Previously Recorded Webinars

Watch previously recorded webinars from our 2010 series (arranged by the most recent to the oldest).

The Building Blocks of Teaching Chinese to Young Learners
Presented by Shuhan Wang & Chiachyi Chiu, Authors

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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.

Introducing the Flying with Chinese Series for Elementary Schools
Presented by Shuhan Wang & Chiachyi Chiu, Authors
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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. 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.

Live Training: How to use the Integrated Chinese Online Workbooks
Presented by Natalie Hogg, Quia Corporation
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Engage your students with the interactive activities from the Integrated Chinese Online Workbooks. Learn how to set up your course, manage grades, assign homework, and more using this convenient online system. Level 1 and Level 2 online workbooks are now available!

Theory and Application in Chinese Teaching, Part 2
Presented by Gail Wang, Cheng & Tsui
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Continue the discussion on features from Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language: Theories and Applications, a collection of articles and research on Chinese language pedagogy for non-native speakers and heritage speakers alike.

Theory and Application in Chinese Teaching, Part 1
Presented by Gail Wang, Professional Development & Outreach Coordinator.
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We will present highlights from Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language: Theories and Applications, a collection of articles and research on Chinese language pedagogy for non-native speakers and heritage speakers alike. 

Integrated Chinese - a Complete Multimedia Course
Presented by Yvonne Liu, Cheng & Tsui
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Explore the new multimedia components for Integrated Chinese, Third Edition. Learn more about the textbook video DVDs, online workbooks, etextbooks, and FREE resources available on the companion site, www.integrated-chinese.com. Start enriching your Integrated Chinese course today! Presented in Chinese.

College Chinese Language Textbooks
Presented by Cindy Su, Cheng & Tsui
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Looking for the most suitable textbook for your beginning, intermediate, or advanced College Chinese language program? Learn about Cheng & Tsui's comprehensive, beginning to intermediate level series including Integrated Chinese, Third Edition, Chinese Odyssey, and Chinese for Tomorrow plus our advanced level textbooks including Reading into a New China, Beyond the Basics, and Taiwan Today.  We'll discuss the pedagogy, components, and scope of each series. Request examination copies. Presented in Chinese.

Chinese Language Series for Grades K-12
Presented by Casey Welch, Cheng & Tsui
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Looking for the most suitable textbook for your K-12 Chinese language program? Learn about Cheng & Tsui's comprehensive series including Flying with Chinese (grades K-6), Huanying: An Invitation to Chinese (grades 7-12), and Integrated Chinese, Third Edition (grades 9-12 & AP*). Hear about the pedagogy, components, and scope of each series. Presented in English. Request examination copies at info@cheng-tsui.com.

New Resources for Teaching Chinese History and Culture
Presented by Curriculum Specialists at Primary Source, Inc.
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Developed by the curriculum experts at Primary Source, The Enduring Legacy of Ancient China and China in the World: A History Since 1644 are the perfect way to bring both ancient and modern Chinese history and culture into your classroom. Primary Source staff will guide your exploration of these texts and introduce a new collection of free online resources for teaching in a global context. Suggestions on how to use these materials in both social studies and Chinese language classrooms will also be discussed. This webinar is particularly suitable for educators in grades 5-12.

Games and Activities for Secondary School Chinese Programs
Presented by Gail Wang, Professional Development & Outreach Coordinator

What kinds of language games and activities are effective for students at the secondary school level? How do you create a learner-centered environment and make your Chinese class come alive? This webinar will delve into these questions and cover some practical, age-appropriate games and activities that will enrich any secondary-level program.

Huanying: A Thematic Course for Secondary Schools
Presented by Gail Wang, Professional Development & Outreach Coordinator

Create learner-centered activities for the Chinese language classroom using thematic teaching and the textbook Huanying: An Invitation to Chinese. This comprehensive course for secondary students uses a communicative approach with a variety of creative activities.

The Key to Kanji: A Visual History of 1100 Characters
Presented by Noriko Williams, Professor of Japanese at American University, Washington DC and Author

Help your students learn kanji more effectively! Noriko Williams, presenter and author of the newly released book, The Key to Kanji: A Visual History of 1100 Characters, will discuss how making connections between the evolution of kanji form and meaning increases students’ ability to understand and retain new kanji.

Strive for Success: How to Use Strive for a 5: AP* Chinese Practice Tests in the Classroom
Presented by Dr. Weiman Xu, Author
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Dr. Weiman Xu, lead author of Strive for a 5: AP* Chinese Practice Tests, will discuss the key features of this brand new, comprehensive AP Chinese preparation book. Dr. Xu will share how to use the text in the classroom leading up to exam day, provide advice on how to best make use of students’ prep time, examine sample tests, and more.

Setting the Stage for Chinese: Plays and Performances for Grades K-12
Presented by Yuanchao Meng, Author
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Want to learn how to motivate your Chinese language students? Looking for engaging ways to teach your students words, sentences, and Chinese culture? Experienced teacher, Yuanchao Meng, will discuss the answers to these and many other questions using the approach and activities from her book Setting the Stage for Chinese, a vital resource of TPRS plays and activities for K-12 Chinese programs. With Chinese New Year coming up, these ready-to-use plays are a great addition to your program’s New Year celebrations!