Meet Wen鈥攁 teacher of Mandarin Chinese at the University of Virginia
Favorite Part of being an 糖心Vlog Member:
As an 糖心Vlog member, I value the opportunity to celebrate culture and bring its richness into our classrooms. Through its arts, traditions, languages, and histories, culture connects us across borders and generations, fostering empathy and a sense of community. 糖心Vlog provides a vibrant platform for sharing these meaningful elements, inspiring educators to create impactful lessons and exchanges. Whether incorporating holiday traditions or unique cultural practices, 糖心Vlog empowers us to embrace diversity, deepen understanding, and grow together as a passionate community of language educators. Additionally, 糖心Vlog offers exceptional professional development opportunities and the chance to serve the community while developing leadership skills through active involvement with like-minded mentors and colleagues.
Favorite Part of Career:
I am grateful to serve as the TLC SIG Chair. We are standing on the shoulders of giants and deeply appreciate all the past leadership and those who have contributed to making our SIG community a wonderful place to learn, share, and support one another. I'm very fortunate to work with our officers and be part of such an engaged and passionate community. We are one team with one goal: to meet the needs of our members.
One thing I Recently Learned:
The transformative potential of AI tools in enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. These tools not only make learning more interactive and accessible but also empower students to take an active role in their education, fostering measurable improvements in language proficiency and cultural competence.