2012 Vol 10, No.1 (Issue 19) - Singapore Centre for Chinese Language Contents

1. A Discussion on the Importance of Teaching, Assessment and Testing from the Perspective of the Singapore Primary Level Chinese Language Syllabus

2. An Empirical Study on the System Design of Multiuser Annotation Vertical Layout e-Book System

3. An Inquiry into the Effectiveness and Factors of Success in Developing School-based Curricula: Views of Chinese Language Teachers and Case Analysis of Hong Kong Primary Schools

4. Assessment for Learning: Strategies and Methods of Show and Tell in the Chinese Language Classroom

5. Computer Supported Collaborative Inquiry: Knowledge Building Community and Teachers

6. A Study on Chinese Character Acquisition of Hong Kong Elementary School Children

]]> https://sccl.sg/en/publication-and-jcle/journal-jcle/jcle-issues/2012-vol-10-no-1-issue-19?format=html https://sccl.sg/joomlatools-files/docman-images/JCLE_covers/Issue19.jpg 2012 Vol 10, No.1 (Issue 19) - Singapore Centre for Chinese Language https://sccl.sg/en/publication-and-jcle/journal-jcle/jcle-issues/2012-vol-10-no-1-issue-19?format=html Fri, 01 Jun 2012 22:00:00 +0800 en-GB hourly 1 1. A Discussion on the Importance of Teaching, Assessment and Testing from the Perspective of the Singapore Primary Level Chinese Language Syllabus https://sccl.sg/en/publication-and-jcle/journal-jcle/jcle-issues/2012-vol-10-no-1-issue-19/41-a-discussion-on-the-importance-of-teaching-assessment-and-testing-from-the-perspective-of-the-singapore-primary-level-chinese-language-syllabus?format=html 1. A Discussion on the Importance of Teaching, Assessment and Testing from the Perspective of the Singapore Primary Level Chinese Language Syllabus This paper examines the 2007 Singapore Primary Level Chinese Language Syllabus and provides insights into the relationship between teaching, assessment and testing, with respect to the development of integrated language skills. To meet the learning objectives stated in the syllabus, it is essential for educators to understand the fundamental laws of second language teaching and acquisition. Students should also be equipped with knowledge of the language. Assessment and testing is an integral part of the curriculum and must be aligned to the learning objectives. If used effectively, assessment and testing can bring about a positive backwash effect on the teaching and learning process.

Keywords: Syllabus, Teaching, Assessment, Testing

]]> https://sccl.sg/en/publication-and-jcle/journal-jcle/jcle-issues/2012-vol-10-no-1-issue-19/41-a-discussion-on-the-importance-of-teaching-assessment-and-testing-from-the-perspective-of-the-singapore-primary-level-chinese-language-syllabus?format=html This paper examines the 2007 Singapore Primary Level Chinese Language Syllabus and provides insights into the relationship between teaching, assessment and testing, with respect to the development of integrated language skills. To meet the learning objectives stated in the syllabus, it is essential for educators to understand the fundamental laws of second language teaching and acquisition. Students should also be equipped with knowledge of the language. Assessment and testing is an integral part of the curriculum and must be aligned to the learning objectives. If used effectively, assessment and testing can bring about a positive backwash effect on the teaching and learning process.

Keywords: Syllabus, Teaching, Assessment, Testing

]]> andy@ifoundries.com (Super User) 2012 Vol 10, No.1 (Issue 19) Fri, 01 Jun 2012 22:00:00 +0800 2. An Empirical Study on the System Design of Multiuser Annotation Vertical Layout e-Book System https://sccl.sg/en/publication-and-jcle/journal-jcle/jcle-issues/2012-vol-10-no-1-issue-19/42-an-empirical-study-on-the-system-design-of-multiuser-annotation-vertical-layout-e-book-system?format=html 2. An Empirical Study on the System Design of Multiuser Annotation Vertical Layout e-Book System Annotation technology is a new concept in the worldwide web. It is now used as a computer assisted language learning tool. The use of this system concept in the vertical layout e-book will be beneficial to Chinese language learners who are used to reading Chinese in the vertical direction. The purpose of the study is to design a vertical layout e-book system, which is a change from the normal horizontal file documentation. Combined with the annotation technology, the vertical layout e-book system has multiple annotation features which include text, graphics, and multimedia. This system supports multiusers, allowing them to share their annotation contents online, which in turn meet their learning needs. During the experimental period, this electronic e-book system has received positive feedback from system administrators and users. We believe that the use of this electronic e-book will enhance the effectiveness of Chinese language learning.

