2008 Annual Conference of the
Chinese Language Teachers Association of Greater New York

&

The Sixth New York International Conference on the Teaching of Chinese

May 10, 2008

Hosted by the Modern China Studies Program at the College of Staten Island
Center for the Arts, Building 1P

Program

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Registration and Light Breakfast

8:00 – 9:00  
Opening Plenary 9:00-9:50 Location: WILLIAMSON THEATRE
Presiding Christopher M Livaccari and Chao Li  
Welcome remarks Tomas D. Morales, President of the College of Staten Island  
Speakers Ambassador Peng Keyu (彭克玉), Consul General of P.R.C. in New York
Lu Shuming (鲁曙明), President of CLTA-GNY
 
     
     

Session One 10:00 – 11:45

Panel 1

Workshop on Teacher Certification Location: WILLIAMSON THEATRE

Presenters

Affiliations

Topics

Hyeon Yun NY City Department of Education State certification requirements to be a teacher of Chinese
伍俊生 - Ron Woo School of Education, Hunter College Teaching Fellows Program

Panel 2

Teaching Methodologies Location: Recital Hall
Chair: 张泓 - Zhang Hong    
Presenters Affiliations Topics
张泓 - Zhang Hong Binghamton University Developing Language Proficiency through Singing
张静 - Zhang Jing Emory University Incorporating Small Course Projects into Chinese Classes
赵菁 - Zhao Jing 北京语言大学 激发起学生朗读的热情
万敏 - Wan Min Tufts University From Passive Learners to Active Learners -- Motivating Your Students to Speak Out More in the Chinese classroom
任京生 - Ren Jingsheng Seton Hall University 我在对外汉语教学中使用形象教学法的一些经验和体会
 Panel 3 Linguistics and Transcultural Competence Location: Room 109
Chair: 陈东东 -Chen Dongdong    
Presenters Affiliations Topics
包圭漪 - Bao Bean Cathy Seton Hall University Panel - Medium, Meaning, and Motivation: Promoting Translingual & Transcultural Competence
陈东东 -Chen Dongdong Seton Hall University
叶宪 - Ye Xian Homa & Sekey Books
楊惠琴 - Yang Hui-Chin Mercy College The Process and Challenges of Speaking and Writing Chinese for Nonnative Speakers
Panel 4 Course and Program Design Location: Lecture Hall
Chair: 王莅文- Gallagher Martha    
Presenters Affiliations Topics
江岚 - Jiang Lan St. Peter’s College 汉英类比的CSL 初级阶段教学设计
劉曉樺 - Liu Xiaohua University of Massachusetts Amherst 課程設計
廖陈林 - Liao Chenlin Vassar College Business Chinese Teaching
王莅文- Gallagher Martha United States Military Academy 设置中国留学项目
王瑞 - Wang Renee University of Toronto

学习中心论与汉语作为第二语言的教学原则

Panel 5 Linguistic Research Location: Room 202
Chair: 吴小燕 - Wu Xiaoyan    
Presenters Affiliations Topics
陈自达 Chen-Shea Carol Queensborough Community College 從常理學會中文句型語法
Leimbigler Peter Canada Foreign Affairs & International Trade Facilitating compliance with Pinyin orthography standards for teachers and learners of Chinese through an algorithmic solution
王之容 - Wang Zhirong Columbia University A Semantic Analysis of the Prepositional zai-NP Structure
吴小燕 - Wu Xiaoyan University of Toronto Chinese as a World Language: New Approaches, New Technologies, Opportunities and Challenges
应朝明 - Ying Chaoming American iChinese Language Institute iChinese右脑快速中文教学法

Lunch 11:45 – 12:50

Lunchtime activity" Get-together of participants in CLTA-GNY’s 2008 Nanjing University Teacher Training Program
 

Session Two 1:00-2:45

Panel 1 Teaching Advanced Chinese Location: WILLIAMSON THEATER
Chair: 陈祖言 Chen Zuyan    
Presenters Affiliations Topics
陈祖言 Chen Zuyan Binghamton University Li Bai and Du Fu: An Innovative Approach to Teaching Advanced Chinese
都文伟 Du Wenwei Vassar College Chinese Seminar as a Way of Teaching 4th-Year Chinese
李坤珊 Lee Kunshan (Carolyn) Duke University Developing critical listening skills in CFL advanced class through technology
曾心怡 Tseng Hsin-I Brown University 突出课程重点:谈高年级中文课程的组织与设计
王郁林 Wang Yu-lin Yale University 书面语与正式句式在高级汉语教学的应用
Pane 2 Teaching Chinese in Secondary Schools (1) Location: Recital Hall
Chair: 沈莉莉 - Shen Lily    
Presenters Affiliations Topics
陈东东 Chen Dongdong Seton Hall University

Teaching Chinese at Secondary Schools: Application of media technology in teaching iGeneration students

沈莉莉 - Shen Lily Baccalaureate School for Global Education, NYC DOE

Teaching Chinese at Secondary Schools: Application of media technology in teaching iGeneration students

