What I learned from GMU STARTALK in 2008 and 2009 Jin Ji

1. What I learned from GMU STARTALK in 2008 and 2009 Jin Ji

2. Freeman Foundation and STARTALK GMU 2008 & 2009 • STARTALK 2008 Arabic and Chinese Summer Institute Program. Liven Up Teaching Arabic and Chinese through Multiple Intelligences. • STARTALK 2009 Arabic and Chinese Summer Institute Program. Interactive Approaches to Teaching Arabic and Chinese in U.S. Schools: Making the Transition. • Sponsored by George Mason University and Fairfax County Public Schools, June 2008 & June 2009.

3. STARTALK • Workshops • Materials • Lunch + Stipends

4. Cooperative Learning • Systematic • Practical • Problem Solving • Interactive with students • Motivating

5. Learning Reflection Teaching Discussion Impressions about STARTALK

6. Learning From Professionals • Multiple Intelligences • Learner-centered Instruction • Assessment • Technology and Lesson Plan Development • Brain Compatible Learning • Cooperative Learning Strategies

7. Learning From In-service Teachers • Chinese and Arabic language teaching in PK-12 settings. • Student-centered approach • Classroom management • Teaching demo

8. Learning From Discussion • Work in groups • Create hands-on interactive activities with partners • Blackboard Discussion

9. Learning By Doing • Afternoon practical teaching for student summer camp

13. Blackboard Online Discussion • Technology warm-up • Answer questions • Discussion • Give feedback • Reflection • Sharing

14. What I Learned Most In STARTALK ? To be an educator, I need to prepare myself to be a life-long learner!

15. Jin Ji Graduate School of Education College of Education and Human Development George Mason University Email:jijinchina@gmail.com