA Seminar @ BCIU ASC Spring Conference Sept 2009 NCTA Delegation to China CI Teacher partnerships launched

  12. NEXT STEPS Oct 2009 NCTA Seminar Hosted by BCIU Nov 2009 Jan 2010 FLAP Directors’ Meeting CI Mandarin Teacher Recruitment March 2010 Administrator visit Hanban Apr 2010 ASC Spring Conference May 7, 2010 “Future of Korea” Joint Prof. Dev. Conference Summer programs CI Teachers Arrive Sept 2010 CEI Exchange “kick-off”

  13. BUILDING CAPACITY: PARTNERSHIPS • Confucius Institute at Pittsburgh University (CI-Pitt) • Masters degree candidate teachers • Specialize in Mandarin instruction to non-Chinese speakers • 1 year assignment, with option to extend(J1 Visa) • Flexible program • Teacher sharing • Distance learning • Underwritten by Hanban (approximate one year cost = $13K) • BCIU serves as “satellite” center for administration of program • MAGPI and Cleveland Museum of Art (examples) • Leverage Distance Learning technology (RWAN and video-conferencing) • One of a kind “video classes” (Chinese Tomb Art)

  14. BUILDING CAPACITY: PARTNERSHIPS • National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA) • Locally host NCTA’s East Asian Studies Workshops • Provide ACT48 credits, teacher stipend, and materials at no cost to districts • 30 regional participants in 2009 • UPenn’s Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) • Regional opportunities for seminars and programs (low cost) • “vetting” of Curriculum resources and materials on behalf of the ASC • World Affairs Councils (WAC) • Local presentations by representatives from Dept of State, National Embassies, etc. (example: The Future of Korea)

  15. CURRICULUM AND DESIGN: FRAMEWORK APPROACH • Shared Curriculum • Mandarin Language program collaboration facilitated by BCIU • Use of Performance Pathways environment • Standards Aligned • Confucius Institute Resource Materials • CI funding affords district access to wide spectrum of tools and materials to supplement and support instruction • Standard Assessments • Online assessment tools (STAMP) • Curriculum Audits • Leverage Partnerships (Ohio State, Univ. of Pittsburgh) for curriculum and assessment review and guidance

  16. INTEGRATION AND OUTREACH: BUILDING SUPPORT • Community Partnerships – meet with local community groups • Heighten community awareness • Build goodwill • Explore possible collaborations (business/education partnerships) • Recent contacts: • Chamber of Commerce • Reading Chinese Association • School Boards • World Affairs Council • Adoptive Parents Group • Sister School Programs (China Exchange Initiative) • Leverage CEI framework to establish district to district exchanges • Afford students/educators the opportunity to experience other cultures • Aid district staff in establishing the infrastructure required to implement and sustain Sister School programs

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