曾昭 - Zeng Sunny The Chapin School, Manhattan
周逸婷 - Zhou Yi-Ting St. Hildas & St. Huges School, Manhattan
Panel 3 Chinese Language Education and Entrepreneurship Location: Room 109
Chair: 黄兆旦- Huang Zhaodan    
Presenters Affiliations Topics
陈浩波 Chen Larry Active Chinese Hot business in teaching Chinese
黄兆旦 - Huang Zhaodan Chinese Language School of Connecticut Challenges and Opportunities facing Chinese Schools
高庆旭 - Gao Peter Dix Hills Chinese School 《汉字工程》: 汉字板块二元双拼方法
刘霞 - Liu Xia Dix Hills Chinese School 海外中文教学的尝试——开展多种活泼有趣的授课形式吸引学生多读多练
梅洁如 - Meyer Rachel ABC language exchange Hot business in teaching Chinese
杨滔 - Alex Yang Pyngo Hot business in teaching Chinese
Pane 4 Computer Based Teaching Location: Lecture Hall
Chair: 何文潮 - He Wayne    
Presenters Affiliations Topics
何文潮 - He Wayne US Military Academy at West Point Chinese For Tomorrow: A Computer-Based Approach to Teaching Chinese
焦晓晓 - Jiao Dela New York University
李克利 - Livaccari Christopher College of Staten Island High School for International Studies
马伯乐 - Marks Paul Brunswick School
邵秋霞 - Shao Qiuxia New York University
Panel 5 Strategies for Differences and Error Analyses Location: Room 202
Chair: 王晓薇 - Rupprecht Hsiao-wei    
Presenters Affiliations Topics
韩莲美 - Han Lay-Bee Ruby Ministry of Education, Singapore 新加坡小学四年级男女学生汉字偏误分析刍议
李晔 - Li Ye SUNY Suffolk County Community College 灵活而有效地教授水平参差不齐的班级
王晓薇 - Rupprecht Hsiao-wei Brandeis University Strategies for Encouraging Students to Become Self-Motivated Learners in Chinese
王崎 - Wang Qi Seton Hall University 谈中文教学方法在儿童和成人语言教学中的不同侧重
王韶龄 - Wang Shaoling (Victoria) University of Toronto Error Corrections in L2 and a Preliminary Examination on Error types in an L2 Mandarin Classroom

Coffee Break and Informal Discussions 2:45 – 3:15

Session Three 3:15 – 5:00

Panel 1: Teacher Training Location: WILLIAMSON THEATRE
Chair: 唐力行 - Tang Frank    
Presenters Affiliations Topics
戴从容 - Dai Congrong Fu Dan University / Wayne State University Non-verbal Communication in L2 Language Teacher Training
姬建国 - Ji Jianguo The City University of New York Reciprocity between Classroom Process and Pedagogical Competence: A Crucial Objective to Achieve for Chinese Language Teacher Training
何柔彬 - Harvey Robin New York University Professional Development for Chinese language teachers: Needs and Strategies
刘海咏 - Liu Haiyong Wayne State University Non-verbal Communication in L2 Language Teacher Training
唐力行 - Tang Frank New York University Professional Development for Chinese language teachers: Needs and Strategies
Panel 2 Teaching Chinese in Secondary Schools (2) Location: Recital Hall
Chair: 赵文萃 - Lo Pat    
Presenters Affiliations Topics
洪宇清 - Hong Yuqing NYC Department of Education Meeting the standardizied test requirements -- a discussion of the high school scope and sequence and instructional strategies
李玉芬 - Mehta Frances Yufen Lee Cornell University Meeting Chinese AP Curriculum Requirements -- Course Design and Materials Development
赵文萃 - Lo Pat Asian Languages Bilingual/ESL Technical Assistance Center Meeting the standardizied test requirements -- a discussion of the high school scope and sequence and instructional strategies
阮勇强 - Ruan Henry Lower East Side Preparatory High School
吴丹梅 - Wu Danmei Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
Panel 3 Teaching Chinese in Elementary Schools Location: Room 109
Chair: 林宛芊 - Fang Marisa Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District  
Presenters Affiliations Topics
黄麗娟 - Huang Lisa Port Jefferson School District Teaching Chinese in Elementary Schools
梁文芝 - Liang Wendy Beijing Chinese School Teaching Chinese in Elementary Schools
芮茵 - Rui Susan Rooselvelt School District Teaching Chinese in Elementary Schools
张剑萍 - Zhang Jianping Rooselvelt School District Teaching Chinese in Elementary Schools
宋颖 - Song Ying China Institute Using Picture Books in Teaching Chinese as the Second Language to Pre-school Aged Children
Panel 4 Multimedia and Technology Location: Lecture Hall
Chair: 张森权 - Zhang Sheri    
Presenters Affiliations Topics
Kramer Jun Yinghua Day School Integrating FLASH in Chinese Language Instructions
伍丹履 - Wu Dan Lu Beijing City International School Learning Chinese in an Electronic World
阎玲 - Yan Ling Columbia University AP背景学生与汉语多媒体教学 
张森权 - Zhang Sheri University of Ottawa Strategy and Syllabus in Teaching Chinese in a Multimedia Classroom
Panel 5 Theoretical and Practical Approaches Location: Room 202
Chair: 王海龙 - Wang Hailong    
Presenters Affiliations Topics
韩晔 Han Ye University of Florida Dong Bu Dong ? -- An Comprehension Check Question
焦晓晓 - Jiao Dela New York University Is It Necessary to Develop Grammar Learning Materials?
王海龙 - Wang Hailong Columbia University Chinese as Second Language Learning: from A “Survival Language” to A Humanistic Language
余天蕙 - Yu Tien-hui Seton Hall University Foreign Language Anxiety in the Classroom and A Case Study of Chinese Language Learners
尹君智 - Yin Kenneth. J. LaGuardia Community College College-Level Chinese Heritage Language Learners: The Question of Identification
Panel 6   Online Resources Location: Room 222
Chair: David Porter    
Presenter Affiliations Topics
郭信杰 - Cook Steve IQ Chinese

Motivating non-heritage learners with technology in the Chinese language classroom

David Porter University of Michigan Beyond the Textbook:  New Online Resources for Creating Custom Learning Modules for Intermediate and Advanced Students
赵丹 -  Zhao Dan Keystone National High School The challenges and opportunities of Online Chinese teaching
     
Closing Plenary: 5:00 - 5:15 Announcement of the board election result and the inauguration of the New President and Vice President of CLTA-GNY