Teaching Chinese Cultures through Idioms, Fairy tales and Folktales
Course Description
This professional development course is designed for Chinese teachers who are looking to incorporate traditional Chinese culture into their language classes. By exploring the rich cultural heritage of China through idioms, fairy tales, and folktales, teachers will gain a deeper understanding of the language and its origins, while also providing students with an engaging and interactive learning experience.
In this course, teachers will learn how to effectively use idioms, fairy tales, and folktales as teaching tools in their classrooms. Topics covered include:
Understanding the cultural significance and meaning behind Chinese idioms
How to effectively use idioms in language lessons to improve vocabulary and comprehension skills
An overview of the most popular fairytales and folktales in Chinese culture
Techniques for retelling and adapting these stories for the classroom
Strategies for encouraging students to think critically about the cultural values and themes inherent in these stories.
Required Textbook
There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will have the opportunity to:
To develop participants' knowledge and understanding of Chinese idioms, fairy tales, and folktales as important components of Chinese cultural expressions and literary genres.
To equip participants with practical strategies for integrating cultural materials into their Chinese language teaching.
To foster participants' ability to design and implement culturally responsive and engaging lessons and activities that promote students' intercultural competence.
To facilitate participants' reflection on their own cultural identities and their implications for their teaching of Chinese cultures.
Course Delivery
Online weekly learning modules, collaborative discussion boards and instructor feedback. This course is not self-paced.
Students who matriculate into an Instructor-Facilitated course should adhere to the dates listed on the website. Final coursework should be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
About the Instructor
Chang Liu, Instructor. Read more about Chang here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Course Description
This professional development course is designed for Chinese teachers who are looking to incorporate traditional Chinese culture into their language classes. By exploring the rich cultural heritage of China through idioms, fairy tales, and folktales, teachers will gain a deeper understanding of the language and its origins, while also providing students with an engaging and interactive learning experience.
In this course, teachers will learn how to effectively use idioms, fairy tales, and folktales as teaching tools in their classrooms. Topics covered include:
Understanding the cultural significance and meaning behind Chinese idioms
How to effectively use idioms in language lessons to improve vocabulary and comprehension skills
An overview of the most popular fairytales and folktales in Chinese culture
Techniques for retelling and adapting these stories for the classroom
Strategies for encouraging students to think critically about the cultural values and themes inherent in these stories.
Required Textbook
There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will have the opportunity to:
To develop participants' knowledge and understanding of Chinese idioms, fairy tales, and folktales as important components of Chinese cultural expressions and literary genres.
To equip participants with practical strategies for integrating cultural materials into their Chinese language teaching.
To foster participants' ability to design and implement culturally responsive and engaging lessons and activities that promote students' intercultural competence.
To facilitate participants' reflection on their own cultural identities and their implications for their teaching of Chinese cultures.
Course Delivery
Online weekly learning modules, collaborative discussion boards and instructor feedback. This course is not self-paced.
Students who matriculate into an Instructor-Facilitated course should adhere to the dates listed on the website. Final coursework should be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
About the Instructor
Chang Liu, Instructor. Read more about Chang here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Course Description
This professional development course is designed for Chinese teachers who are looking to incorporate traditional Chinese culture into their language classes. By exploring the rich cultural heritage of China through idioms, fairy tales, and folktales, teachers will gain a deeper understanding of the language and its origins, while also providing students with an engaging and interactive learning experience.
In this course, teachers will learn how to effectively use idioms, fairy tales, and folktales as teaching tools in their classrooms. Topics covered include:
Understanding the cultural significance and meaning behind Chinese idioms
How to effectively use idioms in language lessons to improve vocabulary and comprehension skills
An overview of the most popular fairytales and folktales in Chinese culture
Techniques for retelling and adapting these stories for the classroom
Strategies for encouraging students to think critically about the cultural values and themes inherent in these stories.
Required Textbook
There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will have the opportunity to:
To develop participants' knowledge and understanding of Chinese idioms, fairy tales, and folktales as important components of Chinese cultural expressions and literary genres.
To equip participants with practical strategies for integrating cultural materials into their Chinese language teaching.
To foster participants' ability to design and implement culturally responsive and engaging lessons and activities that promote students' intercultural competence.
To facilitate participants' reflection on their own cultural identities and their implications for their teaching of Chinese cultures.
Course Delivery
Online weekly learning modules, collaborative discussion boards and instructor feedback. This course is not self-paced.
Students who matriculate into an Instructor-Facilitated course should adhere to the dates listed on the website. Final coursework should be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
About the Instructor
Chang Liu, Instructor. Read more about Chang here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Credit Options
Not sure which credit option to choose? Learn more about each credit option here and review your state/district requirements.
45 Professional Development/Clock Hours: $590
Idioma Professional Development Certificate (accepted by most states)
Approved Illinois CPDU Certificate through partnership with CEII
Approved Massachusetts PDP Certificate
Approved New York CTLE Certificate
Approved Pennsylvania ACT48 Certificate
Approved Texas CPE Certificate
3 Graduate-Level Credits
PWLC 9208: University of the Pacific: $925
CLDE 591 CHIN 504: Colorado State University Pueblo: $950
PDLL 578ID Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU): $1005
EDU 6130: Ashland University (register and pay directly): $1050
