The ACAMIS Chinese Conference aims to bring together educators from across China and Mongolia to share best practices and information in the latest advancements in teaching Chinese with great ideas that can be implemented directly in each specific local context. The Conference provides an opportunity for Chinese teachers to share their expertise in the following areas:
- Effective teaching strategies and methods
- Curriculum design and implementation
- Assessment for learning
- Integrating Chinese language and culture into the curriculum, and
- Educational theories and pedagogies that are related to Chinese teaching and learning.
Host School for 2020 Chinese Conference
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Howard Stribbell was the Head of School at The International School of Macao (TIS) and the School Supervisor at the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CISP). He led the growth of TIS from 300 students to over 1300 students. He is the founder of the Canadian Overseas Schools Association and Warrior Foundation, a non profit foundation that works with at risk youth. Howard graduated from the University of Lethbridge with a BA (Honours), B. Ed. (Honours) and M. Ed in Educational Leadership. He has presented at numerous conferences on topics involving technology, teacher recruitment and social media.
Tanya Thiessen has a Bachelor’s of Education and a Masters in Educational Psychology both from the University of Alberta. Growing up Tanya lived in a small French town, where she learned to speak both official languages of Canada (French and English). Tanya has been a school administrator for the past 8 years and have been working in education for the past 13 years. Tanya believes she has the best job in the world. It is an honor to watch students learn and grow from her professional and phenomenal group of teachers. She feels very proud to be the principal of CISGZ.
CLTN Planning Committee
Chinese Language Teachers Network (CLTN) Planning Committee was developed to plan the theme and content for the conference, and select keynote speakers who can provide appropriate content for our teachers.
- Isabel Xu - Yew Chung International School of Shanghai in Puxi
- Bella Zhang - Nanjing International School
- John Zheng - British School of Beijing, Shunyi
- Emily Liao - Canadian International School of Guangzhou
- Peter Guo - Keystone Academy
Isabel Xu - Yew Chung International School of Shanghai in Puxi
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Xu Leng Ji (Isabel) is a Co-Principal of Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS), Puxi (which includes three campuses: Ronghua Campus (ECE and Primary), Hongqiao Campus (ECE and Primary), and Gubei Campus (Secondary). Isabel holds bachelor’s degrees in Chinese Language and Literature and Law from East China Normal University and East China University of Political Science and Law respectively. Isabel is also an IB examiner for Chinese B. Prior to joining YCIS, she worked in key public schools in the UK and Shanghai.
Bella Zhang - Nanjing International School
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John Zheng - British School of Beijing, Shunyi
Emily Liao - Canadian International School of Guangzhou
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Peter Guo - Keystone Academy
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2019 Chinese Conference Programme
Guidebook
If you have difficulty downloading the Guidebook app, please use the web version via this link:
https://guidebook.com/guide/146707/
Download PDF version of the Conference Schedule (subject to last-minute changes).
Keynote Speakers, Workshop & Peer Presenters
Job-Alike Open Space
Hands-on Job-alike Open Space is a new initiative by the planning committee to provide direct sharing and hand-on experience for the participants. In light of this year's conference theme, we would like to add the "fun" element in this job-alike session.
This 45-minute job-alike session will be held during lunch time. During the two-day conference, participants will be divided into two groups - when one group is having lunch, the other group will attend this job-alike session. After the session is completed, the two groups will switch.
This is an interactive session where peer presenters will engage participants in fun hands-on activities with their peers.
Come join us for some real fun!
Host school
Established in 1993 as Shanghai’s first independent international school, Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS) has grown exponentially over the years, opening a fifth campus in February 2018.
Our five campuses, which are located in prime areas in both Puxi and Pudong, collectively cater for Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary students, ages 2 to 18. As a school for the children of international families, our students come from over 50 countries and regions and are educated by world-class teachers from more than 20 countries. Our international curriculum helps to develop individuals with multicultural perspectives.
YCIS Shanghai is a fully-accredited school, recognised by:
- The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
- The Council of International Schools (CIS)
Our Secondary Schools are authorised as accredited Cambridge Assessment Examinations Centres for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), and are International Baccalaureate World Schools, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). We are proud to offer these world-class programmes as part of our international curriculum.
Additionally, YCIS is a member of the Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS) and of the East Asia Regional Conference of Overseas Schools (EARCOS).
At the root of our school’s philosophy is the blend of two major cultures, of the East and the West. We believe in the benefits of becoming competently bilingual and believe that the real essence of a culture must not just be understood, but truly valued. To cultivate this cultural experience for our students, our campuses are led jointly by two Co-Principals, one international and one Chinese. They represent the union of the East and West, working closely as partners to oversee their campuses.
We are delighted to host the ACAMIS Chinese Conference from June 29-30 at our brand new Ronghua Campus, located at 59 West Ronghua Road near South Shuicheng Road, in the Gubei New Area of Shanghai.
