Dr Xiaoping Wang’s Visit Enhances Mandarin Pathway 2 Programme
article Exceptional People Our Spotlight Outstanding Opportunities Riverside Early years Riverside Junior Riverside Senior Riverside Sixth form SHR ArticleAs part of our ongoing commitment to providing students with language learning experiences that maximise their linguistic potential, we continue working with Dr Xiaoping Wang to provide our families with sessions about Chinese language acquisition. On Tuesday 19th November Dr Wang held an informative session with families to provide support and confidence in their child’s language learning journey.
Dr Wang, who has directed Chinese language programmes at leading institutions such as the Chinese International School and the English Schools Foundation in Hong Kong, brings a wealth of expertise to his consultancy work across Asia, North America, and beyond. As an Hon. Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong and an adjunct professor at Dayton University, he is deeply involved in shaping Mandarin education on a global scale.
Dr Wang shared valuable strategies for improving language proficiency. The discussion addresses common misconceptions about learning a language in a non-native environment, along with the expectations parents may have regarding learning outcomes, while considering the differing benefits of linguistic and communicative competence as separate objectives.
We would like to thank Dr Wang for taking the time to visit Shrewsbury Riverside and for sharing his vast knowledge with our school community as well as all of the parents who attended the session demonstrating a commitment to their child’s learning. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Dr Wang as we continue to enhance our Mandarin Pathway 2 programme and support our students in their language learning and journey to academic excellence.
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