Teaching Chinese as a Second Language

2019-01-21
Teaching Chinese as a Second Language

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  • Author: Jane Orton
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1351206850
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 197

Grounded in analysis of Chinese and international educational concepts and classroom techniques currently used to teach Chinese as a Second Language, and a thorough review of recent research in the field, this volume identifies the learning challenges of the language for native English speakers. Orton and Scrimgeour assess the gap in knowledge and skills between learners’ initial and future proficiency levels as L2 Chinese speakers, map their needs as learners towards achieving a high language proficiency, and set out an informed, integrated teaching orientation and practice for the Chinese classroom that responds to those needs. Chapters in the volume address curriculum design, teaching diverse learners and levels, the learning challenges of Chinese oral and literacy skills, grammar and vocabulary, discourse development, cultural understanding, and the affordances of a visit to China. Filled with original and engaging teaching and learning tools and techniques, this book is an essential and rich content resource for primary and secondary teachers, and teacher candidates and educators in Chinese as a Second Language education.

Studies on Learning and Teaching Chinese as a Second Language

2018-11-06
Studies on Learning and Teaching Chinese as a Second Language

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  • Author: Xiaohong Wen
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • ISBN: 1351208667
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 249

Studies on Learning and Teaching Chinese as a Second Language represents the current advances in the field. It showcases theoretically motivated empirical studies and diverse methods used for a better understanding of how Chinese language is acquired as a second or foreign language. This contributes to L2 acquisition research in general and L2 Chinese specifically. Furthermore, this research is useful for teachers seeking to understand their students’ learning processes and adjust their pedagogical approach for more effective instruction. The book bridges the gap between research and instruction by providing pedagogical implications rooted in empirical findings.

Teaching and Learning Chinese as a Second or Foreign Language

2019-10-23
Teaching and Learning Chinese as a Second or Foreign Language

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  • Author: Ko-Yin Sung
  • Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
  • ISBN: 1498574807
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 251

Teaching and Learning Chinese as a Second or Foreign Language, edited by Ko-Yin Sung, addresses three emerging themes in the field of Chinese language teaching and learning. (1) Increasingly ubiquitous in all language learning and teaching, and for the learning of Chinese as a second language in particular, information and communication technology (ICT) can serve as an important and effective tool. Several chapters focus on how certain emerging ICT tools are applied in teaching and learning Chinese as a second language. (2) Due to China’s economic and political influence, the number of students of all ages studying Chinese as a second language—but especially young learners—has increased in many parts of the world. Despite this, the research into teaching Chinese to young learners has lagged behind. Several chapters investigate young learners’ motivations and effective methods for assisting them to master the Chinese language. (3) The writing system of the Chinese language poses many challenges for learners, especially those more familiar with alphabetical languages. In light of this difficulty in learning Chinese characters, some of the chapters identify effective teaching and learning strategies to master the Chinese language.

Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language

2011
Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language

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  • Author: Michael Erwin Everson
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9780887277948
  • Category : Chinese language
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 0

Designed for teachers of Chinese at all levels, this groundbreaking Second Edition has been fully updated and revised with information to help teachers create strong, sustainable K-16 Chinese language programs.

Classroom Research on Chinese as a Second Language

2019-04-24
Classroom Research on Chinese as a Second Language

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  • Author: Fangyuan Yuan
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1351356488
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 266

This collection brings together a series of empirical studies on topics surrounding classrooms of Chinese as a second language (L2) by drawing on a range of theoretical frameworks, methodological strategies, and pedagogical perspectives. Over the past two decades, research on classroom-based second language acquisition (SLA) has emerged and expanded as one of the most important sub-domains in the general field of SLA. In Chinese SLA, however, scarce attention has been devoted to this line of research. With chapters written by scholars in the field of SLA—many of whom are experienced in classroom teaching, teacher education, or program administration in Chinese as a second language—this book helps disentangle the complicated relationships among linguistic targets, pedagogical conditions, assessment tools, learner individual differences, and teacher variables that exist in the so-called "black-box" classrooms of L2 Chinese.

