Preparing and Supporting K-12 Chinese Teachers: North

Carolina ExperienceJune Chen, Center for International Understanding, Univ. of N. Carolina

Janae B. Copeland, Onslow Co. Central Office, NCAlison Christine Winzeler, NC TEACH, NC State Univ.

Background◦ Partners◦ Growth of Chinese Language Programs 2009 vs.

2014 ◦ Guest teacher retention rates

4 renewals/30 teachers —2013~14 9 renewals/33 teachers —2014~15 17 renewals/33 teachers —2015~16

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Supporting activities◦ Orientation◦ On site observations◦ Regional discussion forums◦ Curriculum support◦ Teacher recognition

Features◦ Team building activities◦ On-going support as opposed to intensive training or annual

conference◦ Individualized/small group format◦ Resources among the teachers-team approach◦ Building the continuity in curriculum and instruction

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Successful guest teacher support stories in NC◦ Successful one-on-one PD model from Harrisburg

Elementary School, Cabarrus Co.◦ Support from the administrators- Asheboro High

school (principal’s China experience, educating the student population)

◦ Support from the parents- Polk County (church activities, dinner, horse back riding)

◦ Support from the community- Mt. Airy (Rotary club)

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Challenges of Chinese Guest Teachers in American classrooms◦ Student-centered instruction◦ Classroom/student learning management

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Conclusion of part I◦ TRUST◦ RESPECT

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