Keywords: Online Vertical Layout e-Book, Annotation Technology, e-Book, Web2.0, Multiuser System

]]> https://sccl.sg/en/publication-and-jcle/journal-jcle/jcle-issues/2012-vol-10-no-1-issue-19/42-an-empirical-study-on-the-system-design-of-multiuser-annotation-vertical-layout-e-book-system?format=html Annotation technology is a new concept in the worldwide web. It is now used as a computer assisted language learning tool. The use of this system concept in the vertical layout e-book will be beneficial to Chinese language learners who are used to reading Chinese in the vertical direction. The purpose of the study is to design a vertical layout e-book system, which is a change from the normal horizontal file documentation. Combined with the annotation technology, the vertical layout e-book system has multiple annotation features which include text, graphics, and multimedia. This system supports multiusers, allowing them to share their annotation contents online, which in turn meet their learning needs. During the experimental period, this electronic e-book system has received positive feedback from system administrators and users. We believe that the use of this electronic e-book will enhance the effectiveness of Chinese language learning.

Keywords: Online Vertical Layout e-Book, Annotation Technology, e-Book, Web2.0, Multiuser System

]]> andy@ifoundries.com (Super User) 2012 Vol 10, No.1 (Issue 19) Fri, 01 Jun 2012 21:00:00 +0800 3. An Inquiry into the Effectiveness and Factors of Success in Developing School-based Curricula: Views of Chinese Language Teachers and Case Analysis of Hong Kong Primary Schools https://sccl.sg/en/publication-and-jcle/journal-jcle/jcle-issues/2012-vol-10-no-1-issue-19/43-an-inquiry-into-the-effectiveness-and-factors-of-success-in-developing-school-based-curricula-views-of-chinese-language-teachers-and-case-analysis-of-hong-kong-primary-schools?format=html 3. An Inquiry into the Effectiveness and Factors of Success in Developing School-based Curricula: Views of Chinese Language Teachers and Case Analysis of Hong Kong Primary Schools This paper intends to investigate what school-based curricula Hong Kong primary schools have implemented for the Chinese language subject. It also examines the attitudes of Chinese language teachers towards developing school-based curricula. Three cases studies are used to analyse the factors of success. Research methods include questionnaires, text analysis and interviews. 278 returned questionnaires indicate that most primary schools in Hong Kong have experiences in developing school-based curricula in or prior to the year 2008. The school-based curricula developed are closely related to Chinese language learning. An effective school-based curriculum is attributed to the following factors: students' interest are addressed, resources are managed efficiently, collaboration among teachers and employing effective teaching strategies. Difficulties in implementation include lack of the above factors of success, time constraints and the heavy workloads of teachers. The research findings will be useful for schools and teachers interested in developing school-based curricula.

Keywords: School-based Curriculum, Hong Kong Primary School Chinese Language Education Questionnaire, Case Study, Views of Teachers

]]> https://sccl.sg/en/publication-and-jcle/journal-jcle/jcle-issues/2012-vol-10-no-1-issue-19/43-an-inquiry-into-the-effectiveness-and-factors-of-success-in-developing-school-based-curricula-views-of-chinese-language-teachers-and-case-analysis-of-hong-kong-primary-schools?format=html This paper intends to investigate what school-based curricula Hong Kong primary schools have implemented for the Chinese language subject. It also examines the attitudes of Chinese language teachers towards developing school-based curricula. Three cases studies are used to analyse the factors of success. Research methods include questionnaires, text analysis and interviews. 278 returned questionnaires indicate that most primary schools in Hong Kong have experiences in developing school-based curricula in or prior to the year 2008. The school-based curricula developed are closely related to Chinese language learning. An effective school-based curriculum is attributed to the following factors: students' interest are addressed, resources are managed efficiently, collaboration among teachers and employing effective teaching strategies. Difficulties in implementation include lack of the above factors of success, time constraints and the heavy workloads of teachers. The research findings will be useful for schools and teachers interested in developing school-based curricula.

Keywords: School-based Curriculum, Hong Kong Primary School Chinese Language Education Questionnaire, Case Study, Views of Teachers

]]> andy@ifoundries.com (Super User) 2012 Vol 10, No.1 (Issue 19) Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:00:00 +0800 4. Assessment for Learning: Strategies and Methods of Show and Tell in the Chinese Language Classroom https://sccl.sg/en/publication-and-jcle/journal-jcle/jcle-issues/2012-vol-10-no-1-issue-19/44-assessment-for-learning-strategies-and-methods-of-show-and-tell-in-the-chinese-language-classroom?format=html 4. Assessment for Learning: Strategies and Methods of Show and Tell in the Chinese Language Classroom Show and Tell is a widely practiced activity for teaching and assessing listening and speaking at lower primary level. Based on the principles of assessment for learning, this paper elaborates on the strategies for eliciting students' best performance in Show and Tell. It also examines the effective implementation of formative and summative assessment.

