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Chinese for Children

Submitted by dfields on Sat, 02/18/2017 - 12:37
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Program Identification
Location: 
Bethany Library
Date: 
Saturday, May 6, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
2001 hour30030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
What country has the fastest growing economy in the world and is home to more than 1.3 billion people? China, of course! Elementary students, join us to create Chinese characters using ink and brushes while learning some introductory Chinese. Participants will learn more about the Chinese culture and language from our experienced instructor. Continue to explore the Chinese language and culture on your own through the Mango Language or Little Pim databases, as well as, the many other resources available through the library.
Primary Age Group: 
Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)
Primary Event Type: 
Learning Assistance
Additional Event Types: 
Arts, Crafts, Games

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
Other
Sera Chen, Bachelor's Degree in International Finance
4127 NW 19th St
Oklahoma City  Oklahoma  73107
United States
Program Justification
Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?: 
Yes
Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?: 
Yes
How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?: 
Chinese for Kids expands children's horizons, helps them appreciate the community of nations and highlights a possible career path in international relations and international business. It encourages the use of library resources to further their learning: books, CDs, DVDs, tablets, language learning programs Little PIM and Mango.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.
Why will this program be successful?: 
Families will value the opportunity to explore Chinese language and culture in this free program at the library. The teaching will be presented with age appropriate, motivational activities.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance of 10 to 16 students. Students will utilize additional library resources to further satisfy their curiosity stimulated by the program.
Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?: 
Yes
Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?: 
Yes

Community Engagement

How will you promote this event to the community?: 
Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Books, language learning CDs and DVD, language learning programs Little Pim and Mango.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Ink and paper. (no more than $25) Teacher Fee ($100 for a one hour lesson with a maximum of 16 students in grades 1-5, or ages 6-11)
Final Comments: 
Sara Chen has experience teaching adult and child language learners. She has a special aptitude for language learning. She is fluent in Chinese(her first language)and English. She has not been a teacher with the Metro Libraries before and will need a background check. I have interviewed her extensively and had her present a sample lesson.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
No
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
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