Teaching and Learning Chinese as a Foreign Language

2006
Teaching and Learning Chinese as a Foreign Language

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  • Author: Janet Zhiqun Xing
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9789622097636
  • Category : Chinese language
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 0

This book provides a research-based account of how to teach and learn Chinese as a foreign language. In addition to the discussion of relevant second/foreign language research, this volume gives detailed information on ways to develop a pedagogical model that is uniquely suited to teaching Chinese in five key areas pronunciation (tones and pinyin), characters and words, sentences (when and why different sentence structures are used), discourse and pragmatic competence (coherence and genre), and cultural competence. Specially written for Chinese language teachers, student teachers, and applied linguists, this is the first book written in English that systematically addresses all major aspects involved in teaching and learning Chinese as a foreign language. This book covers all the fundamental grammar elements in Chinese, explains their functions in discourse and communication, and explores different strategies for teaching and engaging students in learning the language.

Teaching Chinese Language in Singapore

2022-01-01
Teaching Chinese Language in Singapore

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  • Author: Soh Kay Cheng
  • Publisher: Springer Nature
  • ISBN: 9811670668
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 130

This book is cast in a Singaporean context in which Chinese Language is taught as a second language with an emphasis on communicational skills. It showcases ideas on including cultural teaching to enhance second language learning for more effective outcomes. As a collection of chapters relevant to cultural teaching, the book seeks to enthuse Chinese Language educators to incorporate elements of Chinese culture into their lessons. It is practice-oriented and provides examples using Chinese language textbooks, with suggestions for post-lesson activities. It also documents and discusses the needed developments of Singapore's Chinese culture with references to the three popular co-curricular activities of Chinese music, drama (crosstalk), and dance in schools.

Key Issues in Chinese as a Second Language Research

2017-06-26
Key Issues in Chinese as a Second Language Research

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  • Author: Istvan Kecskes
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • ISBN: 1317336569
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 323

Key Issues in Chinese as a Second Language Research presents and discusses research projects that serve as theoretical grounding for improving the teaching and learning of Chinese as a second language (CSL) in order to help researchers and practitioners better understand the acquisition, development, and use of CSL. With the exception of the first chapter, which is state-of-the-art, each chapter makes an attempt to bring together theory and practice by focusing on theory building and theory application in practice. The book is organized around areas where most future research is needed in CSL: phonology, semantics, grammar, and pragmatics. Consisting of contributions from an international group of scholars working on cutting-edge research, this is the ideal text for researchers, graduate students, and practitioners in the area of Chinese as a second or foreign language.

Exploring Innovative Pedagogy in the Teaching and Learning of Chinese as a Foreign Language

2015-11-07
Exploring Innovative Pedagogy in the Teaching and Learning of Chinese as a Foreign Language

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  • Author: Robyn Moloney
  • Publisher: Springer
  • ISBN: 981287772X
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 274

Teachers of Chinese as a foreign language in many international contexts are searching for pedagogic solutions to promote effective learning. Models of innovative and successful approaches are urgently needed. This volume presents a collection of compelling and empirically rich research studies that showcases innovative developments in the practice of teaching Chinese as a foreign language. The studies focus on three interrelated areas: learners, teachers, and applications of new technologies. Specifically, the studies explore methods for fostering learner-centred classrooms, autonomous learners, intercultural learning, the role of teacher views and identities, the nature of a ‘middle ground’ approach, and technologies that accommodate the unique aspects of the Chinese language, with new options for mobile and interactive learners. Providing both inspiration and practical models for language practitioners and researchers, it offers a vital resource for teachers’ professional development, and for pre-service teacher education.

Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning of Chinese as a Foreign Language

2018-10-09
Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning of Chinese as a Foreign Language

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  • Author: Amber Navarre
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1317282337
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 195

Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning of Chinese as a Foreign Language provides new and experienced teachers of Chinese with a timely review and evaluation of the use of technology in the language classroom. The book draws from Second Language Acquisition theories and empirical studies to demonstrate the use of technologies in facilitating language learning. With a strong practical and pedagogical focus, this is an ideal resource for current and prospective teachers of Chinese as a Foreign Language. Key features include: Demonstration and analysis of technologies in use Principles and methods to evaluate instructional technologies Summary tables presenting the key functions of each technology tool Online resources include up-to-date information on new technologies and tools to address the ever-changing nature of the topic.