In order to teach Chinese in elementary and secondary public schools in the U.S., teachers must be certified by their State. Unlike China where Teaching...

[caption id="attachment_3922" align="aligncenter" width="533"] Chinese idiom ru yu de shui[/caption] How is everyone's summer so far? I hope you are having a relaxing time. 如鱼得水（rú...

Reflection and cooperation are important qualities that enable teachers to identify their problems of teaching and improving their teaching practices in the classroom. As a...

As more and more Chinese teachers become homeroom teachers, our responsibility has shifted from just teaching the language to cultivating a well-rounded student in a second...

As the number of U.S. middle and high school Chinese programs increase, the need for more qualified Chinese teachers with solid knowledge and certification has...

Summer is full of happiness and delight for everyone. In China, drums of all shapes and sizes are used to celebrate joyous occasions. The Chinese...

In education today, the terms "student-centered instruction", "student-centeredness", and "student-centered classroom" are buzz words that are synonymous with best practices instruction.  Research suggests that a...

Siqi Guo is currently a 3rd grade Chinese immersion teacher for Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School and our newest guest blogger. We are excited...

One of the benefits of homeschooling is that we have the flexibility to travel frequently.  The kids and I enjoy keeping a journal or scrapbook...