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"China from the Inside," directed by Kathleen Acord, provides invaluable insights into China's role in today's world. The outreach program aims to engage educators, community leaders, and the public through workshops, discussions, and interactive multimedia activities tailored for middle and high school teachers. It fosters dialogue about China's complexities, enhancing understanding of its culture and society. With comprehensive resources, including lesson plans and viewer guides, the initiative empowers students and educators to explore China's significance and relevance to their lives.
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China from the Inside Kathleen Acord Director, KQED Education Network News & Views Fall 2006
China from the InsideOutreach Goals • Engage educators, community leaders and the general public about China today and its role in the world. • Facilitate dialogue about, and cultivate a deeper understanding, of the vast and complex land of China and the Chinese people. • Enable educational use of “China from the Inside” from inside the classroom
China from the InsidePlanned Outreach • Workshops, lesson plans, train-the trainers, multi-media learning activities for Middle School and High School Teachers. • Presentations and Interactive Discussions with College Students • Community Screenings, Train-the-Trainers and Discussions.
China from the InsideMaterials • Viewer and Education Guides and Online Lesson Plans • A How-to Guide on Dealing with Controversial Discussion • Educator module DVD based on film’s four themes • Extensive Interactive Web site
What does China from the Inside accomplish for the community, station and other stakeholders? • Opportunities to develop deeper relationships with current partners. • Build meaningful partnerships with new audiences. • Address specific questions about China: • China is in the press so often, but why would what happens in China affect my life? • How do I talk to my students and children about China in an accessible, interesting way? • China is a foreign country far away - why should we Americans care?