A distinctive approach of the Edge Hill University Confucius Institute is the engagement with schools from one off sessions such as assemblies and activity days through to Mandarin Chinese clubs and full programmes of language development. We also have a full suite of CPD
opportunities for Primary, Early Years and Secondary teachers to complement the suggested activities mentioned and to allow for further cross curricular learning to be established.
Please see an example of a Sample Activity Day and what we can provide for your school.
The institute is able to offer a suite of opportunities for teachers working in schools through negotiation with the Confucius Institute.
Chinese New Year – Free Resources for Schools
Language Classes for Schools
Activity Days for Schools
A carousel of activities are offered on campus or at your school which enable children to participate in a variety of activities.
Choose from the list below:
- Chinese culture, traditions and festivals
- Chinese language
- Calligraphy
- Tai Chi and tai chi fan
- Kung Fu
- Dragon Dancing
- Chinese Tea ceremonies
- Chinese Painting
- Chinese knot making
- Chinese playground games
- Chinese songs and music
- Chinese lantern making
- Chinese food and the use of chopsticks
- Chinese New Year and the Lunar Calendar
- China life – living and school in China
For further information please contact: [email protected]
01695 657765
Mandarin Chinese Clubs
To support language development and wider engagement across the school the Confucius Institute has developed lunch-time and after-school clubs to be run at individual schools over a termly period. The club would be a good taster of a full taught programme and complement the GCSE and A Level programmes for younger students. The exact focus of each term is to be decided in conjunction with the school and can be made bespoke to your needs but may include:
- Language and calligraphy
- Culture, traditions, festivals and food
- Activity in China including Health and Well being, film, media, games and songs
For further information please contact:
[email protected]
01695 657765
6 Week Taster Course
For schools that are interested to develop Chinese further we are able to offer a six-week programme for pupils. Each session would be 50 minutes and can be tailored to the needs of the school. The language curriculum may include:
- Culture, traditions and festivals
- Language (including numbers, letters, words and pronunciation)
- Calligraphy
- Tai Chi
- Chinese Medicine
- Tea Ceremonies
- Playground Games
- Song, music and dance
- Lantern Making
- Paper cutting and folding
- Chinese food and the use of chopsticks
In addition the Edge Hill Confucius Institute is also able to offer the following on an individual basis:
- Support with one off events e.g. assembly focused around the Chinese New Year
- Bespoke activities to support your needs
For further information please contact: [email protected]
01695 657765
For Teachers – Introducing Mandarin Chinese into the classroom
For further information please contact:
[email protected]
01695 657765