Blended Learning for Bilingual Math, Science and Technology Teachers' Professional Development in China

Abstract

In this paper, we analyzed the growth and development of international education programs in secondary schools in China, within which MSL (Mathematics, Science and Technology) education in a bilingual environment (mainly English and Mandarin) is an essential section. One of the barriers for their further expansion is the unbalanced regional distribution and the resulting shortage in qualified educators. Blended learning is adopted in teachers' professional development to optimize the allocation of resources with the help of online modules designed based on subjects and stages, followed by regular offline workshops.