Chinese Language Teachers' Section

Professional Development | Resources | Links | Mailing List

The Confucius Institute is working with schools and teachers of Chinese in South Australia to develop and provide educational programs, professional development and teaching resources.

In particular, the Confucius Institute is cooperating with the South Australian Department of Education and Children's Services (DECS), Catholic Education South Australia, the Chinese Language Teachers' Association of South Australia (CLTASA) and the Chinese Language Curriculum Studies Association (CLCSA) to support the teaching and learning of the Chinese language in Schools.

Iinformation about events and professional development opportunities for schools and teachers will be posted on these pages and circulated via the Confucius Institute Chinese teachers mailing list.

Confucius Institute Chinese Teachers Mailing List

The best way for teachers to keep up with what the Confucius Institute is doing with and for teachers and schools in South Australia is to join our Chinese teachers mailing list.

The mailing list gives you all the latest information about the Confucius Institute's professional development opportunities, teaching resources and other China-related activities your school might like to be involved in.

Joining is simple, just click here and follow the instructions!

Useful Links

Centre for Asian Studies
Discover the Chinese Language and Cultural Studies programs offered at the University of Adelaide.

Chinese Studies Resource Guide
Research and Resource Guide to China including information on Language Resources available online and in the University of Adelaide Library.

Chinese Language Teachers Association of South Australia (CLTASA)
GPO Box 179 Adelaide 5001
email: CLTASA@chariot.net.au

Journal of the Chinese Language Teachers' Association (Zhongguo yu wen jiao shi xue hui xue bao)
Available from the Barr Smith Library.

Spoken language strategies
For Lecturers from non-English speaking backgrounds. The Centre for Learning and Professional Development (CLPD) provides a course for lecturers from language backgrounds other than English, who may have concerns, or have had feedback, that their spoken English is difficult for students to understand. CLPD also provides courses for Academic staff who are new to teaching at University level.

Professional and Continuing Education
PCE offers students, staff and the community education in Chinese language and culture at beginners, intermmediate and advanced levels. Introductory, Intensive and Full-year programs are available.