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This chapter offers a synthesis of what we can take from the project’s case studies and apply it in Chinese classrooms to enhance teacher practice and student learning. The chapter details how the dimensions and elements of the Quality Teaching Framework are reflected in the teachers’ practices and their impact on the learners. The focus is widened to note that successful classroom teaching and learning is supported in all five schools by broader school strategies and collaboration. The chapter looks ahead and reflects on a changing Community of Practice for teachers of Chinese, where a diversity of approaches and innovation are encouraged. The chapter concludes with suggestions of how the book can be used for teacher professional development.
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Moloney, R., Xu, H.L. (2018). Quality Teaching in Different Contexts: What Can We Learn From These Case Studies?. In: Teaching and Learning Chinese in Schools. Palgrave Studies in Teaching and Learning Chinese. Palgrave Pivot, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-89372-3_5
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