July 4 – August 12, 2011

The Confucius Institute at China Institute (CI@CI),  created in 2006 by China Institute in partnership with East China Normal University (ECNU),  is a leading provider of pedagogy and methodology training in teaching Mandarin Chinese.  CI@CI’s Mandarin for Future Mandarin Teachers (MFMT) program is designed to meet the needs of pre-service or in-service teachers who are interested in teaching Mandarin Chinese in the United States, particularly in pK-12 schools, and who are proficient in both spoken and written Mandarin and English.  The MFMT program offers:

• A scholarship-subsidized six-week summer professional development program based in Shanghai, China, designed in reference to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) certification requirements, with graduate-level credits offered by ECNU;
• A series of New York City-based workshops throughout the academic year on critical topics of pedagogy or methodology;
• A dynamic community of pK-12 educators who share best practices, ideas, and resources via www.China360online.org, an online community for educators interested in a multi-disciplinary approach to China and the Chinese language and culture.

During summer 2011, MFMT will offer 4 courses (3 credits each) in Chinese phonology, script, grammar, and classical literature. All courses will be taught by distinguished ECNU professors who are leading scholars in their fields of specialization.

Early-bird registration: February 8 ~ March 7, 2011

Application deadline ~ April 15, 2011

For more information please contact confucius@chinainstitute.org or call 212.744.8181, ext. 115.