Chinese Immersion Parent Information Night 4/16/2017 Chinese Immersion Parent Information Night Good evening! My name is… I really appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to attend tonight’s information session about Chinese immersion. Hope my presentation will help to answer many of the questions you have, such as how do I know that my kid is learning Chinese, where the program is going in the future? What I can do at home to help my child learn Chinese? Dr. Xiao Liu Chinese Immersion Instructional Specialist Delaware Department of Education

Outline Delaware Chinese Immersion Language Proficiency Development 1 4/16/2017 Outline 1 Delaware Chinese Immersion 2 Language Proficiency Development 3 Communication and Home Support Basically, I will provide some background information about our Chinese immersion program. I will also talk about language proficiency development and the road map from novice to more advanced level of language development. Finally, I will focus on school-home communication and the at home support that you could provide for your child so that they will reach the advanced level of proficiency.

Governor’s World Language Expansion Initiative 4/16/2017 Governor’s World Language Expansion Initiative 10-year Initiative 20 schools Chinese Spanish Started in 2011. 10,000 students

Jack Markell, Governor of the State of Delaware “A world of advantages” “In today’s educational landscape, it is imperative for Delaware students to have the skills necessary to compete in a global economy. Learning a second language will offer our children an advantage in this increasingly competitive world.” Jack Markell, Governor of the State of Delaware

Instructional Time: Grades K-3 4/16/2017 Math in Target Language (60 minutes) Content Areas in Target Language (40 minutes) Target Language Literacy (50 minutes) English Language Arts (120 minutes) Math and Content Area Reinforcement in English (30 minutes) Instructional Time: Grades K-3 Handout 1

Grades 6-8 Grade 9 Grades 10-12 Immersion in Secondary 4/16/2017 Immersion in Secondary Grades 6-8 Honors Language Class Project-based Learning Tasks Possibility to Start 3rd Language Grade 9 Advanced Placement Course Grades 10-12 300-Level University Courses Advanced Placement Course in 3rd language Handout 2

What is language proficiency? It’s not about passing a test or getting the right answer. It’s about what students CAN DO with the language: their ability to use a language for a variety of purposes, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Proficiency is commonly measured using guidelines developed by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

Speaking Novice Intermediate Advanced Parrot Survivor Story teller

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4/16/2017 A K-12 and Beyond Experience K-12 Commitment Handout 4

Delaware Chinese Immersion Proficiency Targets K-5 4/16/2017 Delaware Chinese Immersion Proficiency Targets K-5 Handout 5

Student Proficiency Report Card Handout 6

My child does not speak Chinese at home My child does not speak Chinese at home. Is my child really learning Chinese?

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How can I help my child at home?

It is important that you… Parental Support It is important that you… Commit to long-term participation in the immersion program in order for the benefits of the program to be fully realized. Read with your child in English 20-30 minutes daily. Develop an understanding of immersion education and Chinese culture. Encourage kids to be curious and open to explore other languages and cultures.

A Parent's Guide to Mandarin Immersion 4/16/2017 A Parent's Guide to Mandarin Immersion Paper back: $15.57 Weise writes with the perspective and experience not only of a parent whose two children attend Mandarin Immersion schools but of someone who was deeply involved in helping to create and support Mandarin Immersion options in San Francisco. 

Chinese Resources Check out books, tapes, CDs, videos, DVDs from your local public library Explore offerings in children's videos, DVDs music and software programs in Chinese www.Chinasprout.com http://www.asiaforkids.com/ http://nanhaibooks.com/

Chinese Videos Watch a DVD in Chinese (switch the language track--look in the set up menu for details)   Have a Chinese Movie Night with immersion school friends

Chinese Videos in Youtube Fun Fun Elmo Qiao Hu Chinese children’s songs

Chinese Videos Let your child make a video, tape, CD or DVD Singing songs in Chinese Reading a book aloud Act it out! (play or book) Make Masks Simple Costumes Puppets Add Props I will create a Youtube channel for kids to share videos.

Chinese Crafts http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/china_crafts.htm

Chinese Gifts Draw a picture for their K / 1st grade Chinese teachers. Make Chinese crafts for their K / 1st grade Chinese teachers. Make Chinese gifts for family members

Chinese Labels Let your child make Chinese labels for display in your home—environmental print (google translator or online English – Chinese Dictionary) 冰箱

Apps Kids mandarin Cheese Chinese Chinese for Kids simplified series 1 Love Chinese Yi er san simplified Chinese writing Kids way to Chinese …

One Chinese Word a Week Ask your child to choose one word or phrase and teach it to the whole family. Do more than one if possible. During the week, only use the Chinese word every time the word in used in the family.

Chinese Bookclub Start a Chinese “book club” (read, meet and discuss books)

Chinese Pal Invite a classmate over for a special “Chinese play date” or “Chinese sleep over.”

Chinese Pal Let your child call a classmate from school and speak Chinese on the phone. 你好！ 你好！

Chinese Food and Conversations Eat at a Chinese restaurant- have your kid practice Chinese with the waiter or waitress. 你好！

Chinese Markets Philadelphia Chinatown Washington DC Chinatown

Culture in Museum Explore the Chinese culture or any other cultures in a museum Delaware Art Museum Delaware Museum of Natural History …

Chinese Weekend Schools in DE Chuhui Chinese School School address: 1313 Little Baltimore Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 www.chunhuischool.org PreK-AP

Recognize, praise and encourage any efforts your child makes to speak Chinese. Discuss the reasons why you want your child to learn another language. Ask your child why s/he thinks it’s important to know another language. Recognize, praise and encourage any efforts your child makes to speak Chinese. Often times just the vocalization of our pride in their efforts can make all the difference. Discuss the reasons why you want your child to learn another language. Ask your child why s/he thinks it’s important to know another language.

Teachers’ Websites: http://xialaoshichinese.weebly.com/ 4/16/2017 Teachers’ Websites: http://xialaoshichinese.weebly.com/ http://chineseforus.weebly.com

Learn to Speak Chinese Hi: Knee-how! Good job: How-bon! I love you: Woe eye knee!

4/16/2017 Xiao Liu, Chinese Immersion Instructional Specialist Xiao.liu@doe.k12.de.us 302-735-4197