The Outdoor Mandarin Classroom

Shaz Lawrence is an experienced  teacher trainer and consultant. She has a Bachelor of Education, (University of Adelaide, Australia) Masters in Linguistics (University of Adelaide, Australia) and Montessori Certificate (Australian Center of Montessori Studies) and Language degrees from Beijing University, Nanjing University (China) and National Taiwan Normal University (Taiwan). She is also an artist who has had her artwork featured at a number of gallery art shows in San Francisco. Her artwork is also featured at Saatchi online website and is the founder of 'Art in the Park' - fun art sessions for kids in Queens, New York City.She currently provides training and is a consultant to schools in the US, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, China, Australia and Hong Kong.  She has been a speaker at Chinese teacher conferences in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Shanghai, Adelaide, San Francisco, New York, Dublin, and Malaysia.W﻿ebinars and in-person workshops/conferences provided by Shaz are innovative and focus on the use of PBL and Inquiry-based learning to engage students in the language learning process. She also has experience and advanced skills in technology and has been a Technology trainer and  Tech. Coordinator for many years.

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Discover how the environment can be the starting point for learning Mandarin in all grade levels

Mandarin Teachers Institute Webinars

Mandarin Teachers Institute is a community of Mandarin teachers who provide engaging webinars, mentoring and supportto advance the teaching and learning of Chinese worldwide.
Website: www.mandarinteachersinstitute.com

The Outdoor Mandarin Classroom – Nature-Based Language LearningWhat if your best Mandarin classroom didn't have four walls? Discover how parks, school gardens, playgrounds, and outdoor spaces can become rich environments for authentic language acquisition. Rather than bringing worksheets outside, learn how to use nature itself as the curriculum. Children observe, collect, build, investigate, and wonder while acquiring Mandarin through meaningful experiences.This webinar explores practical outdoor activities that develop vocabulary, encourage conversation, spark curiosity, and foster a deeper connection with both.language and the natural world. You'll leave with ideas for every season, strategies for managing outdoor learning, and inspiration to create memorable Mandarin experiences that students will never forget.All attendees will receive a Certificate of Participation. (1.5 hours Professional Development)Grades Pre-K to 10th Grade

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