Day 2 began with Dr Xiaolu Wang, who provided a clear and informative overview of New Zealand’s NCEA assessment system, comparing it with other international frameworks such as the IB. Her session encouraged participants to reflect on their own teaching methods and explore ways to refine and improve their classroom practice. Mr Louis Heap, Principal of Arahoe School, followed with a lively and insightful session on primary school classroom management. Daisy Huang, Chinese language teacher at Westlake Boys High School, shared an in-depth analysis of the challenges of teaching Chinese in New Zealand, particularly the need to cater to diverse learner backgrounds. Dr Yan Yang from Tui Tuia Learning Circle introduced a range of digital tools and demonstrated how these can be seamlessly integrated into Chinese language teaching—opening up exciting possibilities for engagement in the digital learning space.

Fudan University teacher Wang Yu and Ms Rachel Liu shared their personal journeys—from volunteer to professional international Chinese teacher, and from an MLA to a local registered language teacher, respectively. The day concluded on a high note, with MLAs feeling inspired, empowered, and better equipped to take the next steps in their teaching journey.

To wrap up the March Workshop, a special cultural activity— ceramic painting— was arranged for the participants. In a relaxed and welcoming setting, each participant had the chance to express their creativity by designing and painting their own ceramic piece. The activity offered a moment of calm reflection and joy, allowing everyone to unwind and connect through art.