Journey to Beijing and Harbin, China November 3 to November 11, 2011 ...
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Journey to Beijing and Harbin, China
November 3 to November 11, 2011 Dr. J. Hugh Dwyer, Executive Director The Central Intermediate Unit # 10
The “Go To” IU!
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THE GREAT WALL
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in getting up every time we do. Confucius
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2011 CHINESE BRIDGE FOR AMERICAN SCHOOLS
Journey to Beijing and Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China November 3 to November 11, 2011
The Central Intermediate Unit # 10
The cautious seldom err. Confucius
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Ni hao…Hello, Welcome to my school.
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2011 CHINESE BRIDGE FOR AMERICAN SCHOOLS
Is it not a pleasure to learn something and put it into practice at due times?Confucius
If one learns but does not think, one will be bewildered. If one thinks but does not learnfrom others, one will be imperiled. Confucius
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Meeting with HeilongjiangProvince Principals.Harbin City
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WHY STUDY CHINESE MANDARIN AND CULTURE IN AMERICAN SCHOOLS?
1. Expand world language opportunities for high school students.
2. Offer AP Chinese Mandarin Course to your top students.3. Extend Chinese language study and cultural studies to
elementary and middle school students.4. Offer student and teacher exchanges with sister Chinese
schools.5. Make your community attractive to international
businesses considering moving to Pennsylvania. Bloomberg cites English, Arabic and Mandarin as the three most used languages for international business. Strengthen your students’ assets and employment opportunities.
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High School ModelUnited Nations Debate
High School Attached To Harbin Institute Of Technology
Debate Topic :
Debate Topic: Crisis –Korean supertankerhighjacked by pirates.
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SPONSORS The College Board - Who has brought you AP
Courses, The SAT and Other Educational Services. Hanban – Part of the Chinese Education Ministry.
“Hanban is committed to providing Chinese language and culture teaching resources and services to the world…”
Confucius Institute - “…a non-profit educational organization jointly established by China and other countries…”
CIU # 10 Board of Directors – The “Go To” IU !
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Confucius
High School AttachedTo Capital Normal University
School Goals:First Class Nationwide;Well Known Worldwide
School Moto:Self-disciplined,Conscientious,Pragmatic, andInnovative!
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Confucius was a Chinese thinker and social philosopher whose teachings have deeply influenced Eastern thinking - especiallyChinese thought and life. ConfucianPhilosophy emphasized personal andgovernmental morality, correctness ofsocial relationships, justice and sincerity.
Confuciusc.551 B.C. – c. 479 B.C.
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HANBAN/CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE MISSION Hanban and The Confucius Institute Headquarters in
Beijing “share the same staff while holding two banners.”
Their Mission is…1. Satisfying the global needs of people learning
Chinese from different countries around the world;2. Promoting the understanding of Chinese language
and culture around the world;3. Enhancing educational and cultural cooperation
between China and other countries;4. Developing friendly relationships with other nations;
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Harbin fourth gradermaking dumplings
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MISSION 5. Promoting multicultural development
in the world; and 6. Contributing to the establishment of
a harmonious world as a whole.
Study as if you were never to master it; as if in fear of losing it. Confucius
16Young Pioneers Club – Fourth Grader, Panda, Foreigner
Young Pioneers Club - 4th Grade Artist, Panda, Foreigner
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MAJOR PROGRAMS OF HANBAN/CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE
Confucius Institutes and Classrooms Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competitions Chinese Bridge Delegation for Head-Teachers Chinese Bridge Summer/Winter Camp for Foreign
Students The Program of Volunteer Teachers Chinese Test Programs Confucius Institute Scholarship Program The Program of Three Tours (Performance Tour,
Lecture Tour, Exhibition Tour)
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COLLEGE BOARD/HANBAN INITIATIVES
The Chinese Language and Culture Initiatives Chinese Bridge for American Schools Chinese Guest Teacher Program AP Chinese Summer Institutes Chinese Language and Culture Presentation
Tours Confucius Institutes/Confucius Classroom
Program National Chinese Language Conference
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HUGH’S PROFESSIOAL GOALS
Learn about the Chinese education system. Establish a professional relationship with
American Delegation members and College Board representatives.
Establish a professional relationship with Chinese educators.
Visit Chinese high schools and primary schools. Speak with Chinese students. Bring back teaching resources for CIU # 10
Schools.
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PrimarySchoolMascot:The Ox
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HUGH’S PERSONAL GOALS Visit and explore China and my
seventh continent. Meet Chinese people. Learn about Chinese culture, history
and every day life in China. Visit The Great Wall.
Of a gentleman who is frivolous none stand in awe, nor can his learning be sound. ConfuciusYou don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. Dylan
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HEILONGJIANG GROUP # 1Four Hundred Delegation members visited Beijing and seven provinces across China. Hugh was in the Heilongjiang Group # 1 with 32 Delegates. Heilongjiang Group # 1 went to Harbin in the northern Heilongjiang Province. Is it not a delight to have friend coming from afar? Confucius
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Heilongjiang Group # 1 Harbin Airport2011 Chinese Bridge for American Schools Delegation
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HEILONGJIANG GROUP # 1 Thirty–two Delegates from PA, NY, NYC, CT, PR, DC
1 ESA executive director3 Assistant superintendents1 Instructional coach1 Director of technology4 World language department chairs1 Private school director3 Elementary principals
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THE DELEGATES1 Chinese teacher5 High school principals2 College Board representatives3 Assistant principals1 Middle school principal1 Early childhood director
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ITINERARY November 3 to November 11, 2011Day 1 Depart USA/Arrive in Beijing.Day 2 Tian’ an men Square, The Forbidden City, The Great Wall; Group Orientation/ Introduction to Regional Education by 7 Regional Representatives from Provinces.Day 3 Hanban/Confucius Headquarters; Lama Temple; Opening Meeting at Beijing Foreign Studies University –Welcome and Lecture on Chinese Education; Welcome Banquet and Student Performances.
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Sojourner-Philosopheron the road to knowledge ina foreign land.
To be fond of learning is near to wisdom.Confucius
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ITINERARY …CONTINUED Day 4 Fly to Harbin, Heilongjiang Province; Education
Forum with 60 Chinese Principals from Across the Province; Welcome Banquet; Hugh Selected to Represent Heilongjiang Group # 1 to Make Introductory Speech.
Day 5 Visit High School Attached to Harbin Normal University – Student Led Campus Tour; Observe and Participate in Model United Nations Session
Day 6 Visit OuZhou Xin Cheng Primary School; Attend and Participate in After School Clubs; Visit St. Sophia Orthodox Church; Stalin Park and River Walk and Central Avenue Pedestrian Street.
Day 7 Return to Beijing.
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English Class
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ITINERARY…CONTINUED Day 8 Visit Beijing High School; Closing
Meeting at Beijing Royal School with Breakout Session Related to Building Sustaining, Successful Chinese Language and Culture Programs; Province Visit Recap/ Reflection Speeches by Delegates (Hugh Represented Heilongjiang Province Group # 1 Delegation); Closing Remarks; Farewell Dinner Hosted by Hanban.
Day 9 Visit Heavenly Temple; Depart for USA.
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Goal Achieved!
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Dr.J.Hugh DwyerExecutive Director
The Central Intermediate Unit # 10
The Heavenly Temple
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Xiexie
Thank You!
XiexieThank You!
Dr. J. Hugh Dwyer, Executive DirectorTHE CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE UNIT # 10
End of 2011 Chinese Bridge for American Schools Presentation Slide Show.