Jing Educators Award 2020: Chinese-Language Educators
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Following the 2020 Jingkids International School Expo (JISE) in October last year, which brought together more than 70 schools, daycares, and educational centers, we’d like to acknowledge the people who make those schools and institutions truly great. Many of Beijing’s esteemed international schools submitted their nominations for the Jing Educators Award 2020, celebrating those who dedicate themselves to education, create innovative learning experiences, and maintain outstanding environments for our kids to study in. In this #JingEdAwards series, we’ll share these committed individuals and why they were nominated.
The Chinese language is fascinating and complex, and it takes a great teacher to help students truly understand and engage with it. These teachers play a key role in the design, development, and teaching of Chinese curricula.
Name: Susie Zhang 张荔舒
Position: Chinese Teacher
School: ETU Education
Susie graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She completed
the course requirements of the Master of Arts program in Chinese
linguistics and language acquisition with distinction. Based on her
passion for education, she volunteered to teach in less developed areas
during college, and also joined an exchange program at the Hong Kong
Institute of Education. She became a teacher after she graduated. She
has taught IB Chinese and Cambridge English, during which she was
awarded “Distinguished Teacher” on several occasions. Susie joined ETU
School at its founding in 2016. She has been teaching Chinese and PBL in
Grade K and Grade 1 and is currently a homeroom Chinese teacher for
Grade 2. She also led routine teaching research in Grade 2 and is a
project coordinator for a Chinese research program. Susie cares about
each student and sees their potential and strong points. She always
provides effective personalized support for the many questions raised by
students or parents, helping every child to become a successful
learner.
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Name: Taurus Wu 武弈诗
Position: Chinese teacher
School: The Nord Anglia School (NAS) Beijing, Fangshan
Taurus
graduated from Beijing Language and Culture University majoring in
teaching Chinese as a second language. He has 10 years of Mandarin
teaching experience. Before joining NAS Beijing Fangshan, he worked in
Nord Anglia School-BSB Shunyi as head of the Chinese department. He
leads curriculum development and assessments and has organized many
successful events.
During the teaching process, he is patient and
meticulous, which gives children a great sense of security and creates a
good communication channel. Taurus is good at stimulating students’
interest in learning, in line with the belief that “Those who would like
to know are not as good as those who know, and those who are happy to
learn are not as good as who would like to learn.” He is good at leading
the children and is happy to open the door to the world of Chinese
language to all children.
Name: Xia Mingzhu 夏明珠
Position: Chinese Director
School: Beijing Yuecheng Courtyard Kindergarten
Dr.
Xia studied in the United States for several years and holds a master’s
degree in educational psychology from Miami University and a PhD in
child and family studies from the University of Tennessee. Since
returning to China, she has worked in several well-known early childhood
organizations as a PYP coordinator, associate director of a research
institution, and the director of an experimental kindergarten. She was
nominated for this award based on her consultative role in determining
the need for innovation and evaluating the impact of new innovations on
student learning, as well as her engagement with the school community
and other stakeholders in the educational design process.
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Images: courtesy of the schools
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