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Chinese Language and Culture
The program will focus on learning Chinese language: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. A wide variety of different learning approaches will be used in order to meet the needs of children with different learning styles. Some of the different approaches that will be used include textbooks, writing practice sheets, workbooks, pictures, flashcards, CD’s/DVD’s, and the internet. In class children will engage in basic language acquisition practices as well as plays, songs, instrumental music, games, art, and calligraphy.
Teaching Philosophy
The most important issue in education today is balancing intellectual development (IQ) with social/emotional development (EQ). With such a balance, children are able to develop the best insight into themselves and the world, to exercise the best judgment in making decisions, and to act upon knowledge and wisdom in the most effective ways.
One of the best ways to balance a child’s education is to give that child the opportunity to learn both basic types of language—phonetic (such as English) and ideographic (such as Chinese). This process also helps the brain to develop in the most effective way.
Ms. Yulu uses the best teaching practices for promoting positive child development as well as a positive learning environment. Her relationships with children are marked by trust, respect, and mutual interest in the learning process. An individualized approach for each child is utilized, as well as intimate connection and clear communication. It is important for children to feel happy when they are learning and to feel confident in their ability to learn. Ms. Yulu has experience teaching Chinese language (Mandarin), culture, calligraphy, dance, music, art, science, social studies, math, and physical education.
• Grades: K‐5 • Wednesdays • 3:35–4:30 pm • Starts 1/6/10 • $120/12 weeks • Fang Yuan
Contact: Yulu Yuan • angelayuan6666@hotmail.com
Instructor: Yulu Yuan was born in Nanjing, China. She attended Nanjing Preschool Education Normal School, where she received a Teaching Certificate. She then attended Guangzhou Normal University, where she received an Advanced Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education. She started her career in education in Nanjing, China, teaching Chinese language, science, math, social studies, art, music, dance, and gym. She then went on to teach in Shenzhen, China, where she managed 3 Classrooms, supervised nine other teachers, taught a full curriculum including English language to preschool and kindergarten students, and supervised all educational research. She has also acquired additional training in Reggio’s Childhood Education Model, Engaging Children’s Minds: The Project Approach, Drawing Instruction, English Language Instruction, and Active Learning. Throughout her career she has received numerous awards, including Perfect Teacher Award from the Shenzhen Municipal Government, Highest Teacher Qualification Award from the Shenzhen Department of Education, Advanced Teacher Award from the Shenzhen Department of Education, and 1st Place in the Teacher’s Piano Competition from the Shenzhen Experiential Education group. Yulu Yuan has a true passion for educating children and for advancing the field of education. She lives in Arvada with her husband, who also works in mental health, and their 12-year-old daughter, who plays classical piano.