OISE in MI & USA

Teaching & Learning Chinese

In cooperation with Michigan Virtual, a non-profit online education and training corporation funded by the MI Legislature in 2000, OISE and the College of Education are working to meet the rising demand for high-quality Chinese language and culture education courses using interactive teaching methods and highly qualified instructors who are native Chinese speakers.

This includes:

High quality Chinese courses and learning experiences for K-12 students.
Professional development opportunities for both pre-service and in-service Chinese language teachers.
New teaching resources for teachers and schools, as well as consultations with existing teachers and school districts.

If you are an interested language student OR Chinese instructor, you can learn more here, including more about courses, which level is right for you, and other FAQs: Teaching and Learning Chinese | College of Education | Michigan State University

World Language Teacher Certification Program

woman teaching children in a classroom a language written on a notepad — Language teacher candidate Ting Zhou works with 5th and 6th grade Chinese immersion students through the Post-BA World Language Teacher Certification Program. “I hope my students learn more than language. I want them to grow into kind, confident, curious people…”

Since 2007, the World Language Teacher Certification Program (WLTCP) offers a cost-effective, 2-year pathway to a rewarding career in language education. If you have a bachelor’s degree and fluency in Spanish or Mandarin Chinese, you can be on your way to earning both a teacher certificate AND a master’s degree!

The 1st year consists of an internship with a veteran mentor teacher in Michigan school districts. The 2nd year includes a residency placement where scholars are the teacher-of-record in a US school district, with MSU support and coursework. Talk about excellent work experience!

Learn more about the program, logistics, and financing on the Certification website.

LATTICE (Linking All Types of Teachers to International Cross-Cultural Education)

Linking All Types of Teachers to International Cross-cultural Education (LATTICE) is a learning community and international network that cultivates and supports a global perspective in K-12 classrooms through personal and professional development opportunities. It provides international experience by connecting schools to local and international communities and linking internationals to classrooms with visits and emails. It supports international learning so that the children of today can be effective participants in the world of tomorrow. To learn more about LATTICE please visit their website.