ASSISTANTS TO TEACHERS OF CHINESE PROGRAM (ATCP) 2019 – (VOLUNTEER/UNFUNDED) SCHOOL GUIDELINES OVERVIEW The Assistants to Teachers of Chinese Program (ATCP) is an initiative of the Department of Education and Training (DET) and the Confucius Institute Headquarters, China (Hanban), and places native speaker volunteer graduates from China in Victorian schools for 12 months. The program supports the Victorian Government’s commitment to improve the quality of languages programs in Victorian schools. ATCs are placed in schools to support a qualified Chinese teacher with the development and delivery of a Chinese language program for Victorian students. ATCs do not assume the role of a teacher and always work under the supervision of a qualified language teacher. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The ATCP aims to: support schools to deliver quality Chinese language programs through the placement of native-speaking language assistants enrich Victorian teachers’ and students’ knowledge and understanding of Chinese language and culture promote Chinese language learning and intercultural understanding in Victorian communities provide opportunities for teachers and students to increase their proficiency in Chinese foster relationships between Victoria and China through ongoing linguistic and cultural exchange. SCHOOL ELIGIBILITY To be eligible to participate in the ATCP, schools must: employ a qualified teacher(s) of Chinese to the Chinese language program provide the Chinese language program for a minimum of 18 hours per week. (If two schools are sharing an ATC, then the both schools’ Chinese programs must be delivered for a combined minimum of 18 hours per week) Schools with emerging Chinese language programs are encouraged to apply. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING The Department‘s nominated service provider will on behalf of the Department: coordinate the Program, including the school application and allocation process liaise with Hanban to identify suitable ATCs liaise with the ATCs before their arrival and support them to obtain a Special Program (subclass 408) visa from the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA) provide an arrival orientation program for the ATCs (including one night’s accommodation prior to the orientation) liaise with the ATCs and schools to address issues as they direct ATCs and schools to information relevant to the placement (e.g. Working with Children Check) liaise with the DET’s Chinese Language Adviser to provide the ATCs with professional learning workshops during the placement. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SCHOOL
ASSISTANTS TO TEACHERS OF CHINESE PROGRAM (ATCP) – 2019 (VOLUNTEER/UNFUNDED) SCHOOL GUIDELINES OVERVIEW The Assistants to Teachers of Chinese Program (ATCP) is an initiative of the Department of Education and Training (DET) and the Confucius Institute Headquarters, China (Hanban), and places native speaker volunteer graduates from China in Victorian schools for 12 months. The program supports the Victorian Government’s commitment to improve the quality of languages programs in Victorian schools. ATCs are placed in schools to support a qualified Chinese teacher with the development and delivery of a Chinese language program for Victorian students. ATCs do not assume the role of a teacher and always work under the supervision of a qualified language teacher. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The ATCP aims to: support schools to deliver quality Chinese language programs through the placement of native-speaking language assistants enrich Victorian teachers’ and students’ knowledge and understanding of Chinese language and culture promote Chinese language learning and intercultural understanding in Victorian communities provide opportunities for teachers and students to increase their proficiency in Chinese foster relationships between Victoria and China through ongoing linguistic and cultural exchange. SCHOOL ELIGIBILITY To be eligible to participate in the ATCP, schools must: employ a qualified teacher(s) of Chinese to the Chinese language program provide the Chinese language program for a minimum of 18 hours per week. (If two schools are sharing an ATC, then the both schools’ Chinese programs must be delivered for a combined minimum of 18 hours per week) Schools with emerging Chinese language programs are encouraged to apply. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING The Department‘s nominated service provider will on behalf of the Department: coordinate the Program, including the school application and allocation process liaise with Hanban to identify suitable ATCs liaise with the ATCs before their arrival and support them to obtain a Special Program (subclass 408) visa from the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA) provide an arrival orientation program for the ATCs (including one night’s accommodation prior to the orientation) liaise with the ATCs and schools to address issues as they direct ATCs and schools to information relevant to the placement (e.g. Working with Children Check) liaise with the DET’s Chinese Language Adviser to provide the ATCs with professional learning workshops during the placement. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SCHOOL