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Starting and Expanding Chinese Language and Culture Programs. April 10, 2007 Hawaii State Department of Education. The Vision of a Hawaii high school graduate.
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Starting and Expanding Chinese Language and Culture Programs April 10, 2007 Hawaii State Department of Education
The Vision of a Hawaii high school graduate “The vision of a Hawaii high school graduate is that all public school graduates will possess the attitudes, knowledge and skills necessary to contribute positively and compete in a global society…”
Hawaii Content and Performance Standards III • Essential content and skills for all students • World Languages is one of the nine content areas
K-12 Chinese Language and Culture Program Implementation Plan Elementary (K-5) Video-based program Middle School (6-8) Exploratory wheel curriculum High School E School courses (on-line)
Growth • Four thirteen schools • China Bridge for American Schools • Global Village
Other Resources • Chinese Language Program Resource Handbook • "Say It In Chinese” video series • Global student email accounts
Collaboration • University of Hawaii • Chinese Language Education Association of Hawaii • Confucius Institute at the University of Hawaii Manoa
Result All public school graduates will be prepared for success in the 21st century.