New Course Guidelines & Application
ICCCI中文学校开设新课程的规定(试行）
2025年5月
为满足学校扩大发展的需求， 同时优化教学资源、合理规划和调整课程布局，继续为学生提供良好学习环境，现对ICCCI中文学校（以下简称“本校”）开设新课程的原则和流程作出如下规定：
一、总体原则
- 以学生需求为导向：新课程开设必须基于明确的学生学习需求和报名意愿。
- 以教学质量为前提：保证课程质量是学校的基本责任，教师需具备相应的教学能力和经验。
- 以资源条件为基础：受限于教室、时间、人力资源，并非所有课程申请都能立即实施。
- 统一规划、分期推进：每学期开课计划需由ICCCI中文学校管理委员会（以下简称“校委”）整体评估和批准。
二、成人教师开设新课程流程
- 申请人提交申请：
- 填写《ICCCI中文学校新课申请表》，提交至校委。
- 申请提交时间不得晚于前一学期结束前一个月。
- 校委评估申请：
- 校委将根据以下标准对申请进行综合评估：
- 课程内容是否符合本校教育目标，与现有课程是否重复或冲突
- 是否有足够的学生报名意愿（建议不少于6人）
- 是否具备相应的教学资源，包括时间安排、教室等
- 申请人是否有相应资质与充分准备
- 校委将根据以下标准对申请进行综合评估：
- 试点课程设立：
- 经校委评估，如申请初步符合开课条件，可批准将该课程设为“试点课程”，进行一学期试点教学。
- 在试点教学期间，校委需对课程效果进行进一步评估，包括教学质量、学生参与度及反馈等。
- 正式课程认定：
- 经校委对试点课程的进一步评估，如教学效果良好，学生反馈积极，可在下一学期转为正式课程。
三、学生教师开设新课程流程
为鼓励有能力的学生参与教学，校委提供下列专门流程，并设置相应门槛以确保教学质量：
- 申请人资格条件：
- 16岁以上。
- 曾在本校担任助教（TA）、志愿者（Volunteer）或代课教师（Sub-teacher）累计不少于一个完整学期（不少于30小时）。
- 表现积极、教学态度认真，有推荐信或主课老师正面评价。
- 申请人提交申请：
- 申请人填写《ICCCI中文学校新课申请表》，提交至校委。
- 申请提交时间不得晚于前一学期结束前一个月。
- 指导教师制度：
- 初次申请开课的学生教师需有一位成人教师或教学相关的校委人员作为指导教师。
- 指导教师负责对其教学内容、课堂管理及教学方法提供指导和监督。
- 试听与试讲评估：
- 申请人需在校委或相关教师面前进行一次30分钟试讲，由校委及相关教师评估其表达能力与教学组织能力。
- 试点课程设立：
- 如申请通过，申请人可开设一个学期的兴趣/探索类课程，如：书法、文化、绘画、演讲等。
- 课程持续评估与调整：
- 每学期末校委将持续进行评估，收集家长与学生的反馈，并结合指导教师意见，决定是否继续开设、暂停或调整该课程。
四、拟开设新课程的取消机制
尽管新课程经评估批准后原则上可进入实施阶段，但为确保教学质量与教学资源的有效利用，学校保留随时作出调整、延期或取消的权利。适用情形包括但不限于以下情况：
- 如学生报名人数未达开班标准，拟开设的新课程将被自动取消；
- 如教学资源（教室、时间段）已满，拟开设新课程将延期至下一学期重新评估；
- 如因课程筹备时间不足或教学准备不充分，可能导致课程教学质量无法保障，拟开设新课程将延期至下一学期重新评估；
- 如后续调研或反馈显示学生兴趣低、持续参与度差，可能出现教育资源浪费，校委可调整课程安排或取消该课程。
五、其他
本规定自发布之日起施行，以上规定的最终解释权归中文学校校委。
ICCCI中文学校
Regulations for Launching New Courses at ICCCI Chinese School
Provisional Version | May 2025
To support the school’s continued development, make effective use of educational resources, and align new courses with its educational mission, ICCCI Chinese School (“the School”) establishes the following principles and procedures.
I. General Principles
Student Needs: New courses must address clearly identified learning needs and demonstrate sufficient enrollment interest.
Instructional Quality: Instructors must have the teaching skills and experience needed to provide high-quality instruction.
Available Resources: Course approval depends on available classroom space, scheduling, and staffing. Some proposals may require deferred implementation.
Planning and Approval: All proposed courses must be reviewed and formally approved by the school committee as part of semester planning.
II. New Course Proposals by Adult Instructors
1. Application Submission
Instructors must submit the ICCCI Chinese School New Course Application Form to the school committee no later than one month before the end of the preceding semester.
