Chinese language arts (Chinese Bilingual Program) Kindergarten to grade 9, 10-20-30 : Alberta authorized resource list and annotated bibliography

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Alberta Authorized Resource List and
Annotated Bibliography
(Chinese Bilingual Program)
• Kindergarten to Grade 9
10-20-30
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September 2007
(Draft)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Organization ofThis Document
iii
Overview
iv
Chinese Language Arts Resources iv
Availability v
Overview of Program of Studies vi
Authorized Annotated Resources Listed Alphabetically by Title 1
Vendors/Distributors 99
Note: Additional new resources are in the final stages
ofthe approval process. When they are
authorized, they will be included in the next
edition of this listing.
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ORGANIZATION OF THIS DOCUMENT
The Chinese language arts list ofauthorized resources is organized alphabetically by grade.
Student Support Resources are listed alphabetically within each grade, and followed by
authorized teaching resources. Each entry provides the following information:
title of resource
grade(s) authorized for
type of authorization (student support, authorized teaching)
LRC order number and price (if available)
type of resource (text, video, CD-ROM)
copyright date
annotation (includes a description ofthe resource as well as comments and sensitive
issues).
In addition to the printed list, you may wish to consult the Authorized Resources Database at
http://education.alberta.ca/apps/lrdb/ forthe most recently authorized resources.
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OVERVIEW
CHINESE LANGUAGE ARTS RESOURCES
This list of Chinese Language Arts resources, Kindergarten to Grade 12 contains resour ces that
have been authorized for use in Alberta schools. Alberta Education selects and authorizes the
best possible instructional materials forthe implementation of approved programs of study. The
resource authorization categories are student basic.stu dent support or authorized
teaching, and the status is noted for each resource.
Student Basic learning resources are those student learning resources authorized by
Alberta Education as the most appropriate for addressing the majority of outcomes ofthe
course(s) or substantial components of the course(s); or the most appropriate for
meeting general outcomes across two or more grade levels.
Student Support learning resources are those student learning resources authorized by
Alberta Education to assist in addressing some ofthe outcomes ofthe course(s) or
components of the course(s); orto assist in meeting the outcomes across two or more
grade levels.
Authorized Teaching resources are those teaching resources identified as the best
available resources to support the implementation of programs ofstudy and courses;
they may be teacher guides to accompany student resources orteacher professional
resources. The authorized teaching guides are listed with the student resources.
The list ofthese resources is organized by authorized status: Basic Learning Resources,
Support Learning Resources and Teaching Resources. The grade(s) for which the resource is
authorized are noted.
Note:
Alberta Education strongly recommends that teachers read all selections
in the student resources and all activities in the teacher guides priorto
using them with students. Careful consideration should be given to the
sensitivities of both the student audience and the community.
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AVAILABILITY
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Most ofthe new Alberta resources are available for purchase from:
Learning Resources Centre
12360 - 142 Street, Edmonton, AB T5L 4X9
Telephone: 780^27-5775
Fax: [phone]
Internet: http://www.lrc.education.qov.ab.ca
LRC order numbers and prices (as of the printing ofthis booklet) are included for each resource.
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OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM OF STUDIES
The program ofstudies is divided into two sections:
• Language Arts
- General Language Component
- Specific Language Component
• Culture
It Is important that the sections be implemented in an integrated manner.
Language Arts
The Language Arts section of this program of studies reflects an integrated, interdependent
approach to language learning within a bilingual programming context. Chinese language
arts includes a General Language Com ponent and a Specific Language Component.
The Specific Language Component provides the detailed linguistic elements ofthe Chinese
language, descriptors of language competence for each grade, and outcomes to support
sociocultural/sociolinguistic and strategic learning.
The Specific Language Component outlines the linguistic elements that students will need to
be able to use the Chinese language, w hile the General Language Com ponent provides the
context and purpose for using the language, and outlines the knowledge, skills and attitudes
that students are to develop. The two components should be developed concurrently so
that the language being learned is the language that students will need and be able to apply.
Culture
The Culture section fosters the development of essential knowledge, skills and attitudes
related to self, Chinese language and cultures, the community and the world. "Chinese
cultures" refers to the cultures of Chinese-speaking peoples.
GENERAL OUTCOMES
General outcomes are broad statements that form the basis ofthis program ofstudies. Each
general outcome outlines the key learnings that each section of the program is designed to
support. The general outcomes describe the common goals that all students in the Chinese
Language Arts Kindergarten to Grade 9 learning sequence are expected to achieve.
Chinese bilingual programming is designed to promote all-round personal development by
fostering social, emotional, moral, intellectual and creative growth. To support this growth and
development, the Chinese Language Arts Kindergarten to Grade 9 program is built upon the
following seven general outcomes.
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Language Arts: General Language Component
General Outcome 1
Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent in Chinese to explore thou ghts,
ideas, feelings and experiences.
General Outcome 2
Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent in Chinese to com prehend and
respond personally and critically to oral, print, visual and multimedia texts.
General Outcome 3
Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent in Chinese to manage ideas and
information.
General Outcome 4
Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent in Chinese to en hance the clarity
and artistry ofcommunication.
General Outcome 5
Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent in Chinese to celebrate and build
community.
Language Arts: Specific Language Component
General Outcome 6
Students will use Chinese confidently and competently in a variety of situations for
communication, personal satisfaction and further learning.
Culture
General Outcome 7
Students will explore, understand and appreciate the cultures of Chinese-speaking peoples
for personal growth and satisfaction, and for participating in and contributing to an
interdependent and multicultural global society.
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