1. School of Asian Studies University College Cork Induction Meeting Wednesday 9 th September 2pm MA Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages [MATCSOL]

2. School of Asian Studies University College Cork Outline (1) Welcome from Head of School Staff introductions Getting to know each other: icebreakers Overview of aims & programme content Getting started: first semester modules Chinese/English language modules

3. School of Asian Studies University College Cork Outline – Some practicalities Communications Staff student committee (appoint reps) Source material on Blackboard Forming groups to share content, comment & ideas: email, blogs, other Document our course using portfolios (fotos) Weekly schedules

4. School of Asian Studies University College Cork Icebreakers Tell us about yourself (your major, your hometown, your university, two first impressions of Ireland and/or UCC...) In pairs, agree on two key qualities in a second language teacher Optional: a question you would like to ask!

5. School of Asian Studies University College Cork Overview of some of the aims Critically reflect & review learning situations Understand the importance of ‘context’ & ‘role’ Have insights into your own strengths & challenges Situate your knowledge & progress Create and develop a range of learning materials Become an effective member of a teaching team Communicate insights about learners & learning Document your learning in portfolio Acquire a research-based approach to teaching

6. School of Asian Studies University College Cork First Semester Modules CH6301 Theory & practice in learning Chinese (10 credits) CH6303 Introduction to Teaching Practice (5 credits) CH6307 From pedagogical theory to effective classroom practice (5 credits) Language Module (English/Chinese) 10 credits

7. School of Asian Studies University College Cork Second Semester Modules CH6304 Teaching Practice internship (15 credits) CH6306 Teaching Chinese in different contexts (10 credits) CH6308 Postgraduate research skills (5 credits)

8. School of Asian Studies University College Cork Third Semester Modules CH6305 Dissertation (30 credits) – Topic based on your teaching experience, personal interests, course-work & skills acquired. – Source a topic, formulate a research question, gather & analyse data, draw conclusions – Start thinking now about possible topics! – 1,5000 words

9. School of Asian Studies University College Cork Assignments Continuous Assessment, no written exams Ongoing feedback/exchange to inform you of progress Oral presentations Written work: essays, topic writing, action- research projects Pedagogical action: observation, lesson-plans, micro-teaching & teaching, portfolio writing

10. School of Asian Studies University College Cork Practice teaching Context for teaching: Irish education system, languages in schools (Irish modern languages) Preparing for teaching: observation of classes, staff-room exchanges, professional meetings, school visits, written sources etc. Also sessions from external speakers Front of class: through micro-teaching, peer- teaching, in-institution teaching under supervision, review & feedback Prepare for teaching internship next semester

11. School of Asian Studies University College Cork English/Chinese Modules Placement Test in English on Thursday, 9-10 in ORB-G25 (organised by Brendan McEnery of the Language Centre) To register for Chinese language module contact Ching Keane Provisional agreement for Friday morning module 9-12 English language requirements will be reviewed in terms of placement outcomes

12. School of Asian Studies University College Cork Semester dates Mon 7 Sept – Fri 27 Nov (followed by one week pre-exam submission study period ) Mon 4 Jan – Fri 15 Apr (followed by one week pre-exam submission study period) Thesis submission date: early Aug (date tbc)