International Chinese Early Childhood Teacher Training Programme

Empowering International Chinese Language Educators for a Global Future

Introduction

The International Chinese Early Childhood Teacher Training Program is developed by experts in Chinese language instruction and early childhood education, reflecting the latest standards in teaching Chinese to young learners.

It is a collaboration between Chinese Testing International, Beijing and Crestar Education Group’s subsidiary KLC International Institute, Singapore.

Its goal is to provide all Chinese language teachers with the proficiency standards necessary to help our young learners with Chinese language acquisition and development.

KLC International Institute,
Singapore

KLC International Institute (KLCII) is a private educational institution in Singapore with over 35 years of experience in early childhood teacher training. To date, we have trained more than 30,000 new early childhood educators in Singapore and the surrounding region.

Since 1995, KLCII has also been a longstanding academic partner of Beijing Normal University, China, focusing on Chinese early childhood education. Additionally, KLCII has conducted an International Chinese early childhood education research project, approved by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation.

KLCII plays a crucial role in international early childhood education in the region, having organized numerous conferences on International Chinese language education.

Chinese Testing International,
China

Chinese Testing International Co., Ltd. (CTI) is a professional international Chinese education and examination service company.

It is commitment to provide the international Chinese education , examination study design, technology and research and HSK test implementation. Its aim is to meet the global demand for Chinese language learners and Chinese education institutions.

CTI has set up 1,208 test centers in 155 countries (regions), serving more than 30 million Chinese learners worldwide.

Programme Overview

Curriculum

2-parts teacher training curriculum that focuses on Chinese Language and Early Childhood education.

Duration

45 contact hours including assessment delivered over a period up to 2 months.

Target Audience

All Chinese language educators, language enrichment teachers and those keen to enter the early childhood teaching sector.

Delivery methods

Programme will be delivered synchronously online. Hybrid mode is available in certain countries.

Certification

Certificate is awarded by both Chinese Testing International (China) and KLC International Institute (Singapore).

The Experts

Dr Chen Shi

Dr Chen Shi  has more than 20 years of Chinese teacher training experience and has served as a standing secretary of Zhuhai Family Education Association and secretary of GuangDong Preschool Education Professional Association. She is also a member of the China Preschool Education Research Association and an executive committee member of the Singapore Association for Early Childhood Educators (AECES).
An expert in early childhood Chinese language education, Dr Chen Shi has contributed several influential articles in several publications in China.

Ling Jian

Mr. Ling Jian is a registered International examiner for the Putonghua Shuiping Ceshi certification programme, official Standard Chinese proficiency test in China. He holds a Master of Education Administration degree from National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
He is a senior curriculum developer and Chinese language training instructor Mr. Ling had spent more than 10 years in teaching and in education administration management at various China universities.

Hou Jing

Hou Jing, holds master degrees of both Early Childhood Education and Computer Science, has over a decade of experience training Chinese early childhood teachers. In the recent years, she was often honorably invited by Singapore Early Childhood Development Agency, National Library Board and MediaCorp as speaker and workshop presenter for Early Childhood Education Conferences to share her insights on teaching Chinese in an early childhood setting.

Course Synopsis

The International Chinese Early Childhood Teacher Training Program is established based on research into professional skills standards for teaching Chinese language to younger learners.

This programme is designed to equip educators with a comprehensive understanding of both early childhood care and Chinese language education. This will enhance their ability to teach Chinese effectively in an international early childhood education context.

Its goal is to enable educators to deliver the highest standards of Chinese language instruction to young children in their early years.

Learning Outcome

Professional Knowledge and Skill Enhancement

Enhance Chinese language teaching skills and intercultural communication abilities through a blend of theory and practice. Strengthening skills in early childhood education curriculum design and environmental setup.

Practice and Teaching Strategies

Develop teachers' capabilities in classroom management and teaching methods. Enhance multicultural Chinese language teaching and early developmental needs.

Career Development and Community Interaction

Establish close collaboration with families and communities to better support child's learning development. Bolster teachers' professional confidence and competitiveness  through continual development.

Programme Structure

  1. Module 1: 中文知识及跨文化交际与合作
    Knowledge on Chinese language, intercultural communication and collaboration
  2. Module 2: 学前中文教学活动的设计与实施
    Design and implementation of early childhood Chinese learning activities

    1. Module 2.1: 教学活动与环境设计
      Design of teaching activities and learning environment
    2. Module 2.2: 课堂教学组织与演练
      Classroom management and teaching practice
  3. Module 3: 家园社区合作与专业发展
    Home-School Community partnerships and professional development
  4. Module 4: 模拟教学
    Teaching simulations
  5. Total: 45 Hours

Intended audience

This programme is specially designed for:

  1. International Chinese early childhood practitioner.
  2. Chinese language educator at an International school or any educational setting (ie. Enrichment centre).
  3. Parent of young children who are interested to support their child to learn Chinese language.
  4. Individuals who are interested in acquiring knowledge on International Chinese early childhood education.

Language requirements

For Non-Chinese native speaking teachers, this teacher training programme requires a minimum Chinese language proficiency of HSK 6 or equivalent.

Application process

Registration

Register online via www.XXXXX.edu.sg

Payment

Make online
payment of SGD688

Training

Receive access to
synchronous online
training schedules

Certification

Complete
programme and
receive certification

Thank you

Please send all enquiries to:
[email protected]