Preparing Chinese language teachers for American schools

Chinese language courses have become a lot more popular in North Carolina. The supply of instructors, however, isn’t keeping up with this demand. The Asia Society has released “Meeting the Challenge: Preparing Chinese Language Teachers for American Schools,” a report on addressing the growing call for Chinese language instruction in the U.S.

The report discusses recommendations for states, schools, and universities who wish to bolster the number and effectiveness of Chinese language teachers in America. In discussing what is currently being done, “Meeting the Challenge” also mentions LEARN NC’s work in developing the North Carolina Virtual Public School’s Mandarin online courses and digital textbooks.