Making Learning Fun and Meaningful with Cici Chen

Send us Fan MailCici Chen is an educator at a bilingual international school in Shanghai, China, with 14 years of experience teaching young learners. Known for creating joyful, engaging classrooms, Chen believes that when students genuinely enjoy learning, deeper growth naturally follows. In this special topical episode, Chen shares how her approach to teaching has evolved from relying on games to designing purposeful learning experiences that balance hands-on fun and meaningful skill development. Chen’s insights offer practical inspiration for educators looking to bring more joy into their classrooms while supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally. Get your free copy of The K-12 Teacher's Guide to Saving Time While Lesson Planning! Download for free here ➡️ https://teach.moreland.edu/save-time-lesson-planning-guide Moreland University can help you create the teaching career of your dreams. Get your U.S. teaching license in as little as 9 months Earn a master's degree in 12 months Keep growing with professional developmentLearn more at moreland.eduThanks for listening to Front of the Class: Real Stories From Real Educators. Keep the conversation going with us on social: Instagram: @frontoftheclass.podcastTikTok: @frontoftheclass.podcastWant to jumpstart or grow your teaching career? Moreland University's 100% online TEACH-NOW Teacher Preparation Certificate Program can help you get certified in as little as 9 months. Moreland also offers master's degrees in high-demand areas that can be completed 12 months.