Teaching of Culture in Chinese Language Classrooms
Tang
Frank Lixing, New York University
Harvey
Robin, New York University
In
this panel presentation, Chinese teachers from K-12 programs across New York will share
their approach to the teaching of culture in the Chinese language classroom
from the perspective of ACTFL Standards for Foreign Language Learning (the “5
C’s”). The teachers will discuss
methods and activities for teaching about the practices, products and
perspectives of traditional and popular Chinese culture; making comparisons
between American, Chinese, and other student cultures; drawing connections
across content areas; and incorporating cultural activities into communicative
practice. Participants will take
home many ideas and activities for incorporating culture into their own
classrooms.