Teacher

Chen

"After three weeks of teaching practicum, I realized just how many things I have learned from Dr. Tseng and the other participants of this program. In addition, I could really make use of all what I’ve learned from this program and modified what I’ve done in my class before. The learning results were very good... I will recommend this program to all of my friends in the future."

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Reminiscence:

Broadstock

"This is the first time I have attended a Startalk Program, and I am so happy to be part of this great team... VSCTA not only helped me to understand the theories of second language acquisition, but through practicum I was able to apply the theories to real-world teaching and identify the blind spots in my teaching. I can’t thank enough all the wonderful teachers here who showed great enthusiasm in Chinese teaching and provided tremendous support to make me a better teacher."

Reminiscence:

Li

"I am very lucky to be selected in this program. I learned a lot from UVA Star Talk program. I want to thank Star Talk to give me the opportunity to update the new pedagogy and practice in the acquisition of teaching Chinese as second language."

Reminiscence:

Xie

"The intensive training at the StarTalk program of UVA StarTalk Teachers Academy is a rewarding experience. I updated my knowledge of teaching principles and practiced the principles through three practicum opportunities. The highlight of this StarTalk program is to apply what we learned into classroom teaching. In each practicum, I was observed and videotaped, and got valuable feedback. Through the teaching practicums, I better understand where and how to sharpen my teaching strategies."

Reminiscence:

Qin

"Participation in STARTALK of UVA is a precious opportunity in my teaching career, and it is also hard working as well as a valuable part of my life."

Reminiscence:

Lu

"Three weeks of the 2014 Virginia Startalk Chinese Teacher Academy has shifted the way in which I will teach the Chinese Language."

Reflections:

Yuan

"During the Startalk classes that I attended this summer I learned a lot especially from doing the hands on activities. I feel that every student is unique and they need to have every chance to learn with the group in their own way. "

Reflections:

Gao

"I’m so happy to be accepted into this University of Virginia StarTalk program. It provides me much needed professional development opportunity and training."

Zhang

"Group dining out, touring Monticello, shopping in the mall, chatting at the late night with sweet corns, authentic Chinese tea and music are the happy notes during the intensive training. I am so happy to meet so many wonderful and talented friends here. "

Reflections:

Chen

"Virginia STARTALK Chinese Academy focuses on using authentic materials to design task-based assessment, using 100% of target language in instruction to make the language learning with purpose. "

Reflections:

"I am very lucky to be selected in this program. I learned a lot from UVA Star Talk program. I want to thank Star Talk to give me the opportunity to update the new pedagogy and practice in the acquisition of teaching Chinese as second language."

"Participation in STARTALK of UVA is a precious opportunity in my teaching career, and it is also hard working as well as a valuable part of my life."

"Three weeks of the 2014 Virginia Startalk Chinese Teacher Academy has shifted the way in which I will teach the Chinese Language."

"During the Startalk classes that I attended this summer I learned a lot especially from doing the hands on activities. I feel that every student is unique and they need to have every chance to learn with the group in their own way. "

"I’m so happy to be accepted into this University of Virginia StarTalk program. It provides me much needed professional development opportunity and training."

"Group dining out, touring Monticello, shopping in the mall, chatting at the late night with sweet corns, authentic Chinese tea and music are the happy notes during the intensive training. I am so happy to meet so many wonderful and talented friends here. "

"Virginia STARTALK Chinese Academy focuses on using authentic materials to design task-based assessment, using 100% of target language in instruction to make the language learning with purpose. "

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