Kindergarten in China, France and the United States
Title | Kindergarten in China, France and the United States PDF eBook |
Author | Wendy C. Hobbins |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Early childhood education |
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Chinese Language Education in the United States
Title | Chinese Language Education in the United States PDF eBook |
Author | Jiening Ruan |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 265 |
Release | 2015-11-10 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 3319213083 |
This book offers historical, philosophical, and sociocultural perspectives on Chinese language education for speakers of other languages with a special focus on Chinese language education in the United States. It provides a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary look at changes in CFL/CSL education over time in China and the U.S. and the philosophical, political and sociocultural influences that led to these changes. The essays address a wide array of topics related to Chinese language education, including: A historical overview of the field Theories that apply to CFL/CSL learning Policies and initiatives for CFL/CSL by the Chinese and U.S. governments Medium of instruction Curriculum and instruction for CFL/CSL learners at K-12 and college levels Technology for CFL/CSL education Chinese language learning for heritage learners CFL in study abroad contexts CFL teacher education and training This work is essential reading for scholars and students interested in gaining a greater understanding of Chinese language education in the two countries and around the world.
School Music Education and Social Change in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
Title | School Music Education and Social Change in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan PDF eBook |
Author | Wai-chung Ho |
Publisher | BRILL |
Pages | 273 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 9004189173 |
This book compares, from a historical and sociopolitical perspective, the respective systems and contents of music education in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan in response to globalization, localization and Sinificiation, with particular reference to Shanghai, Hong Kong and Taipei.
Teaching and Learning Chinese as a Foreign Language
Title | Teaching and Learning Chinese as a Foreign Language PDF eBook |
Author | Janet Zhiqun Xing |
Publisher | Hong Kong University Press |
Pages | 334 |
Release | 2006-01-01 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 9622097626 |
This book provides a research-based account of how to teach and learn Chinese as a foreign language. In addition to the discussion of relevant second/foreign language research, this volume gives detailed information on ways to develop a pedagogical modelthat is uniquely suited to teaching Chinese in five key areas: pronunciation (tones and pinyin), characters and words, sentences (when and why different sentence structures are used), discourse and pragmatic competence (coherence and genre), and cultural competence. Specially written for Chinese language teachers, student teachers and applied linguists, this is the first book written in English that systematically addresses all major aspects involved in teaching and learning Chinese as a foreign language. This book covers all the fundamental grammar elements in Chinese, explains their functions in discourse and communication, and explores different strategies for teaching and engaging students in learning the language.
A Comparative Study of Systems of Educational Control in China, England, France, Germany, and the United States
Title | A Comparative Study of Systems of Educational Control in China, England, France, Germany, and the United States PDF eBook |
Author | Paul C. Fugh |
Publisher | |
Pages | 396 |
Release | 1924 |
Genre | Comparative education |
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Reports of the United States Commissioners to the Paris Universal Exposition, 1878. Published Under Direction of the Secretary of State by Authority of Congress
Title | Reports of the United States Commissioners to the Paris Universal Exposition, 1878. Published Under Direction of the Secretary of State by Authority of Congress PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Commission to the Paris exposition, 1878 |
Publisher | |
Pages | 694 |
Release | 1880 |
Genre | Exposition universelle de 1867 à Paris |
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The American School Geography
Title | The American School Geography PDF eBook |
Author | Barnum Field |
Publisher | |
Pages | 166 |
Release | 1837 |
Genre | Geography |
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