PPLI Annual Report 2022 - Flipbook - Page 45
Development of Chinese Language and
Culture Learning Opportunities
1,890 students
25 schools
7 Saturday Classes
Action 2.A.6
6 teachers
Overview:
The development of Chinese learning opportunities in Ireland requires the collaboration and efforts of all
educators and stakeholders in the field. For PPLI, 2022 was another year of establishing new links and
reconnecting with others. As a result of collaboration, PPLI has successfully moved forward a number of
developments in relation to the implementation of the subject, the initial and continuous development of
Chinese teachers and the support for schools and students.
Main Aims:
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Ensure the quality of Chinese language provision in schools
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Provide CPD and professional support for in-service teachers and teacher trainees
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Progress the establishment of Initial Teacher Education programmes to qualify Chinese teachers
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Support students and parents in relation to queries and resources relating to the Chinese curriculum
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Engage with Chinese language educators and researchers at all levels
Activity:
Chinese language provision
During 2022, PPLI Chinese teachers delivered a range of Chinese language and culture programmes to 293
students in Junior Cycle, 1,487 students in Transition Year and 110 Leaving Certificate students in schools and
Saturday classes. The pilot for an online Leaving Certificate Chinese course has been successful. The
experiences and knowledge accumulated will be reviewed and applied to the rollout of more languages in
autumn 2023.
Support for Chinese teachers
PPLI employed six peripatetic teachers to support the implementation of the Chinese programmes in
schools. A support system was put in place with CPD sessions, school visits, classroom observation and
reflection, mentoring sessions and regular meetings to ensure the quality of provision as well as the wellbeing of teachers.
The Chinese teacher community group on Facebook has increased its membership to 109 teachers,
researchers and teacher candidates in Ireland. PPLI has been managing the group, dealing with queries from
teachers and providing updates on key information in the areas of curriculum, examinations and professional
development.
Engagement with stakeholders
PPLI conducted research and compiled four reports in relation to the needs, rationale, prospects and a
proposal for establishing initial teacher education to qualify post-primary Chinese teachers in Ireland. The
results of these reports were communicated with key stakeholders to inform the next stage of development.
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