Teaching Canadian Children Chinese: Programs, Principles and Practices

The UBC Centre for Research in Chinese Language and Literacy Education (CRCLLE), in collaboration with the Vancouver School Board, is sponsoring the follow day-long symposium:
“Teaching Canadian Children Chinese: Programs, Principles and Practices”
Friday, April 20, 2012 (9 am – 4 pm, including complimentary lunch)

Venue:
UBC Digital Literacy Centre (click here for more info)
Ponderosa F, 105

Confirmed speakers include:
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Dr. Myriam Met (University of Maryland)-expert in bilingual k-12 programs and pedagogy
Dr. Keiko Koda (Carnegie Mellon University)-expert in bilingual/biliterate reading research and practice
UBC SPEAKERS/DISCUSSANTS
Dr. Monique Bournot-Trites
Dr. Patsy Duff
Dr. Ryuko Kubota
Dr. Duanduan Li

A detailed schedule with titles of talks will be posted by the end of March.
All are welcome to attend. Although encouraged to do so, participants do not need to attend the entire day if they have other commitments.

For more information, contact Patsy Duff (patricia.duff@ubc.ca).

Date: 
Fri, 04/20/2012 (All day)

The Aesthetics of Children’s Everyday Literacies

The Institute for Early Childhood Education & Research (IECER)
in collaboration with
The Department of Language and Literacy (LLED)
Present a pre-AERA Conference Event
The Aesthetics of Children’s Everyday Literacies
Dr. Kate Pahl,
University of Sheffield, England
April 12, 2012; 1:00-3:30

Dr. Pahl will address findings from a two year ethnographic study on children’s home literacy practices, specifically their writing practices
UBC Botanical Garden (Reception Hall)
6804 Southwest Marine Dr.
Vancouver, BC
Free and Open to the public!
 
Lunch will be provided between 12:00-1:00
RSVP:http://tinyurl.com/KatePahl
For more information contact:  Iris.berger@ubc.ca
 
Date: Thu, 04/12/2012 – 13:00 – 15:30

Faculty of Education

Programs

Applying to study in LLED

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