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The Designing and Implementing of Blended Chinese Course

by Dr Sim Seok Hwa, Dr Liu May, Dr Goh Hock Huan, Liu Zeng Jiao, Wendy Toh Hwee Bin

Dr Sim Seok Hwa, Dr Liu May, Dr Goh Hock Huan, Liu Zeng Jiao, Wendy Toh Hwee Bin

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International Conference :   4th International Chinese Conference
Organiser :   Southwestern University, The Singapore Chinese Teachers' Union (SCTU), Hong Kong Institute of Education
Venue :   Chongqing, China
Date(s) :   4-Dec-2009 (Fri) - 8-Dec-2009 (Tue)

 

Abstract

This paper introduces a pilot study of school-based curriculum at Singapore Centre for Chinese Language (SCCL). We integrate podcast with Chinese language learning. Our research objects are the secondary students in Singapore. In this pilot study there are 2 rounds courses within six-months. In this paper we describe the background and the research process first. Secondly, we share the research results based on the qualitative and quantitative analysis. Finally, we provide a model of integrating podcast into Chinese language classroom activities using 3 communication modes in order to enhance students' interest in learning Chinese as well as their listening and speaking skills effectively.

Keyword(s) : podcasts; task-based learning; listening and speaking competency; teaching Chinese language

International Conference :  

4th International Chinese Conference

Organiser :  

Southwestern University, The Singapore Chinese Teachers' Union (SCTU), Hong Kong Institute of Education

Chongqing, China

4-Dec-2009 (Fri) - 8-Dec-2009 (Tue)

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