Just as the demand for Chinese language programs is growing across North America, schools are facing a shortage of trained teachers and a host of challenges. How can teachers meet the needs of a complex classroom filled with both Chinese heritage learners and those completely new to Chinese? How can Chinese teachers from diverse backgrounds adapt to a North American teaching environment and expectations?
Designed for teachers of Chinese at all levels, this groundbreaking Second Edition has been fully updated and revised with information to help teachers create strong, sustainable K-16 Chinese language programs. This collection of essays blends an emphasis on strong theoretical training with class-tested models and examples from leaders in the Chinese language teaching field.
Perfect for pre-service and in-service
teacher training programs
Contains relevant theories, hands-on classroom methods, examples, and innovations
Stresses ACTFL's National Content Standards and Chinese Language Standards
