A Study of CFL Teacher Competency in the U.S.: An Overview of Professional Guidelines, Resources, and Standards

Authors

Haixia Wang, University of PittsburghFollow
Gang Liu, Carnegie Mellon UniversityFollow
Shunqin Li, Yunnan Agricultural UniversityFollow
Lingjing Luo, Cleveland State UniversityFollow

English Abstract

Chinese as a foreign language (CFL) is a critical language in the United States, and the importance to have competent CFL teachers has been more and more realized. However, the literature does not show sufficient research on CFL teacher competency. To fill the gap, a series of exploratory research studies are initiated. As a part of the initiation, this study overviews the professional guidelines, resources, standards and requirements for CFL education in the U.S. at the national and state level. The findings will be useful for designing teacher education program and teacher training program. In addition, students teachers, pre-service teachers, and in-service teachers can also use them as great references for their academic and/or professional development.

Manuscript Language

English

Recommended Citation

Wang, Haixia; Liu, Gang; Li, Shunqin; and Luo, Lingjing (2018) "A Study of CFL Teacher Competency in the U.S.: An Overview of Professional Guidelines, Resources, and Standards," Chinese Language Teaching Methodology and Technology: Vol. 1: Iss. 4, Article 8.
Available at: https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/cltmt/vol1/iss4/8