Ian Perry
The Gap State High School
Imagine reading a simple story in a whole new language with joy and ease after just a few lessons.
Thanks to Mandarin teacher Ian Perry, The Gap State High School students are doing just that.
It is Ian’s integration of the Comprehensible Input (CI) approach and Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS) method into the curriculum that has led to such a substantial success amongst his students.
In 2015, Ian trained at the Startalk conference in Hawaii, a three-week intensive program that focuses on training teachers how to teach Chinese using TPRS.
Ever since, Ian has shared his knowledge by presenting at a range of conferences, opening his classroom doors for teachers to observe the TPRS program and offering TPRS training days for teachers across the state.
In recognition of his efforts, Ian has been nominated for a Queensland College of Teachers Excellent Leadership in Teaching and Learning Award.
However, this is not the first award he has been nominated for. In 2015 he won the Confucius Institute of Queensland Excellence in Teaching Award for making a significant contribution in developing Chinese teaching and learning in his school.
Striving to help students across Australia reach success, Ian has been actively involved in developing a national and international network for Languages Other Than English (LOTE) teachers where he connects with others and shares his knowledge in Australia, the United States, Europe and China.
Congratulations Ian on your nomination.
Thanks to Mandarin teacher Ian Perry, The Gap State High School students are doing just that.
It is Ian’s integration of the Comprehensible Input (CI) approach and Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS) method into the curriculum that has led to such a substantial success amongst his students.
In 2015, Ian trained at the Startalk conference in Hawaii, a three-week intensive program that focuses on training teachers how to teach Chinese using TPRS.
Ever since, Ian has shared his knowledge by presenting at a range of conferences, opening his classroom doors for teachers to observe the TPRS program and offering TPRS training days for teachers across the state.
In recognition of his efforts, Ian has been nominated for a Queensland College of Teachers Excellent Leadership in Teaching and Learning Award.
However, this is not the first award he has been nominated for. In 2015 he won the Confucius Institute of Queensland Excellence in Teaching Award for making a significant contribution in developing Chinese teaching and learning in his school.
Striving to help students across Australia reach success, Ian has been actively involved in developing a national and international network for Languages Other Than English (LOTE) teachers where he connects with others and shares his knowledge in Australia, the United States, Europe and China.
Congratulations Ian on your nomination.
- Written by Joshua Pickstone.