The Talent Cultivation Model for International Chinese Language Teacher Based on Experiential Learning Theory

With the rapid development of China, the demand for Chinese language learning continues to be strong, and the demand for Chinese language teacher is also increasing simultaneously. Cultivating excellent teachers has become an urgent task. As the foundational stage of the “training chain”for international Chinese language teachers, the current undergraduate training program for international Chinese education is still a field where theory outweighs practice. To help students build a solid foundation while gaining in-depth understanding of the real-life teaching scenario and requirements of international Chinese education, and to explore development directions, the practitioners at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, based on the “International Chinese Teacher Professional Competency Standards” and experiential learning theory framework, have developed a “XiPu approach”, integrating professional skills, professional practice, and professional knowledge in training. This approach, through the permeation of a four-stage cyclic structure of “concrete experience - reflective observation - abstract conceptualization-active experimentation” in teaching design, encourages students to actively practice this dynamic learning mode in their growth path. It represents an initial exploration of a talent cultivation model with the goal of lifelong learning.