2. Committee Review
The school committee will evaluate:
Alignment with the School’s educational mission and potential duplication or conflict with existing courses.
Demonstrated student interest, with a minimum of six enrolled students recommended.
Availability of classrooms, scheduling, and other instructional resources.
Instructor qualifications and readiness.
3. Pilot Implementation
Proposals that meet the initial criteria may be approved for a one-semester pilot program.
During the pilot semester, the school committee will assess instructional quality, student engagement, and feedback.
4. Inclusion in the Regular Curriculum
After successful completion of the pilot semester, courses with favorable outcomes and student feedback may be included in the School’s regular curriculum for future semesters.
III. New Course Proposals by Student Instructors
The School encourages high school students to develop leadership and teaching skills through the following process.
1. Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be at least 16 years old.
Have completed at least two semesters or 30 documented hours as a teaching assistant, classroom volunteer, or substitute instructor at the School.
Demonstrate dedication and professionalism, supported by a recommendation letter or favorable performance evaluation from a lead instructor.
2. Application Submission
Applicants must submit the ICCCI Chinese School New Course Application Form to the school committee no later than one month before the end of the preceding semester.
3. Mentorship
First-time student instructors must work with an adult instructor or academic coordinator who serves as a mentor.
The mentor will provide ongoing guidance and oversight on course content, classroom management, and teaching methods.
4. Teaching Demonstration
Applicants must present a 30-minute sample lesson to a review panel consisting of school committee members or senior teaching staff. The panel will evaluate communication skills and teaching ability.
5. Pilot Approval
Approved student-led courses will operate as one-semester exploratory programs. Examples include calligraphy, cultural studies, visual arts, and public speaking.
6. Evaluation and Continuation
At the end of each semester, the school committee will review student and parent feedback and mentor assessments to determine whether the course should continue, be suspended, or be adjusted.
IV. Course Adjustment, Postponement, or Cancellation
Approval does not guarantee that a new course will proceed. The School may adjust, postpone, or cancel a course to maintain instructional quality and use resources effectively.
Reasons include, but are not limited to:
Insufficient Enrollment: A course will be canceled if enrollment does not meet the required minimum.
Resource Constraints: A course will be postponed for reevaluation in the following semester if classroom space, scheduling, or other necessary resources are unavailable.
Insufficient Preparation: A course will be postponed for reassessment in the following semester if preparation time or instructional readiness is inadequate.
Low Student Interest or Engagement: A course may be adjusted or canceled if surveys, feedback, or participation indicate insufficient interest or engagement.
V. Miscellaneous
These regulations take effect on the date of issuance. The school committee retains final authority to interpret these provisions.
ICCCI Chinese School
ICCCI中文学校新课程申请表
申请人信息
姓名：
身份（成人教师 / 学生教师 / 志愿者等）：
联系方式（邮箱 / 电话）：
过往在本校服务经历（TA、志愿者、代课经验及时间段）：
拟开设课程信息
课程名称：
课程类型（语言 / 文化 / 艺术 / 兴趣类）：
面向年级/年龄层：
教学目标：
预计使用教材 / 教具：
教学大纲（可附页）：
建议上课时间（节数/每周时长）：
教室/资源需求：
是否已有学生意向名单（如有请附上）：
指导教师信息（学生教师专用）
指导教师姓名： 指导教师签名：_______________________________
与申请人关系：
是否同意担任课程指导并定期评估学生教师教学情况：☐ 是 ☐ 否
签字与承诺
本人确认上述信息属实，并承诺遵守学校相关规定，积极备课，认真负责。
申请人签名：_______________________________ 日期：__________________________
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ICCCI Chinese School New Course Application Form
Applicant Information
Name:
Role (Adult Teacher / Student teacher/ Volunteer, etc.):
Contact Info (Email / Phone):
Previous Experience at Our School (TA, Volunteer, Substitute Teaching, and Duration):
Proposed Course Information
Course Title:
Course Type (Language / Culture / Art / Interest-based):
Target Grade Level / Age Group:
Teaching Objectives:
Planned Textbooks / Teaching Materials:
Course Outline (Attach separately if needed):
Suggested Class Schedule (Frequency / Weekly Duration):
Classroom / Resource Requirements:
Do you have a list of interested students? (If yes, please attach):
(For Student Teachers Only) Mentor Information
Mentor Name: Mentor Signature：___________________________
Relationship with Applicant:
Willing to serve as mentor and regularly evaluate student teacher’s performance: ☐ Yes ☐ No
Signature & Commitment
I confirm that the above information is accurate and I agree to comply with the school’s policies. I will prepare my lessons diligently and teach responsibly.
Applicant Signature:________________________________ Date:______________________________
