What Led You to Mandarin Immersion? Please Complete This Survey!!
It is really important that families take the time to complete Ted’s survey (it took me less than 8 minutes to complete) so we can further research that explores what motivates families to pursue a Mandarin immersion education. Please forward this survey to parents at your school, parent boards, and PAASSC families. Ted and his family are a great addition to our PAASSC family and I hope you are able to support the work he is doing.
Hello Parents!
My name is Edward Watson and I am a graduate student in the Sociology PhD program at University of California – Irvine. My research is focusing on parental motivations for Mandarin Immersion programs. I left for China in 2006 and ended up staying over four years, having been back twice on visits. I did not know any Chinese upon arrival, but through continued hard work, I have achieved near fluency. My experience with the Chinese language and Its culture has changed my life for the better, giving me the desire to use what I have learned to act as a resource for other students and families.
I am happy to see the recent increase in the popularity of Mandarin Immersion programs. I am curious as to why parents are choosing this style of education for their children, and whether the reasons behind this choice differ between parents’ experiences and backgrounds. In order to better examine the rising demand for Mandarin programs, I am asking parents to complete an anonymous online survey by clicking on the link at the bottom. The 25-question survey should not take more than 15 minutes to complete and your answers will provide substantial data for this project. My ultimate goal is to strengthen the educational and cultural bonds between America and China while increasing an understanding for our global society. Whenever possible, I would also like to offer a small compensation provided through my email as a token of my appreciation.
Thanks so much for you time!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mandarin-immersion
Edward Watson
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