(Bandar Seri Begawan, 8th Jan) Recently, Brunei Chung Hua Middle School held a sharing session to discuss the achievements of the Second World Chinese Conference. All Chinese department teachers attended, and the reaction was enthusiastic.
The sharing session was held on December 30th last year in the Chinese department's activity room with Ms. Hui Shan Kuan as the speaker. In her presentation, Ms. Kuan reviewed the highlights of the Second World Chinese Conference, including the plenary session, specific forums, parallel forums, and exhibitions, allowing teachers to relive the grand scenes of the conference and benefitting greatly from it.
It is reported that the 2024 World Chinese Conference was grandly held from November 15th to 17th last year at the National Convention Center in Beijing. The theme of the conference was "Chinese Serving the World, Openness Leading the Future," organized by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education, China International Chinese Education Foundation, and World Chinese Teaching Association. More than 2,000 government officials, principals, experts, scholars, student representatives, and diplomats from over 160 countries and regions gathered to jointly explore practical high-level cooperation in Chinese-foreign cultural exchanges, contributing to building a community with a shared future for mankind. Principal Xue Yuelan and Ms. Kuan Huishan from Brunei Chinese Middle School were invited to attend the event.
It is worth mentioning that during the conference, Brunei Chinese Middle School also received two honors: "2024 New Chinese Learning Testing Center" and "2024 HSK Outstanding Test Center." This marks a new milestone in the school's international education and promotion of international Chinese education, making significant progress in the school's internationalization endeavors.
The purpose of the sharing session was to enable teachers to conduct exchanges and discussions, thereby inspiring new teaching concepts and methods, further promoting innovation and development in Chinese education.
Xue Yuelan: Enhancing Information Exchange and Sharing, Elevating the Influence of Chinese Education
Principal Xue Yuelan of Brunei Chung Hua Middle School stated that the World Chinese Conference Achievement Sharing Session is an important platform for presenting the achievements of the conference to Chinese teachers, facilitating the exchange and sharing of information, and allowing more people to understand the latest progress and trends in Chinese education.
Xue Yuelan disclosed that by sharing the wonderful speeches, excellent cases, and research achievements from the World Chinese Conference, it can further elevate the reputation and influence of Chinese education, attracting more people to pay attention to and participate in Chinese education. She believes that with everyone's joint efforts, Chinese education in Brunei will have an even brighter future!
At the close of the successful sharing session, the attending teachers of Brunei Chinese Middle School were full of passion and insights, expressing their feelings and expectations. Below are a few learning reflections from some teachers for readers to enjoy.
Qiao Lin Deng (Head of Chinese Department):
Attending the school's achievement sharing session felt like experiencing the grand occasion of the Second World Chinese Conference itself, making me deeply realize the significant impact this conference has on promoting the development of international Chinese education and enhancing cultural exchange and mutual learning between China and foreign countries. Particularly, the forum's theme "Integration, Inheritance, and Innovation" left a lasting impression on me. This theme not only reveals the essence of language as a tool for human communication, a carrier of cultural heritage, and a bridge for understanding but also highlights the unique status and role of Chinese education globally.
Attending the school's achievement sharing session felt like experiencing the grand occasion of the Second World Chinese Conference itself, making me deeply realize the significant impact this conference has on promoting the development of international Chinese education and enhancing cultural exchange and mutual learning between China and foreign countries. Particularly, the forum's theme "Integration, Inheritance, and Innovation" left a lasting impression on me. This theme not only reveals the essence of language as a tool for human communication, a carrier of cultural heritage, and a bridge for understanding but also highlights the unique status and role of Chinese education globally.
As the language of the Chinese nation, Chinese carries thousands of years of civilizational wisdom and is an important public cultural product contributed by the Chinese nation to the world. Therefore, supporting and serving the international community by conducting Chinese education well is both China's responsibility as a native language country and the mission of every overseas Chinese educator.
Rong Cai Bei (Assistant Head of High School):
Although I did not experience the grandeur of the conference firsthand, through Principal Xu and Ms. Kuan's explanations during the sharing session, I sensed the global attention and popularity that international Chinese education has always received, highlighting the charm of openness and inclusivity, showcasing the value of mutual learning, and embodying the spirit of cooperation and win-win. This current state makes me feel a deep sense of pride and underscores the immense influence and potential of Chinese education worldwide.
