Community Chinese Language Teacher Training

Join our 3-day Community Chinese Language Teacher Training Program* from 24 September 2024, featuring expert-led workshops, real-life teaching practice, and innovative teaching techniques. Gain insights into the Australian education system, classroom management, and engaging teaching methods*. 

Morning tea and lunch is provided daily, and participants receive a La Trobe Confucius Institute participation certificate.

* Please note: This program is not a qualification for teaching Chinese in primary, secondary, or university settings. It is suitable for individuals seeking a new skill and wishing to utilize their language skills to explore new career paths.

Program:

Day 1 Tuesday 24th September 2024 
Location: Level 3, Room 3.03, La Trobe University City campus, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

10.00:  Registration 

10.20: Opening 

10.30 – 12.30: Workshop: Teach Chinese Language in Australia （澳大利亚教育体系、文化、传统和课堂管理方法）
Topics: 
- An overview of the Australian education system (澳大利亚教育体系概览)
- Australian educational principles, ideas, and traditions from an Australian cultural perspective (从澳大利亚文化视角看教育的原则、理念和传统)
- Pathways to becoming a language teacher in Australia (成为澳大利亚语言教师的途径)

主讲人：David Cook, 教育顾问和作家
David 在教育领域拥有超过36年的经验，其中15年担任小学校长。他领导了关于网络化学习、协作实践和系统变革的研究，足迹遍布本地以及英国和新加坡等地。作为教师和大学讲师，David 专注于开发富有吸引力的教学内容和创新的教学方法，尤其是在数学教育领域。他还通过在高等教育中的工作，指导并培养未来的教师。David 还撰写了多部教育教材，包括两本数学活动集和支持家庭与学校数字识别及数值理解的教材

12.30 – 13.30: Lunch break （提供午餐）

13.30 – 15.00: Discussion session (研讨会)
Topics: 
- Class and student management （课堂和学生管理）
- LTCI teaching method and textbook （乐卓博孔子学院教学方法和教材）

主讲人：Hongshuo Zhou (Kevin)， 乐卓博孔子学院讲师
Kevin 从事中文教学工作多年，是广受好评的金牌教师，有着丰富的教学和课堂管理经验。Kevin通过第一手的经验和教学方法，结合乐卓博孔子学院自行开发的教程，引领大家开起教学历程。

Day 2 Monday 30th September 2024 

Location: Library, Room 2.18, La Trobe University Bundoora campus 

10.30 – 12.30: Workshop: How to deliver the first class （如何教好您的第一节中文课）
Topics: 
- Practical insights into handling potential challenges in the first class (应对第一节课潜在挑战的实用见解)
- Preparation techniques （备课技巧）
- Student engagement strategies and how to manage when they are facing very difficult questions or situations（学生参与策略以及在他们面对非常困难的问题或情况时的管理方法）
- Real life experience sharing （真实经验分享）

主讲人：Alvin Zhang, 外语科主管, Salesian CollegeAlvin 从事中文教学多年，从边远地区到繁华都市，为他的中文教学生涯积累了极其丰富的经验。Alvin愿意用他自己总结的教学方法，分享他的心得，一步一步展现如何准备和上好您的第一节课。

12.30 – 13.30: Lunch break （提供午餐）

14.00 – 15.00: Classroom observation and trial lesson （课堂观摩和实践）
Location：The Learning Commons (TLC) Building (next to the library) Room 212, Bundoora campus
主讲人：Baoqiang Gao， 乐卓博孔子学院讲师
走入孔子学院中文教学的课堂，亲生感受教学的氛围和课堂气氛，您有机会尝试带一会儿课，让您所学能在实际课堂上发挥。

Day 3 Tuesday 1st October 2024 

Location: Level 3, Room 3.03, La Trobe University City campus, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

10.30 – 12.30: Workshop: Innovative teaching（创新教学方法）
Topics: 
There are very few educators who can bring drama and language learning to meet the needs of diverse institutional contexts. Jodie not only meets these needs professionally but my students/teachers have so much fun, it’s crazy! By the end of her lesson, all of our inhibitions are unleashed. 

主讲人: Jodie Whitehurst, The Language Scene
最独特的教学方法，最新颖的呈现方式，只有在Jodie的课上才可以听到。完全突破传统的教学束缚，让课堂格外的有趣生动，让您和学生的交流活动做到最好。不可错过的创新课程。

12.30 – 13.30: Lunch break （提供午餐）

13.30 – 15.00: Networking and Graduation with CI participation certificate（社交活动和毕业典礼）

Please contact us for any questions: confuciusinstitute@latrobe.edu.au