Journey to Beijing and Harbin, China

1. Journey to Beijing and Harbin, China November 3 to November 11, 2011 Dr. J. Hugh Dwyer, Executive Director The Central Intermediate Unit # 10 The “Go To” IU!

2. THE GREAT WALL Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in getting up every time we do. Confucius

3. The cautious seldom err. Confucius Journey to Beijing and Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China November 3 to November 11, 2011 2011 Chinese Bridge for American Schools The Central Intermediate Unit # 10

5. Ni hao… Hello, Welcome to my school.

6. If one learns but does not think, one will be bewildered. If one thinks but does not learn from others, one will be imperiled. Confucius Is it not a pleasure to learn something and put it into practice at due times? Confucius 2011 CHINESE BRIDGE for AMERICAN SCHOOLS

7. Meeting with Heilongjiang Province Principals. Harbin City

8. Expand world language opportunities for high school students. Offer AP Chinese Mandarin Course to your top students. Extend Chinese language study and cultural studies to elementary and middle school students. Offer student and teacher exchanges with sister Chinese schools. Make your community attractive to international businesses considering moving to Pennsylvania. Bloomberg cites English, Arabic and Mandarin as the three most used languages for international business. Strengthen your students’ assets and employment opportunities. Why Study Chinese Mandarin and Culture in American Schools?

9. High School Attached To Harbin Institute Of Technology High School Model United Nations Debate Debate Topic: Crisis –Korean supertanker highjacked by pirates. Debate Topic :

10. The College Board - Who has brought you AP Courses, The SAT and Other Educational Services. Hanban – Part of the Chinese Education Ministry. “Hanban is committed to providing Chinese language and culture teaching resources and services to the world…” Confucius Institute - “…a non-profit educational organization jointly established by China and other countries…” CIU # 10 Board of Directors – The “Go To” IU ! SPONSORS

11. High School Attached To Capital Normal University School Moto: Self-disciplined, Conscientious, Pragmatic, and Innovative! School Goals: First Class Nationwide; Well Known Worldwide Confucius

12. Confucius was a Chinese thinker and social philosopher whose teachings have deeply influenced Eastern thinking - especially Chinese thought and life. Confucian Philosophy emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. Confucius c.551 B.C. – c. 479 B.C.

13. Hanban and The Confucius Institute Headquarters in Beijing “share the same staff while holding two banners.” • Their Mission is… • Satisfying the global needs of people learning Chinese from different countries around the world; • Promoting the understanding of Chinese language and culture around the world; • Enhancing educational and cultural cooperation between China and other countries; • Developing friendly relationships with other nations; HANBAN/CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE MISSION

14. Harbin fourth grader making dumplings

15. 5. Promoting multicultural development in the world; and 6. Contributing to the establishment of a harmonious world as a whole. MISSION Study as if you were never to master it; as if in fear of losing it. Confucius

16. Young Pioneers Club - 4th Grade Artist, Panda, Foreigner Young Pioneers Club – Fourth Grader, Panda, Foreigner

17. Confucius Institutes and Classrooms • Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competitions • Chinese Bridge Delegation for Head-Teachers • Chinese Bridge Summer/Winter Camp for Foreign Students • The Program of Volunteer Teachers • Chinese Test Programs • Confucius Institute Scholarship Program • The Program of Three Tours (Performance Tour, Lecture Tour, Exhibition Tour) MAJOR PROGRAMS OF HANBAN/CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE

18. The Chinese Language and Culture Initiatives Chinese Bridge for American Schools Chinese Guest Teacher Program AP Chinese Summer Institutes Chinese Language and Culture Presentation Tours Confucius Institutes/Confucius Classroom Program National Chinese Language Conference College Board/Hanban Initiatives

19. Learn about the Chinese education system. • Establish a professional relationship with American Delegation members and College Board representatives. • Establish a professional relationship with Chinese educators. • Visit Chinese high schools and primary schools. • Speak with Chinese students. • Bring back teaching resources for CIU # 10 Schools. HUGH’S PROFESSIOAL GOALS

20. Primary School Mascot: The Ox

21. Visit and explore China and my seventh continent. Meet Chinese people. Learn about Chinese culture, history and every day life in China. Visit The Great Wall. HUGH’S PERSONAL GOALS Of a gentleman who is frivolous none stand in awe, nor can his learning be sound. Confucius You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. Dylan

22. Four Hundred Delegation members visited Beijing and seven provinces across China. Hugh was in the Heilongjiang Group # 1 with 32 Delegates. Heilongjiang Group # 1 went to Harbin in the northern Heilongjiang Province. Is it not a delight to have friend coming from afar? Confucius Heilongjiang Group # 1

23. Heilongjiang Group # 1 Harbin Airport 2011 Chinese Bridge for American Schools Delegation

24. Thirty–two Delegates from PA, NY, NYC, CT, PR, DC 1 ESA executive director 3 Assistant superintendents 1 Instructional coach 1 Director of technology 4 World language department chairs 1 Private school director 3 Elementary principals Heilongjiang Group # 1

25. 1 Chinese teacher 5 High school principals 2 College Board representatives 3 Assistant principals 1 Middle school principal 1 Early childhood director THE DELEGATES

26. November 3 to November 11, 2011 Day 1 Depart USA/Arrive in Beijing. Day 2 Tian’ an men Square, The Forbidden City, The Great Wall; Group Orientation/ Introduction to Regional Education by 7 Regional Representatives from Provinces. Day 3 Hanban/Confucius Headquarters; Lama Temple; Opening Meeting at Beijing Foreign Studies University –Welcome and Lecture on Chinese Education; Welcome Banquet and Student Performances. ITINERARY

27. Sojourner-Philosopher on the road to knowledge in a foreign land. To be fond of learning is near to wisdom. Confucius

28. Day 4 Fly to Harbin, Heilongjiang Province; Education Forum with 60 Chinese Principals from Across the Province; Welcome Banquet; Hugh Selected to Represent Heilongjiang Group # 1 to Make Introductory Speech. Day 5 Visit High School Attached to Harbin Normal University – Student Led Campus Tour; Observe and Participate in Model United Nations Session Day 6 Visit OuZhou Xin Cheng Primary School; Attend and Participate in After School Clubs; Visit St. Sophia Orthodox Church; Stalin Park and River Walk and Central Avenue Pedestrian Street. Day 7 Return to Beijing. Itinerary …continued

29. English Class

30. Day 8 Visit Beijing High School; Closing Meeting at Beijing Royal School with Breakout Session Related to Building Sustaining, Successful Chinese Language and Culture Programs; Province Visit Recap/ Reflection Speeches by Delegates (Hugh Represented Heilongjiang Province Group # 1 Delegation); Closing Remarks; Farewell Dinner Hosted by Hanban. Day 9 Visit Heavenly Temple; Depart for USA. Itinerary…continued

31. Goal Achieved!

32. The Central Intermediate Unit # 10 Dr.J.Hugh Dwyer Executive Director The Heavenly Temple

33. End of 2011 Chinese Bridge for American Schools Presentation Slide Show. Xiexie Thank You! Xiexie Thank You! Dr. J. Hugh Dwyer, Executive Director THE CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE UNIT # 10