Urumqi, 31 August 2024 (TDI): The 2024 Online Summer Camp for Training Local Chinese Teachers in Pakistan successfully concluded on Friday, following a comprehensive four-day programme aimed at enhancing the skills and capabilities of local educators.
The event, held from August 23-26, was hosted by Xinjiang Agricultural University (XAU) and co-organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (CIUAF), in collaboration with the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Education International Exchange Association.
The summer camp brought together 37 local Chinese teachers and international language enthusiasts from seven universities, five Confucius Institutes, and two Confucius Classrooms across Pakistan.
The primary goal was to strengthen the teaching competencies of participants, contributing to a more proficient teaching workforce in the country.
Professors and experts from leading Chinese academic institutions, including Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Hebei University, Zhejiang Normal University, and XAU, enriched the training sessions with their expertise.
Teachers from various Confucius Institutes also shared their knowledge and experience, making significant contributions to the programme.
The camp’s curriculum was divided into two focused modules to cater to the specific needs of participants.
The first module, titled “International Chinese Education Theory and Practice,” featured five lectures on diverse topics such as technology-assisted Chinese language teaching, syllabus development, grammatical case studies, vocabulary instruction strategies, and professional planning for local Chinese teachers.
The second module, “Chinese Culture Video Sharing and Hands-on Experiences,” had 3 interactive workshops aimed at immersing participants in Chinese culture.
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Activities included traditional paper cutting, calligraphy, and an introduction to Peking Opera, providing unique opportunities for participants to engage with and appreciate various aspects of Chinese heritage.
This successful initiative highlights the deepening educational cooperation between Pakistan and China and is poised to further advance Chinese language education in Pakistan.
