College Park Elementary Third grade (and 2/3 combo) Back to School Night

Presenter:

Ms. Chau aka Zhou Laoshi

Agenda

6:30~7:05

General information for homeroom

Mandarin instruction

Math instruction at homeroom period

7:10~7:30

Mandarin / English 2nd rotation

Daily Schedule:

First Period 8:13~10:15: Mandarin Instruction

Second Period 10:35~12:35: English Instruction

Homeroom Period 1:25~2:45: Math and

enrichment classes

About Ms. Chau

Born in Taiwan, immigrated to USA in 1996

California multiple subjects credential, BCLAD Mandarin

Past experience:

Middle/High school Mandarin teacher: Tamalpais high

school, Highland Christian school

Charter school teacher: Ocean Glove, FAME

Elementary school Mandarin Immersion teacher: Starr King

Present:

College Park 3rd grade Mandarin immersion teacher

Stanford University World Language Project--Instructor

Mandarin immersion consultant, curriculum writer, coach, trainer

and conference presenter

Ms. Chau Teaching philosophy

each child is an unique individual who needs a

secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere

grow and mature emotionally, intellectually,

physically, and socially

providing an environment that is safe, supports

risk-taking, and invites a sharing of ideas

Three elements 1. the teacher acting as a guide,

2. allowing the child’s natural curiosity to direct his/her learning

3. promoting respect for all things and all people

Rigor

Rigor

Ms. Chau, Mandarin

Ms. Hemp, English

Rigor

Ms. Chau, Mandarin

Ms. Hemp, English

Family Handbook General Information

College Park Behavior Expectations

Volunteers

School-wide programs

Homework, Planning, and Organization

Grade Level Content Standards:

www.cde.ca.gov

Conferences and Report Cards

Behavior Management

Family Handbook Mandarin / Math

Mandarin Curriculum

Mandarin/Math homework police

Strategies and Tips for Homework support

Mandarin Homework translation

Trimester 1 Characters List

No homework pass

Mandarin Curriculum

Thematic Unit Approach Intergraded multiple academic disciplines into

one unit study

Project based learning

Aligned with California Content Standards

ACTFL Standards: Language Proficiency Guideline

Third Grade Chinese Language Art: Reading: reading comprehension, expository

text, fluency

Writing: journal, letter, narrative/descriptive writing

Speaking: formal presentation

Mandarin Curriculum

Third Grade Themes

Second Grade Themes

Theme 1 Theme 2 Theme 3 Theme 4 Theme 5 Theme 6

My Personal Profile

Geography

and

Universe

Citizenship/ Social Relationships

Heroes and Famous People

Structures

Changes

Theme

1

Theme

2

Theme

3

Theme

4

Theme

5

Theme

6

Theme

7

All About School

Parts of Our Day

Places to Go

Countries & Languages; Holidays & Traditions

Describing People & Objects

Living Things

Shopping

Math Curriculum Mathematical Thinking

Problem Solving

The Problem Solver curriculum used in GATE classes at College Park

Creative Problem Solving in School Mathematics curriculum used by MATH OLYMPIAD

Logical thinking exercises (abstract concepts and number theory)

Singapore Math

Critical Thinking Press

Spatial Awareness (including geometry and measurement)

Arithmetic Processing Basic skills and operations

Accuracy and precision with increasing time efficiency

Ms. Chau Website

URL: http://my-

ecoach.com/project.php?id=15391

Passcode: CPMI3G

Volunteer sign-up

Room Parent / PTA Room Rep

Art In Action

Computer Assistant

Administrative Tasks

Scholastic Book Orders

Homework folder

Field Trip chaperons

Q & A