Keywords: Assessment for Learning, Show and Tell, Strategy, Method

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Keywords: Assessment for Learning, Show and Tell, Strategy, Method

]]> andy@ifoundries.com (Super User) 2012 Vol 10, No.1 (Issue 19) Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:00:00 +0800 5. Computer Supported Collaborative Inquiry: Knowledge Building Community and Teachers https://sccl.sg/en/publication-and-jcle/journal-jcle/jcle-issues/2012-vol-10-no-1-issue-19/45-computer-supported-collaborative-inquiry-knowledge-building-community-and-teachers?format=html 5. Computer Supported Collaborative Inquiry: Knowledge Building Community and Teachers In face of the increasingly complex classroom environment, the need to develop teachers' competency in creating new knowledge and pedagogical models through community-based collaborative inquiry has emerged to be a key component of teacher education. This paper attempts to introduce the Knowledge Building Community as a teacher development model to facilitate co-creation of knowledge among teachers. It elaborates on how the model can be employed through a case study to build teachers' competency in making sense of emerging technology.

Keywords: Teacher Education, Knowledge Building Community, Language Education

]]> https://sccl.sg/en/publication-and-jcle/journal-jcle/jcle-issues/2012-vol-10-no-1-issue-19/45-computer-supported-collaborative-inquiry-knowledge-building-community-and-teachers?format=html In face of the increasingly complex classroom environment, the need to develop teachers' competency in creating new knowledge and pedagogical models through community-based collaborative inquiry has emerged to be a key component of teacher education. This paper attempts to introduce the Knowledge Building Community as a teacher development model to facilitate co-creation of knowledge among teachers. It elaborates on how the model can be employed through a case study to build teachers' competency in making sense of emerging technology.

Keywords: Teacher Education, Knowledge Building Community, Language Education

]]> andy@ifoundries.com (Super User) 2012 Vol 10, No.1 (Issue 19) Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:00:00 +0800 6 A Study on Chinese Character Acquisition of Hong Kong Elementary School Children https://sccl.sg/en/publication-and-jcle/journal-jcle/jcle-issues/2012-vol-10-no-1-issue-19/220-a-study-on-chinese-character-acquisition-of-hong-kong-elementary-school-children?format=html 6 A Study on Chinese Character Acquisition of Hong Kong Elementary School Children Chinese character recognition is essential to understanding and generating sentences. It is the foundation for developing reading and writing competence in Chinese language acquisition. In 2007, the Hong Kong Curriculum Development Unit published the Revised Character List for Hong Kong elementary education. This paper reports the results of a study on the character knowledge and recognition ability of 2,942 Hong Kong junior elementary Chinese children by utilizing the 2,376 characters in the Revised Character List (2007). Findings show that: 1. There are no significant language differences between boys and girls in terms of character knowledge and character recognition ability. 2. The children's character knowledge and character recognition ability grow with the increase of grade. 3. The simple Chinese character and the top-bottom structure of complex Chinese character are the two types of the characters that are relatively easy to recognise in terms of children's character acquisition.

Keywords: Chinese Character Acquisition, Chinese as a First Language, Chinese Language Education

]]> https://sccl.sg/en/publication-and-jcle/journal-jcle/jcle-issues/2012-vol-10-no-1-issue-19/220-a-study-on-chinese-character-acquisition-of-hong-kong-elementary-school-children?format=html Chinese character recognition is essential to understanding and generating sentences. It is the foundation for developing reading and writing competence in Chinese language acquisition. In 2007, the Hong Kong Curriculum Development Unit published the Revised Character List for Hong Kong elementary education. This paper reports the results of a study on the character knowledge and recognition ability of 2,942 Hong Kong junior elementary Chinese children by utilizing the 2,376 characters in the Revised Character List (2007). Findings show that: 1. There are no significant language differences between boys and girls in terms of character knowledge and character recognition ability. 2. The children's character knowledge and character recognition ability grow with the increase of grade. 3. The simple Chinese character and the top-bottom structure of complex Chinese character are the two types of the characters that are relatively easy to recognise in terms of children's character acquisition.

Keywords: Chinese Character Acquisition, Chinese as a First Language, Chinese Language Education

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