T/WEA 008-2023 International Evaluation of Chinese Language Teaching Competence
T/WEA 008-2023 International Evaluation of Chinese Language Teaching Competence
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Main Technical Content: 1. Scope This document specifies the general requirements, level classification, education and training, assessment and certification, and continuous development for international Chinese teachers. It is applicable to the cultivation, training, skill evaluation, professional competence identification, professional development, and career planning of international Chinese teachers. 2. Normative Reference Documents The content of the following documents is incorporated into this document through normative reference. Among them, the referenced documents with a specified date apply only to the version corresponding to that date; the unspecified date referenced documents apply to the latest version (including all amendments) of this document. - **Education Law of the People's Republic of China** - **Teachers Law of the People's Republic of China** - **National Language and Character Work Law of the People's Republic of China** - **International Chinese Teacher Standards (2012 Edition)** - **General Standard Chinese Character Table** 3. Terms and Definitions 3.1 **International Chinese Education** Education targeting learners of Chinese as a second language. 3.2 **International Chinese Teachers** All teachers worldwide engaged in teaching Chinese as a second language, such as Chinese teachers in China for international students, expatriate Chinese teachers, local overseas Chinese teachers, and online Chinese teachers. 3.3 **International Chinese Learners** Learners using Chinese as a second language. 3.4 **Chinese Proficiency** The language level exhibited by learners when completing a language communication task in Chinese. 3.5 **Four-Dimensional Benchmarks** Benchmarks measuring Chinese proficiency based on four fundamental language elements: syllables, characters, vocabulary, and grammar. 3.6 **Verbal Communication Abilities** Learners' comprehensive application of five language skills—listening, speak