The Second International Conference for Chinese Heritage Education on Global Engagement and Innovative Pedagogy (NCACLS 2016)
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When : 2016-08-13
Where : USA
Submission Deadline : 2016-03-31
Categories : Education , Computer Science & Information Technology
The Second International Conference for Chinese Heritage Education on Global Engagement and Innovative Pedagogy (NCACLS 2016)
August 13-14, 2016
USA
Call For Papers
The National Council of Associations of Chinese Language Schools (NCACLS) is pleased to announce its second international conference on global engagement and innovative pedagogy for the future of Chinese heritage education. The conference aims to pursue a new pathway for advocating innovative pedagogies and technologies in research and practices, maximizing professional exchanges and collaboration among Chinese language educators, and leveraging resources and strengths in the Chinese language teaching community. We cordially invite researchers, practitioners, program developers, and administrators in the heritage schools community and in K-16 educational settings and organizations to submit proposals and attend the conference.
Topics
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The NCACLS Program Committee welcomes proposals in the following topics and the topic of your choice with relevant application and implication for the future of Chinese heritage education. The following subthemes are identical to the categories that appear in the online submission form.
Assessment
Assessment is an empowering tool to strengthen world language curricula. Proposals in this category address localized and nationwide assessment tools, World-readiness Standards in relation to assessment, performance-based formative and summative assessment, proficiency and performance guidelines, evidence-driven learning outcomes, self-/peer-assessment, E-portfolios, and development in alignment with a curricular framework.
Curriculum and Instruction
Proposals in this category may discuss focal issues involving curricular guidelines, development, and benchmarks. Proposals explicating instructional methods, strategies, and principles, as well as the selection and development of instructional materials, also fall within this category. Other interesting subjects for proposals include how backward design and thematic units help teachers better achieve instructional goals and examples that highlight successful student-centered and differentiated instruction. Proposals discussing the development of literacy skills, incorporation of authentic materials and resources, and any other issues implicating curriculum design and teaching are also eligible for review.
Educational Policy and Leadership
Educational policy and leadership play an influential role in Chinese language education. Proposals in this category explore effective advocacy to improve the prospects for funding, legislation, and policies that define and transform language programs and schools. Suggested topics include examples of effective advocacy, collaborative efforts, and leadership development at the local, state, or national levels in response to policy and articulation changes.
Global Competence
Global competence has become one of the most commonly added agenda items for conferences on world languages and cultures. Proposals in this category encompass discussions about essential skillsets and components for the development of global competence; recommendations for globalizing the classroom to best prepare students to be linguistically proficient, culturally competent, and knowledgeable global citizens; and sample curricular modules, themes, or activities that are geared toward the development of language and cultural competence across proficiency levels.
Research
Instruction should be guided by research. Proposals in this category inform language educators of research and data-driven findings and practices to engage learners, promote active learning experiences, develop desirable proficiency, and build pedagogically sound programs. Advice on how to successfully translate theory into practices in classrooms is most sought.
Teacher Development
Teacher development is pivotal to program success. Proposals in this category may include case studies, anecdotal information, E-portfolios, and qualitative and quantitative analyses that document different professional paths. Recommended topics are mentoring and coaching, teacher evaluation systems, opportunities and resources for teaching development, and requirements for teacher effectiveness.
Technology
Proposals in this category exemplify successful experiences that incorporate technological resources and mobile devices to fulfill curricular goals and achieve successful learning outcomes. Discussions of recommendations and challenges when transitioning from face-to-face to blended and online teaching are of great interest and more than welcome.
Program Development and Implementation
Chinese language programs vary in many different ways. How to articulate horizontal and vertical teams in heritage and non-heritage school settings remains an area that deserves further exploration. Proposals in this category focus on the development, management, and sustainability of quality programs in Chinese schools and other educational settings. Discussions include domestic and study abroad contexts.