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Issues concerning the training and accreditation of Chinese language teachers in Australia
This paper presents an overview of issues in the teaching and learning Chinese language in Australia. It also reviews Chinese language teachers’ `training and professional development and the accreditation system in Australia. In a global economic slow-down, China has emerged as a major driving force in the world arena. Chinese language skills have been sought after worldwide, thus providing a rare opportunity to for Chinese learners and teachers.This exploratory study is based on case study of four Chinese language teachers. It does not aim to be comprehensive, but rather foregrounds areas in which current research and development for research in Chinese as an international language. The result indicates that there is urgency for qualified and high quality training and development program for such teachers.
Funding
Category 1 - Australian Competitive Grants (this includes ARC, NHMRC)
History
Start Page
1End Page
10Number of Pages
10Start Date
2009-01-01Location
Taipei, TaiwanPublisher
World Chinese Language AssociationPlace of Publication
Taipei, TaiwanPeer Reviewed
- Yes
Open Access
- No
External Author Affiliations
ABC Immigration & Education Consultants; Faculty of Arts, Business, Informatics and Education; Not affiliated to a Research Institute;Era Eligible
- Yes