On December 19, a 13-member delegation of American educators visited Jilin International Studies University for cooperation and exchange activities. This event marks the first cultural exchange program launched after JISU and Saint Peter’s University co-established the first local Chinese language teacher training center in the United States. It aims to deepen American educators’ understanding of Chinese culture and enhance cooperation and exchanges between Chinese and American teachers through cultural experiences and interactive communication.
The visiting American educators come from a wide range of institutions, including Manhattanville College, Saint Peter’s University, Vanderbilt University, Englewood Public Schools, Golden Gate Charter School, Woodbridge Public Schools, North Bergen High School and Empower Academy, holding positions in teaching, research and administrative management.
American educators visit the International Exchange Center.
The American educators toured the university’s International Exchange Center, the UNESCO World Center for Multicultural Education — the Global Village of JISU, and the library. They were deeply impressed by the internationalized teaching environment and multicultural education atmosphere, and spoke highly of the “Chinese Culture Workshop” experience courses specially designed for international students. In the afternoon, they visited iFLYTEK Co., Ltd., the university’s practical teaching base, to learn about the in-depth integration of AI technology and talent cultivation. They also visited FAW Hongqi Cultural Exhibition Hall and the “Zheyoushan” shopping mall to experience the urban cultural charm of Changchun。
American educators visit the UNESCO World Center for Multicultural Education — the Global Village of JISU.
The five-day exchange program includes cultural experience activities in both Changchun and Beijing. During their stay in Changchun, the American educators will visit Changchun Museum of History and Culture on Xinmin Avenue and the Manchukuo Imperial Palace Museum, experience Chinese tea art and Hanfu, learn to make Tanghulu, and take part in ice and snow cultural activities, fully immersing themselves in the regional culture of Northeast China. In Beijing, they will visit famous scenic spots including the Palace Museum, Tiananmen Square, the National Stadium (Bird’s Nest), the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube) and the Temple of Heaven.
American educators visit the University Library.
During the delegation’s visit, the university will also host the China-US Symposium on Chinese Language Education, holding dialogues on topics such as localized teaching, empowerment through intelligent technology, and the development of “Chinese Plus” programs, to jointly explore paths for future cooperation.
American educators visit the practical teaching base — iFLYTEK Co., Ltd.
The American educators expressed their hope to gain first-hand experience of China’s scientific and technological development as well as its cultural and artistic charm through this exchange program. They noted that they would incorporate these experiences into their future teaching and make positive contributions to China-US educational exchanges and development.
Source: Publicity Department, School of International Exchanges
