Week 5: Teacher Preparation for Globalized Context: Teacher Education in China and in Canada Part 1
Teacher Education in China and in Canada (Session 3A)
The study in the previous four weeks has helped you understand the cultural complexity inherent in globalization. This week focuses on how globalized contexts impact teacher education programs from East and West perspectives.
Read the articles in response to this week’s questions critically by reflecting on your own learning or teaching experience. We provide additional resources for those of you interested in expanding your knowledge of the Chinese language and culture and/or the English language and Canadian culture.
Readings
Assignments
Infographic Reading Summary or Reflective Summary
You can choose either summarize your reading visually and creatively on one page or write a reflective summary in 2-3 pages (12 Times New Roman, Double Space) based on the provided readings and/or learning resources.
Questions to Consider This Week:
1. Discuss the two programs: Global Educator Cohort Program and the Reciprocal Learning Program. How are they different from the dominant discourse of teacher education?
Resources for West- East Reciprocal Learning
- Ontario College of Teachers
- BBC Documentary: Are Our Kids Tough Enough Chinese School:
Language and Culture Learning Materials (English/Chinese)
For non-Chinese native speakers:
- Amazing China—Tree Climbing Lesson | CCTV
- Amazing China—The Tidal Bore of Qiantang River | CCTV
- Amazing China—The Unfrozen River | CCTV
For non-English native speakers:
- Worlds Collide | Canada: The Story of Us, Full Episode 2