Although I did not experience the grandeur of the conference firsthand, through Principal Xu and Ms. Kuan's explanations during the sharing session, I sensed the global attention and popularity that international Chinese education has always received, highlighting the charm of openness and inclusivity, showcasing the value of mutual learning, and embodying the spirit of cooperation and win-win. This current state makes me feel a deep sense of pride and underscores the immense influence and potential of Chinese education worldwide.
As a Chinese language teacher, I will pass on this enthusiasm to my students, so they can also understand the importance of learning Chinese. Moving forward, I will collaborate with the school, actively participate in training, and enhance my teaching quality and capabilities, encouraging students to love learning Chinese even more. I believe this conference will serve as an important milestone in my Chinese education career, motivating me to keep advancing and exploring in the future.
Qiao Han Su (Assistant Head of Elementary School):
Participating in this sharing session of the achievements from the World Chinese Conference was an extremely valuable learning experience for me. From Ms. Kuan's narration, I learned that Chinese educators, disseminators, and learners from around the world gathered to jointly discuss the current situation, challenges, and future trends of Chinese language teaching.
Participating in this sharing session of the achievements from the World Chinese Conference was an extremely valuable learning experience for me. From Ms. Kuan's narration, I learned that Chinese educators, disseminators, and learners from around the world gathered to jointly discuss the current situation, challenges, and future trends of Chinese language teaching.
On the specific content, I focused on the innovation and application of Chinese teaching methods. Experts shared various novel and effective teaching methods, such as situational teaching, gamification learning, project-based learning, etc. These methods can not only stimulate students' interest in learning but also enhance their practical application ability. Additionally, I learned how to utilize modern technological tools, such as online teaching platforms and intelligent teaching software, to optimize teaching effects and improve teaching efficiency.
Ren Mei Huang:
Attending this World Chinese Conference sharing session, I gained a lot. I learned from the expert speeches at the conference's special forums, which not only gave me a deeper understanding of the latest concepts and teaching methods in Chinese education but also made me aware of my shortcomings and areas for improvement in teaching. The discussions on how to stimulate students' interest in learning and how to cultivate students' cross-cultural communication skills were particularly enlightening for me. I believe that applying these new teaching concepts and methods in my teaching will undoubtedly enhance students' learning effectiveness and experience.
Attending this World Chinese Conference sharing session, I gained a lot. I learned from the expert speeches at the conference's special forums, which not only gave me a deeper understanding of the latest concepts and teaching methods in Chinese education but also made me aware of my shortcomings and areas for improvement in teaching. The discussions on how to stimulate students' interest in learning and how to cultivate students' cross-cultural communication skills were particularly enlightening for me. I believe that applying these new teaching concepts and methods in my teaching will undoubtedly enhance students' learning effectiveness and experience.
Yuan Xi Kang:
This sharing session deeply impressed me with the charm and limitless possibilities of Chinese education. The discussions with peer experts from various countries and regions made me realize the diversity and inclusivity of Chinese education. Meanwhile, I also learned many practical teaching methods and techniques, such as using modern technology (AI) to enhance teaching effectiveness and designing interesting teaching activities to arouse students' learning interest. These valuable experiences and methods will have a profound impact on my teaching work.
This sharing session deeply impressed me with the charm and limitless possibilities of Chinese education. The discussions with peer experts from various countries and regions made me realize the diversity and inclusivity of Chinese education. Meanwhile, I also learned many practical teaching methods and techniques, such as using modern technology (AI) to enhance teaching effectiveness and designing interesting teaching activities to arouse students' learning interest. These valuable experiences and methods will have a profound impact on my teaching work.
Fang Ting Chen:
This sharing session left me astonished and inspired. The high standards and large scale of the conference exceeded my expectations. Chinese education experts, scholars, teachers, and friends passionate about Chinese gathered from all over the world to discuss the current situation, challenges, and future of Chinese education. This cross-regional and cross-cultural exchange made me feel the global influence and limitless potential of Chinese education deeply.
This sharing session left me astonished and inspired. The high standards and large scale of the conference exceeded my expectations. Chinese education experts, scholars, teachers, and friends passionate about Chinese gathered from all over the world to discuss the current situation, challenges, and future of Chinese education. This cross-regional and cross-cultural exchange made me feel the global influence and limitless potential of Chinese education deeply.
