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    Fargo Public Schools (Student)

    Fargo STARTALK Chinese Retreat for Students

    Language(s)

    Chinese

    Grade Level(s)

    3-5, 6-8

    Date(s)
    • July 23, 2018 – August 10, 2018: (Face-to-face)
    Location(s)
    • Trollwood Performing Arts School, Moorhead, MN
    • NDSU Memorial Union, Fargo, ND
    Program Setting

    Non-residential

    Summary

    This three-week Chinese immersion program will allow 48 participants grades, 3-5 and 6-8 to attain a novice-mid
    proficiency level in Chinese. During the six hour days, students will engage in dynamic task-based
    language learning, practicing martial arts, calligraphy, cooking, and Chinese ink painting. The theme Exploring the Regions of China will explore the four regions of China:, North, South, East, and West. Students will learn about the geography including flora and fauna, climate, clothes, monuments, famous people, and foods in thematic units. A field trip to Concordia Language Villages Chinese Village, Sen Lin Hu, will provide a rich exchange of activities and an opportunity for interpersonal communication.

    Contact(s)
    (701) 793-2555
    mary.thrond@gmail.com
    Program Website

    Fargo Public Schools (Teacher)

    Fargo STARTALK Chinese Retreat for Teachers

    Language(s)

    Chinese

    Date(s)
    • July 16, 2018 – July 27, 2018: (Face-to-face)
    Location(s)
    • Mathew Living Learning Center, Fargo, ND
    Program Setting

    Residential

    Summary

    Twelve teachers of Chinese of either beginning or emerging level will participate in this three-week, 120
    hour Teacher Program. The first week will be online and asynchronous, the second and third weeks will be
    in Fargo. Participants will interact with instructors and each other in peer editing, visit Concordia Language
    Villages Chinese Village, Sen Lin Hu, and receive MOPI training during the second week. The third week,
    participants will develop curriculum for their micro-teaching experience and spend the day in the student program,
    practicing their new techniques and receiving feedback. Participants will be able to articulate and practice
    various criteria from the TELL Modules: Planning, The Learning Experience, Learning Tools
    and Performance and Feedback , collecting their evidence in Linguafolio Online.

    Contact(s)
    (701) 793-2555
    mary.thrond@gmail.com
    Program Website