The 9th Teachers' Training Seminar was held on July 26, 2015 and January 17, 2016.
The 9th Teachers' Training Seminar was held in conjunction with the International Teachers' Workshop in Emeryville on Sunday, July 26, 2015, and the CAAA Annual Meeting on Sunday, July 17, 2016.
Eligibility for this Teacher's Training Seminar was: a) Students entering 9th grade or above by Fall 2016 who have passed Advanced Level 2 and higher; or b) individuals with a background in abacus and mental arithmetic.
Files regarding the 2015-16 Teachers' Training Seminar are below:
- Letter introducing the event
- Tentative schedule
- Registration Form
The popularity and appreciation for learning abacus has grown exponentially over the years, as evidenced by pupils consisting of children of many ethnicity and ages. Abacus is regarded as a form of education which helps children tap into the unexplored treasures of the brain. It can help children improve mathematical and logical thinking abilities, and enable them to attain skills such as reasoning, conceptualization, observation, memorization, and concentration, to name a few.
For these reasons, CAAA supports a network of abacus teachers by providing resources and training seminars. Every few years, CAAA conducts a teachers' training course to educate aspiring instructors about how to teach abacus. Our teachers' training seminar prepares young and seasoned abacus teachers, and aspiring abacus instructors who share an interest to serve at community Chinese schools. Offering abacus courses at community Chinese schools is one of the most valuable and effective ways to spread the rich cultural heritage of the abacus to younger generations. During the two-day program, participants acquired a stronger grasp on the principles of teaching and lesson planning, and sharpened their teaching skills through practicum.
Please click here for photos from the Teachers' Training Seminar in June 2013.
Eligibility for this Teacher's Training Seminar was: a) Students entering 9th grade or above by Fall 2016 who have passed Advanced Level 2 and higher; or b) individuals with a background in abacus and mental arithmetic.
Files regarding the 2015-16 Teachers' Training Seminar are below:
- Letter introducing the event
- Tentative schedule
- Registration Form
The popularity and appreciation for learning abacus has grown exponentially over the years, as evidenced by pupils consisting of children of many ethnicity and ages. Abacus is regarded as a form of education which helps children tap into the unexplored treasures of the brain. It can help children improve mathematical and logical thinking abilities, and enable them to attain skills such as reasoning, conceptualization, observation, memorization, and concentration, to name a few.
For these reasons, CAAA supports a network of abacus teachers by providing resources and training seminars. Every few years, CAAA conducts a teachers' training course to educate aspiring instructors about how to teach abacus. Our teachers' training seminar prepares young and seasoned abacus teachers, and aspiring abacus instructors who share an interest to serve at community Chinese schools. Offering abacus courses at community Chinese schools is one of the most valuable and effective ways to spread the rich cultural heritage of the abacus to younger generations. During the two-day program, participants acquired a stronger grasp on the principles of teaching and lesson planning, and sharpened their teaching skills through practicum.
Please click here for photos from the Teachers' Training Seminar in June 2013.
