Fifteen Chinese language teachers (either experienced or new to the field) who are interested in observing and teaching according to standards-, performance-, and task-based principles are selected to participate in the camp. A three-day preparation workshop is the lead-off to introduce participants to the principles of a standards-based curriculum, as well as to available resources to teach following such a curriculum.

Once the concurrent student camp begins, teachers observe and participate in all scheduled activities, as the institute’s lead instructors demonstrate a variety of teaching approaches. All instruction is followed by critique and friendly feedback. After the first week of instruction, institute participants are invited to teach selected modules together with or in place of the lead instructors. By the last week of the Institute, participants are in charge of all instruction—lead instructors serve as guides and consultants. Daily summative feedback sessions allow for on-going reflection.

Goals

Participant teachers will be able to articulate the basic principles of standards-based instruction, as well as demonstrate some implementation of this approach in their teaching.

2011 Acceptance Packet

Application Packet Contents —
Checklist
WH-1 Form

Submission Deadline: May 20, 2011

Completed packets should be MAILED to:

JiaLin Sun (Sunny)
Confucius Institute, University of Hawaii at Manoa
1890 East-West Rd. Moore Hall #416B
Honolulu, HI 96822
Office: (808) 956-2663
*Incomplete application will not be accepted or considered.

Academic Credits

Three graduate level credits are available to teachers with a bachelor’s degree.  For those who are interested in inquiring these credits, a separate application and administrative fee is required through the UHM Outreach College.

Requirements for UH Credit —
Application Form

For information and questions, please contact
Karen Lei Maedo
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Outreach College
Summer Scholar Program
Office: (808) 956-6583

Email: kmaedo@hawaii.edu