Online Workshop: Putonghua × Values Education — A New Paradigm

With the latest release of the EDB Values Education Curriculum Framework (2026), putting the spirit of "rooted in China, connecting to the world, embracing the future" into everyday teaching has become a fresh challenge for Putonghua teachers.

This online workshop helps you move beyond traditional patterns and balance cultural depth with technological innovation. We show how rich digital resources can stretch limited class time and lighten workload, and demonstrate AI-driven role-play so students can hold cross-time conversations in Putonghua with Zhuge Liang and Su Dongpo—making practice warmer and more emotionally meaningful. Wondering how to make values education truly "come alive" in the Putonghua classroom? This practical, content-rich session is not to be missed!

🤖 Embracing the future — Sayo AI live demo Speaker: Sayo AI Director of R&D Topic: Bringing values alive — AI role-play and immersive Putonghua learning • Core content: Integrating Putonghua learning with values education How the Sayo AI platform combines language learning, values education, and immersive interaction so students express, reflect, and exchange ideas in authentic contexts. AI role-play and cross-time dialogue Students interact in Putonghua with historical and cultural figures, for example: • With AI Zhuge Liang on loyalty and responsibility • With AI Su Dongpo on resilience in adversity Deepening understanding of Chinese culture and values Interactive dialogue helps students grasp the spirit of cultural figures and connect those values to their own lives. AI reading assessment demo How the platform diagnoses Putonghua reading of texts such as "Nostalgia" (《鄉愁》) with instant feedback.

📚 Also featuring — Rooted in China (UPEP Putonghua digital resources) Showcases lesson videos and related e-resources from New Living Putonghua, with scenario filming, live performances, and voice-assessment tools to support pre-class prep, self-study extension, and classroom teaching.

🙋 Q&A and resource takeaway Q&A Session: answers on AI tools and curriculum alignment. Perks bundle: • Complimentary Sayo AI Putonghua pilot access. • Downloadable webinar handouts.