Chinese Simplified Level 1 – LKBBD

Course Prerequisite

None

Description

This course provides opportunities for students to begin to develop and apply skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the language of study. Students will communicate and interact in structured activities, with a focus on matters of personal interest and familiar topics, and will read and write simple texts in the language. Throughout the course, students will acquire an understanding and appreciation of diverse communities in regions of the world where the language is spoken. They will also develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.

Course Info

Course Outline & Units

Unit Order

Unit Name

Suggested Time

Unit 1

Introduction to Chinese Language 

In this unit, students will gain a basic but important understanding of the Chinese language. What are the unique qualities of Chinese language? What is the difference between the two commonly used terms, “Mandarin” and “Chinese”? How to read Chinese phonetic system and learn to pronounce Chinese? What are the tones of Mandarin pronunciation? How to write Chinese characters? In this unit, a few sound files along with several online resources will help you build a solid foundation to start your learning. 

 

25 hours
Unit 2

Communicating

By the end of this unit, students will: 

  • understand vocabulary and language structures appropriate to the level 
  • demonstrate the ability of extract information from complex oral messages in various media, identify regional cultural differences in the language with different levels 
  • use standard pronunciation and intonation accurately and fluently, join group conversations using the language appropriate to the level such as in a debate 
  • give reasons and information to support points of views on various issues 
  • interact in situations drawn from real life 
25 hours
Unit 3

Short Stories

 By the end of this Unit, Students will: a-study different culture and food in various cities in China b. Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and elements of several short stories 

  • Analyze the texts and provide a clear understanding of the meaning and theme.
25 hours
Unit 4

Understanding Cultural and Society 

By the end of this unit, students will: 

  • Examine characteristics relating to Chinese customs and traditions 
  • Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in everyday situations through appropriate behavior and language 
  • Examine cultural content in Chinese-language resources 
  • In other sections, students will reflect on the characters–their thoughts, and feelings.
  • At the end of the play, students will write 800 words essay on one   of three topics and conclude with a Unit test.  
25 hours
Final Evaluation 30%

Culminating Assignment

Final Exam

8 hours

2 hours

Total 110 Hours
Learning Strategies

A wide variety of instructional strategies are used to provide learning opportunities to accommodate a variety of learning styles, interests and ability levels. These strategies include but are not limited to:

 

 

Strategies marked with “x” are used in the course. 

Direct Instruction (teacher-led) 

Class Activity (teacher facilitation) 
Direct Instruction (discussion possible)  Experiential learning (learn by doing) 

Class Discussion (teacher facilitated) 

Worksheets/Surveys 
Small Group Discussion  Individual or Group Research 

Partner Discussion/Conferencing 

Teacher modeling 
1:1 Conferencing Teacher & Student  Text-based modeling 

 

Teacher reading to class 

Use of Computers / Internet 
Silent individual reading  Use of video tape or audio materials 

Group based reading 

Role Playing 
Independent Work (teacher facilitation)  Presentations 

Group Work (teacher facilitation) 

Guest Speaker / Interviews / Questions   
Brainstorming  Field Trip 

 

 

Course FAQ
The course duration is 110 hours, delivered in an online school format. 
No, there is no prerequisite for this course
The course fee is based on the selected option of Online Instructor-Class Credit For detailed information and pricing, please check our website.
Assessment & Resources

Purpose  

The primary purpose of assessment is to improve student learning. Assessment relates directly to the expectations for the course. 

A variety of assessments for and as learning are conducted on a regular basis to allow ample opportunities for students to improve and ultimately demonstrate their full range of learning and for the teacher to gather information to provide feedback. Assessment tasks relate to the success criteria set out in lesson plans. Success criteria allow students to see what quality looks like. 

 

Evaluation is the process of judging the quality of student work in relation to the achievement chart categories and criteria and assigning a percentage grade to represent that quality. Evaluation is based on gathering evidence of student achievement through: 

  • Products
  • Observations
  • Conversations

 

Assessment for Learning – we provide feedback and coaching. Assessment FOR Learning is the process of seeking and interpreting evidence for the use of learners and their teachers to decide where the learners are in their learning, where they need to go, and how best to go there. 

 

Assessment as Learning – we help students monitor progress, set goals, reflect on their learning 

Assessment AS Learning is the process of the explicit fostering of students’ capacity over time to be their own best assessors, but teachers need to start by presenting and modeling external, structured opportunities for students to assess themselves. 

Assessment of Learning – we use assessments to provide evaluative statements about student achievement. Assessment OF Learning is the assessment that becomes public and results in statements of symbols 

(marks/grades/levels of achievement) about how well students are learning. It often contributes to pivotal decisions that will affect students’ future. 

ASSESSMENT TOOLS 

Assessment Tools 

Assessment tools marked with “x” are used in the course. 

Marking schemes  Rubrics 

Anecdotal comments 

Checklists 
Rating Scales     

 

 Assessment Strategies 

Assessment for Learning 

Assessment as Learning  Assessment of Learning 
Quizzes    Journal/Reflections  Tests 

X 

Tests 

  Exit and Entrance Cards    Presentations 
Presentations    KWL Chart    Journals 

 

Journals 

Self/Peer assessment  Essays 
Essays    Logs    Models 

 

Models 

      Projects 
Projects      Demonstrations 

 

Demonstrations 

      Conferencing   
Conferencing      Questioning 

X 

Questioning 

      Independent Study Assignment 
Independent Study Assignment      Art Exhibits 

X 

Art Exhibits 

      Researching   
Researching      Reading Aloud 

 

Reading Aloud 

      Problem Solving (process focused)   
Problem Solving (process focused)      Debates 

Debates 

      Work Sheets   
Work Sheets      Role Playing 

 

Role Playing 

      Direct Instruction   
Direct Instruction       

 

 Resources 

  • Growing Success: Assessment Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools, First Edition Covering Grades 1-12 
  • http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growSuccess.pdf 
  • Textbook of Literature and Language – People’s Education Press ( P.R.China Ministry of Education Press) Textbook of Practical Audio – Visual Chinese (Cheng Chung Press ROC) 
  • Chinese Newspaper, Central China TV Programs 
  • Internet Sources: FT Chinese, Qingtao, Mingbao, Yahoo China, Baike Baidu Teacher’s handouts, notes,etc. 
  • Materials on School MLS System. 
Course Final Grade & Report Card

Grading  

  • The final grade is based on performance in 3 areas: products, observations, conversations.
  • 70% of the grade is based on evaluations conducted throughout the course.
  • 30% is based on a final evaluation.

Weighting of categories 

Knowledge/Understanding  Thinking/Inquiry  Communication  Application 
25%  25%  25%  25% 
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Course Grade

Grade 10

Course Code

LKBBD

Course Category

International Language

Course Type

Academic

Course Delivery

Online

Course Duration

110h

Course Credit

1.00
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