Qing Fu Zhang:
This sharing session provided me with a plethora of new teaching ideas and resources. Listening to Ms. Kuan's explanation, I learned about many in-depth discussions on the academic and subject systems of international Chinese education. These discussions not only gave me a clearer understanding of the current situation of international Chinese education but also opened my eyes to the future direction of Chinese education. For instance, with the ongoing "Chinese fever" globally, the demand for Chinese online teaching is becoming increasingly prominent, necessitating that we strengthen digitalization and intelligence construction to provide students with more convenient and efficient Chinese learning services.
This sharing session provided me with a plethora of new teaching ideas and resources. Listening to Ms. Kuan's explanation, I learned about many in-depth discussions on the academic and subject systems of international Chinese education. These discussions not only gave me a clearer understanding of the current situation of international Chinese education but also opened my eyes to the future direction of Chinese education. For instance, with the ongoing "Chinese fever" globally, the demand for Chinese online teaching is becoming increasingly prominent, necessitating that we strengthen digitalization and intelligence construction to provide students with more convenient and efficient Chinese learning services.
Meanwhile, these new teaching methods and resources not only establish future direction for Chinese education development but also provide us with richer and more diverse teaching options. I believe applying these new teaching methods and resources in teaching can certainly create a higher quality and more efficient learning environment for Brunei Chinese Middle School students.
Zhao Li:
Attending the World Chinese Conference sharing session was a profound and unforgettable journey of learning and exchange for me. From it, I understood that this conference is not only a grand event for global Chinese educators but also a collision of hearts and wisdom, giving me new insights and understanding of Chinese education.
Attending the World Chinese Conference sharing session was a profound and unforgettable journey of learning and exchange for me. From it, I understood that this conference is not only a grand event for global Chinese educators but also a collision of hearts and wisdom, giving me new insights and understanding of Chinese education.
In listening to Ms. Kuan's sharing, I gained a wealth of knowledge. The various insightful speeches at the conference forums gave me a deeper understanding of the theoretical foundations of Chinese education and allowed me to see many successful cases and innovative methods in practice. These valuable experiences and insights provide strong support and guidance for my future teaching work.
Di Ma:
Participating in this meticulously planned sharing session felt like reliving the grandeur of the Second World Chinese Conference. A particularly memorable moment was when President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the conference. President Xi pointed out that language is a tool for human communication, a carrier of cultural heritage, and a bridge for enhancing understanding. Chinese carries the civilizational wisdom of the Chinese nation for thousands of years and is an important public cultural product that China contributes to the world. Supporting and serving the international community in conducting good Chinese education is China's responsibility as a native language country. President Xi also emphasized that international Chinese education is widely welcomed, demonstrating an open and inclusive charm, showcasing the value of mutual learning, embodying the spirit of win-win cooperation, and condensing the joint efforts of both Chinese and foreign individuals.
Participating in this meticulously planned sharing session felt like reliving the grandeur of the Second World Chinese Conference. A particularly memorable moment was when President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the conference. President Xi pointed out that language is a tool for human communication, a carrier of cultural heritage, and a bridge for enhancing understanding. Chinese carries the civilizational wisdom of the Chinese nation for thousands of years and is an important public cultural product that China contributes to the world. Supporting and serving the international community in conducting good Chinese education is China's responsibility as a native language country. President Xi also emphasized that international Chinese education is widely welcomed, demonstrating an open and inclusive charm, showcasing the value of mutual learning, embodying the spirit of win-win cooperation, and condensing the joint efforts of both Chinese and foreign individuals.
As a Chinese language teacher dispatched from China, I fully understand the responsibility to inherit Chinese culture and enhance international friendship. Therefore, I emphasize integrating Chinese cultural elements into my teaching, allowing Brunei Chinese Middle School students to experience the unique charm of Chinese culture while learning the language. Simultaneously, I will continuously improve my professional competence and teaching ability to contribute to the development of Chinese education. I also look forward to meeting more students and embarking on unforgettable teaching journeys together.
Indeed, from the experiences and insights shared by several teachers, it is evident that the teachers at Brunei Chinese Middle School not only learned about the latest developments and trends in Chinese education but also acquired many practical teaching methods and skills. At the same time, this sharing session also ignited their teaching enthusiasm and innovative spirit, injecting new vitality into the development of Chinese education at Brunei Chinese Middle School.