August 27, 2009; Rowland Heights, Calif., USA – A learn-Chinese bookstore for children is pleased to offer the public Champion Chinese, a program that claims to have students learn the 37 sounds of Bo Po Mo in 2-6 hours, instead of the usual 55 hours.

Champion Chinese is an interesting teaching and learning system of the Chinese language. It is an interactive learning program based on the principles of “Multiple Intelligences” and “Whole Language”. This learning Chinese system is especially suited for those who want to start learning Bo Po Mo. It can also be used by those who already know some Bo Po Mo but also want to learn Hanyu Pinyin.

The Champion Chinese System was devised by a concerned parent, Ms. Pei-Pei Champion. Ms Champion took her then 3-year old daughter to Chinese class and was horrified at how the children were uninterested in learning Chinese. This motivated her to study the Bo Po Mo characters, until she found connections in the sounds and the images of characters. Later she developed simple mnemonic devices that let the children easily understand and connect the characters to the pronunciation.

ChildBook.com is now carrying the starter books of the “Champion Chinese Sounding Systems & Pronunciation.” The starter books include the Student’s Edition and the Teacher’s Manual. Audio CDs are also included for the Pronunciation Guide and drills.
Ray Ritchey of ChildBook says, “We are pleased to go into partnership with Ms. Pei Pei Champion, the founder of Champion Chinese. Like Ms. Champion, it is ChildBook’s goal to share the beauty of the Chinese language and culture to the young generation.”

The Champion Chinese Student’s Edition includes tables of Bo Po Mo to Pinyin and activity based study of Bo Po Mo. Students will be able to color and do activities to reinforce the Bo Po Mo and Pinyin learned. Meanwhile, the Champion Chinese Teacher’s Manual guides parents and teachers how to teach Bo Po Mo and Pinyin with creative activities, such as writing, conversing in basic common conversation, singing and playing games.

Towards the end of the lessons, students are expected to recognize and write basic Bo Po Mo and Pinyin words. They will also be able to converse in basic, useful Chinese. Vocabulary is built up with the lessons so the students are expected to know the basics Chinese colors, numbers, shapes, animals, units of measurement, plus more. It is also expected that students will be able to follow the Chinese songs provided.

Ms. Pei Pei Champion is currently teaching at the Champion Chinese Language Institute, The Greater Hartford Classical Magnet School and the West Hartford Continuing Education, all in Connecticut. She also speaks to people in different places to share the wonder of learning Chinese using her method. She was awarded “Chinese Teacher of the Year 2001 by the East Coast Association of Chinese Schools. Ms . Champion graduated from University of Hartford with a major in Early Childhood Education.

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West Hartford, CT ( PressReleaseHome ) August 17, 2009 – Global Facilitator Service Corps (GFSC) today announced its next webinar which will be facilitated by Izzy Gesell, MS Ed, CSP on Sept.15th, 2009 at 4 p.m. PST, 7 p.m. EST, 23:00 GMT.  In this one-hour webinar, people will learn how to be more confident and positive, as well as reduce their stress level and change the way they think.

You’ll learn to change the way you look at things, so the things you look at change. You’ll be able to redirect your self-talk in a more confident, positive and effective direction. You learn tools to de-stress yourself, figure out what you can control  and manage the situation.

When you learn how to accentuate the positve, you’ll reduce anxiety and be more in control of your situation. After this webinar, you’ll be able to transform negativity into increased resilience to stress. For more information go to http://www.globalfacilitators.gven.tv/

Marieann Shovlin, Board Secretary of GFSC & Senior Associate at Center for Strategic Facilitation said, “After Izzy’s webinar, I can take a deep breath, focus on what I can control and get perspective to plan what I can do!”

An entertaining and enlightening keynote speaker, Gesell is an effective facilitator and a pioneer in using Improv for personal skill building, an author and presentation coach, as well as a CSP (Certified Speaking Professional). Izzy Gesell’s programs and books help people thrive and prosper during difficult, changing times. He is well known for his popular workshops (Finding The Eye Of The Storm: Maintaining Dynamic Balance During Changing Times); keynote presentations (The Power of Now: Living a More Effective, Spontaneous, and Confident Life through Improv Skills); books and CDs (Becoming Light-Hearted: Managing Stress Through Humor).

GFSC is expanding their use of web technology to involve and connect people from diverse locations, backgrounds and experiences.

GFSC is pleased to partner with GVEN.tv  to present this program. GVENtv is dedicated to helping organizations raise funds for their mission by presenting online training programs. You have a hidden resource in your supporters. From artists to teachers, speakers to meditation experts and coaches, and more, GVENtv can custom build a presentation that will generate much needed capital so you can reach your common goals. Visit us at http://www.gventv.org

About Global Facilitator Service Corps
GFSC tools and techniques help people and communities navigate through crisis and change, strengthening community resilience. Since 2003, GFSC has conducted workshops for experienced facilitators and community leaders in Asia, Australia, Europe, South America and North America (including Los Angeles and New Orleans).

Typically, GFSC operates with a small group who then shares what they have learned with an ever-expanding base of community members, increasing community resourcefulness.

The GFSC online library offers free manuals, articles and links to help community volunteers. GFSC collects and shares effective methods and materials, often collaborating with other experts and organizations to disseminate effective strategies.

GFSC, a nonprofit (501c3) organization, believes that people and communities around the world are capable of self-determination and is committed to enhancing local resources and skills to address current and future challenges. GFSC provides mentoring, methods and materials to strengthen community resilience in times of crisis and change.  For more information visit http://globalfacilitators.org.

Contact:
Global Facilitators
16746 SE Division Street #17
Portland. OR 97236
503-334-3763

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Most college students get through school by placing a strong emphasis on rote memorization skills, and as a result, end up lacking critical thinking skills when they graduate.

Adjunct professor Gian Fiero has written an article, “How To Be A Better Student And A Smarter Person,” which offers remedies.

Also covered in the article are:

-The importance of evaluating professors

-Researching courses

-Studying the syllabus before committing to classes

-Networking with other students

-Taking notes

-The art of posing questions

-Cross referencing data

-Using industry publications

-Creating study groups

-The importance of mentors

The article “How To Be A Better Student And A Smarter Person,” can be accessed here:

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Become-a-Better-Student—and-a-Smarter-Person&id=910635