Victorian Young Leaders to China virtual pilot program
The Victorian Young Leaders (VYL) to China virtual program is an intensive language program open to Years 9 to 10 students studying Chinese. The program is modelled on the highly successful VYL China offshore immersion program to help participants develop their global citizenship, leadership and language skills and intercultural capability and understanding.
In 2024, the program will strengthen Chinese Language skills of the participants and will help them learn about China's traditional and contemporary culture through their Chinese peers.
The virtual program will be offered as a two-week language and culture intensive course by Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU).
The program will be delivered to 100 students in Term 3, 2024.
The virtual VYL China program will:
- extend Chinese language learning through immersive online lessons
- strengthen intercultural capability and global competence in students to foster better social cohesion
- improve student engagement, development, and aspiration within the middle years of schooling
- increase engagement with strategic partners in Asia to create opportunities for engagement, collaboration, and solve common challenges
- promote students' Chinese digital literacy and intercultural understanding through use of online language tools to communicate with Chinese peers and teachers.
The department has partnered with
Meg Languages to deliver the virtual program in Term 3, 2024.
To express interest in participating in the 2024 program, contact: vylc@education.vic.gov.au
Benefits for students
The VYL China program supports students through combined language and cultural learning with accelerated personal and social development.
Victorian students will:
- develop greater awareness of the benefits of learning a language, and opportunities to continue the study of Chinese (Mandarin) and China related subjects' areas beyond Year 9
- consolidate Chinese language skills through exposure to content delivered in both Chinese and English, and opportunities to practice and receive timely feedback on language skill development
- build intercultural understanding and personal-social capabilities through meaningful activities and engagement with Chinese culture as well as forming connections with Chinese peers
- build global citizenship skills and strengthen leadership, voice and agency skills by participating in learning tasks exploring Chinese traditional and contemporary culture.
Benefits for teachers
Victorian teachers will:
- build their knowledge of different types of pedagogical approaches to teaching Chinese as a Second Language in an online environment
- broaden overall teaching and learning strategies
- support participating students in developing language acquisition skills and Chinese digital literacy within the program
- develop increased intercultural capability and understanding of Chinese culture and society
Benefits for schools
Victorian schools will:
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accelerate students' leadership and citizenship capabilities, empowering them to act as strong role models for other students
- further strengthen Chinese language programs
- provide students and teachers with a virtual immersive experience of global learning and engagement
- have an opportunity to share knowledge and best practices and learn from Chinese partners and peers.
To express interest in participating in the 2024 program, contact: vylc@education.vic.gov.au
Benefits for students
The VYL China program supports students through combined language and cultural learning with accelerated personal and social development.
Victorian students will:
- develop greater awareness of the benefits of learning a language, and to seek out opportunities to continue the study of Chinese (Mandarin) and China related subjects' areas beyond Year 9
- consolidate Chinese language skills through exposure to content delivered in both Chinese and English, and opportunities to practice and receive timely feedback on language skill development
- build intercultural understanding and personal-social capabilities through meaningful activities and engagement with Chinese culture as well as forming connections with Chinese peers
- build global citizenship skills and strengthen leadership, voice and agency skills by participating in learning tasks exploring Chinese traditional and contemporary culture.
To get involved, ask your school to contact: vylc@education.vic.gov.au
