中文教師資格標準十二條
前一陣子為了籌畫教師研習會之事, 就一直在思考一個問題: 到底該給老師們安排什麼樣的課程呢? 老師們在選擇希望的上課內容時, 是否對一個中文教師應具有的各種技能有一個全盤的了解呢? 了解自己的專長, 補強自己所不足的, 是不是才能讓自己的教學更上一層樓? 剛好淑玲寄來一份發表在全美中小學中文教師協會的一篇文章: CLASS Professional Standards for k-12 Chinese Teachers, 供大家參考.
中文教師資格標準十二條概覽
STANDARD 1: Language Proficiency (語言技能)
Standard 1: Teachers demonstrate a high level of competency as model users of the Chinese language. They function effectively in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication within culturally appropriate contexts.
標準1：教師擁有高水平的中文語言技能。他們能將聽、說、讀、寫四種技能融會，並有效地運用在語言溝通、理解詮釋、表達詮釋三個溝通的模式內。
STANDARD 2: Linguistic Competency (語言學知識)
Standard 2: Teachers demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of Chinese linguistics and the salient features of Chinese grammar. They understand the importance of teaching grammar and language usage within age and culturally appropriate contexts.
標準2：教師對中國文字和語言學擁有廣博的知識，並了解中文語法的特徵。他們明白語法教學和語言運用需要在適合學生年齡與文化的情境中進行的重要性。
STANDARD 3: Cultural Knowledge (文化知識)
Standard 3: Teachers possess broad and deep knowledge of the diverse cultures in the Chinese-speaking world. They understand that the continuous and systematic integration of Chinese culture is essential to the teaching and learning of Chinese language.
標準3：教師對中國多元文化擁有廣博和深入的知識。他們明白在語言教學中必須持續並有系統性地將文化知識融入其中。
STANDARD 4: Second Language Acquisition (第二語言習得的標準)
Standard 4: Teachers understand and know how to adapt current learning and second language acquisition research, methodologies, materials and technologies to help all Chinese language learners reach their full second language potential.
標準4：教師能夠有效地應用第二語言習得的理論和研究於教學法、教學實踐與教學策略上，啟發學生學習第二語言的潛能。
STANDARD 5: Child Growth and Development (兒童的成長和發展)
Standard 5: Teachers understand how children and adolescents learn and develop, and seek to provide language learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate and challenging for the age and grade level of their students.
標準5：教師了解兒童與少年的學習和發展情況，並能夠配合學生心智發展、提供合乎年齡階段的學習機會。發展、提供合乎年齡階段的學習機會。
STANDARD 6: Diverse Learners (各種不同的學習者)
Standard 6: Teachers recognize and help students to succeed within the context of differences and similarities in approaches to language learning. They design differentiated instruction that addresses student diversity within the Chinese language classroom.
標準6：教師幫助學生了解不同的語言學習方式。他們利用不同的教學策略以及教學資源來滿足學生不同的需求。
STANDARD 7: Learning Environment (學習環境)
Standard 7: Teachers know how to create and maintain a supportive environment that fosters active language learning in a variety of settings.
標準7：教師熟知如何創造和維持有效的教學環境以提升學生積極參與不同課堂情境裡的活動。
STANDARD 8: Instructional Planning and Strategies (教學計劃和教學策略)
Standard 8: Teachers understand standards-based instructional planning and create spiral curricula that focus on what students need to know and be able to do with the Chinese language. They know how to employ a variety of instructional strategies that enable students to engage in real-world tasks that are meaningful and interesting to them.
標準8：教師熟知以外語學習目標為主的教學計劃，螺旋式的教學設計，該學到內容，和該學會的技能。他們知道如何利用各種教學策略讓學生執行有意義又有趣的真實語言任務。
STANDARD 9: Assessment (評估)
Standard 9: Teachers understand that assessments are frequent, varied and explicitly linked to the content and skills of standards-based instruction. They assess how well students can create with language to communicate in a grade-level appropriate cultural context through multiple measures and performance-based tasks.
標準9：教師了解評估是經常性，也是多樣性的；它必須能反應以學習目標為準的課程內容與語言技能。他們能夠以實踐任務的評估方式，讓學生在不同的文化語境中，適當地表現中文的程度。
STANDARD 10: Communication Skills (溝通技巧)
Standard 10: Teachers understand and can use effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication techniques to foster and support interaction in the classroom and school community.
標準10：教師能夠熟知並運用有效的言語、肢體言語、和書面溝通技巧方面的知識，創造加強和支持課堂上和學校裡的各種互動。
STANDARD 11: Technology Knowledge and Skills (科技知識)
Standard 11: Teachers understand technology supports the teaching and learning of language and culture and provides tools, strategies and practices that motivate student interest and increase performance. They incorporate technology into lesson planning and instructional delivery.
標準11：教師了解科技能加強語言和文化的學習，並提供啟發學生學習興趣的工具和策略。他們運用科技來教學和設計課程。
STANDARD 12: Professional Development (專業進修)
Standard 12: Teachers actively participate in the professional community, engage in a wide range of reflective practices, and pursue opportunities to grow professionally.
標準12：教師積極參加專業團體，廣泛參與各種教學反思活動, 並尋求提高自己的專業水平機會。