Chinese Studies in Upper Primary

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Chinese Studiesin Upper Primary

• 2005-2006

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Goals in Mandarin for Upper Primary Students

• To develop language proficiency in Mandarin in
  developmentally appropriate ways according to
  each childs potential
• To develop knowledge, respect and appreciation
  for Chinese culture, language and people
• To work in partnership with parents to build
  self-esteem, responsibility and motivation for
  learning in all children

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We recognize and affirm the fact that both
simplified and traditional characters are valid
systems of written communication.However,
instruction at HKIS uses traditional
charactersWithin this system, we will maintain
flexibility depending on the childs previous
experiences and prior training
Schoolwide Policy on Chinese Characters
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How Best Do Young Children Learn Language?

• Smaller Groups with Similar Learning Needs
• Social Context of Learning
• Opportunities to Use Language Outside of School
• Instruction Matched to Childrens Needs
• Support from Families

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Program Structure

• Grade 3 - 200 min per 6 day cycle
• Grade 4 - 200 min per 6 day cycle
• Grade 5 - 200 min per 6 day cycle

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Program Structure

• REGULAR- for students developing basic skills
• INTERMEDIATE - for students with previous
  successful experience in Mandarin and parent
  support
• ADVANCED - for students with advanced skills in
  reading and writing, and strong parent support
  for rigorous homework

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Major Components

• Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing Skills
  Taught in All Classes
• Emphasis on Oral Communication
• Increasing Use of Mandarin as Language of
  Instruction

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Chinese Culture

• Teach Chinese culture as part of our curriculum
• - Festivals
• - Legends and Customs
• - History
• - Modern China Hong Kong
• - Religion
• - Arts Crafts

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Technology in Classroom

• Computers in the Classrooms
• Computer Projector
• Chinese Software - Ni Hao CD-ROMS (Lab
  Games)- OPC CD-ROMs- Chinese Windows XP- Story
  Maker
• Pinyin Machine
• Better Chinese Website
• Chinese CD-ROMs VCDs
• Using Computers to do Projects Chinese Word
  Processing

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Teaching Approach

• Teach Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
  Four Language Skills
• Emphasis on Oral Communication
• Adopt Fun Games in Class Teaching
• Apply Project Based Learning
• Use Computer Technology as Teaching Aid

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Homework Goals

• To Develop the Habit of Remembering, Completing
  and Bringing Homework Assignments back to School
• To Reinforce Language Skills Learned in the
  Classroom
• Homework Guidelines (up to)
• 20 min/day for Regular
• 25 min/day for Intermediate
• 30 min/day for Advanced
• UP Policy states that no homework is given on
  Fridays

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Textbooks Used
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Regular Stream Level 1

• Pinyin System
• Greetings
• Number Related Topics
• Family Friends
• Physical Appearance
• Pets and Animals
• Food and Drinks
• Sports

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Regular Stream Level 2

• Time Dates, Days, Month, Tell Time
• Daily Routine
• Ones Home Location
• Clothing
• Shopping

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Regular Stream Level 3

• Social Interaction
• Dining in the Restaurant
• Travel in China
• Telephone Skills
• Travel in the Neighborhood
• Seasons Weather

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Intermediate/Advanced Stream

• OPC Textbooks and CD-ROMs
• Supplementary Story Books from Library
• Guided Reading
• Role Play
• Book Report/Journal Writing
• Creative Writing Using 61 Traits
• Cultural Historical Stories of China

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How Can Parents Help Their Children in learning
Chinese?

• Show interest in their childrens learning
• Provide opportunities to use language outside of
  school
• Work on CD-ROM with their children
• Play Chinese flash cards together
• Show Chinese cartoons, VCDs, movies, computer
  games
• Use Website to practice learn
• Read Chinese story books to their children
• Attend After-School Chinese classes

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