By Meng Fanrong

 

URUMQI, Aug 30 (China Economic Net) - An event marking the conclusion of the 2024 Online Summer Camp for Training Local Chinese Teachers in Pakistan was held on Monday. The four-day program from August 23 to 26 was hosted by Xinjiang Agricultural University (XAU), and jointly organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (CIUAF) and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Education International Exchange Association.

 

 

Gathering 37 local Chinese teachers and international Chinese language enthusiasts from 7 universities along with five Confucius Institutes and two Confucius Classrooms across Pakistan, the summer camp aims to bolster the skills and expertise of its participants and ensure a robust and competent teaching force in the country.

 

Professors and experts from Chinese academic institutions, including Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Hebei University, Zhejiang Normal University and XAU, alongside Confucius Institute teachers dispatched by their respective institutes, lent their invaluable knowledge and experience to the training sessions.

 

Structured into two modules, the summer camp offered a comprehensive curriculum tailored to the needs of its participants. The first module, centered on “International Chinese Education Theory and Practice,” comprised of five lectures that delved into the intricacies of technology-assisted Chinese language teaching, syllabus development, grammatical case studies, vocabulary instruction strategies, and professional planning for local Chinese teachers.

 

The second module, titled “Chinese Culture Video Sharing and Hands-on Experiences,” featured three interactive workshops that immersed participants in the vibrant world of Chinese culture. These workshops included hands-on experiences with paper cutting, calligraphy, and an introduction to Peking Opera, providing participants with a unique opportunity to appreciate and engage with various aspects of Chinese culture.