ALO7 provides an exemplary curriculum framework for top-tier schools to mold students into global citizens
Wise English, an advanced international curriculum designed for students aged 13-15, cultivates the core abilities of native English thinking, proper language usage, and leadership skills to prepare students for the types of challenges they will face in the 21st century.
With a curriculum that incorporates international educational features, Wise English caters to Chinese students’ practical needs and helps them prepare for, and improve their performance on, international tests. The six-level curriculum aims to cultivate global citizens and future leaders with progressive vision. By strengthening their unique talents and skills, Wise English guides them to become confident and competitive young adults.
Ms. Melinda Thompson
Ms. Thompson is the Editor-in-Chief at ALO7 and has over 30 years of experience in children’s educational publishing. Prior to joining ALO7, she was a founding member of Disney English and was a Senior Producer in charge of content production. Her work has primarily focused on English education and language production for adolescent students, for which she has won the prestigious AEP Whole Curriculum Development ELL Distinguished Achievement Award, as well as numerous other international awards.
Andrew Shewbart
Mr. Shewbart was the first employee of the Disney English JV and is the lead consultant for CCTV’s English educational programming. He also authored a Columbia University Teachers College’s TEFL-C module. With more than two decades of teaching experience in China, Mr. Shewbart understands the problems that Chinese children encounter while learning English. He applies advanced teaching methodologies, leverages his years of practical teaching experience, and employs cutting-edge technology in the research and production of ALO7’s entire educational product line.
Li Na
s. Na is a top ALO7 Wise English curriculum consultant who received a Ph. D. in cognitive studies in education.
Dr. Karen Price
Dr. Karen Price is a master of second language acquisition. She is a former professor at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, a former deputy director of ESL curriculum research and production, and has received multiple awards for her contributions to both the educational and scientific fields. Her work has been recognized by the Apple Classroom of Tomorrow Institution.
Prof. Nicholas Negroponte
Professor Negroponte is a digital guru. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Media Lab and is the author of the best-selling book, Being Digital. He is also the founder of the One Laptop per Child project which aims to bring the Internet to everyone in the world.
Dr. Victoria Saxon
Dr. Victoria Saxon is a Doctor of Education Psychology and a world-famous children’s book writer. With over 20 years of publishing experience, her books have been best-sellers in many countries.
Curriculum features
Learn English in different forms
Wise English implements Content-based instruction (CBI) to combine English language acquisition with diverse subject matter, which encourages students to apply English forms in diverse situations. Students have the opportunity to learn about current events and trending topics, and continue developing their critical thinking skills by organizing their opinions and drawing their own conclusions.
Our ZB Grammar System
ALO7 is pleased to introduce the most authoritative and comprehensive Zaner-Bloser grammar teaching system to date. The system, which is included in Wise English, encourages students to think like native English speakers and use advanced grammar properly to ensure clear, concise, and effective communication.
Cultivating Global Leadership
ALO7’s Wise English encourages students to express their individual opinions and practice advanced critical thinking skills by:
Teaching research skills
Guiding independent, critical thinking
Posing thought-provoking discussion questions about global topics
Promoting self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and community service
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