Studies in Teaching and Learning Chinese as a Second Language
Description
This cutting-edge collection of empirical research focuses on teaching and learning Chinese as a Second Language (CSL) in Singapore and contributes to CSL or Chinese as a Foreign Language (CFL) pedagogy directly by closing the gap between research and practice.
Studies in this volume are organised according to the different CSL/CFL teaching and learning settings which includes diverse theoretical frameworks (e.g., psychological, sociocultural, and cognitive etc.), methodologies (qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods), modes of instruction (face-to-face and computer-mediated), targets of instruction (character learning, reading, writing, motivation, and professional learning), and levels of instruction (pre-school, primary and secondary). With original and engaging teaching and learning tools and techniques, this book is very useful for local and international teachers and researchers who seek to understand and explore CSL/CFL students' learning processes, effective learning strategies as well as professional training methods.
Moving from theory to practice, this volume is an essential and rich resource for courses in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL) programs, pre-service teaching-training courses and those who are interested in upgrading their second language acquisition knowledge bases and techniques.
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Limei Zhang is Dean of Academic Affairs and Senior Lecturer at the Singapore Centre for Chinese Language, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Content
Foreword - Prof Christine Goh
Foreword - Dr Kay Cheng Soh
Foreword - Dr Suan Fong Foo
Series Editors' Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The Relations Between Home Language and Literacy Environment Facets and Singaporean Chinese Learners
Chapter 3: Error Analysis and Teaching Strategies for Chinese Character Learning in Singapore Primary Schools at the Elementary Level
Chapter 4: Learning to read Chinese: Phonetic Radical Awareness of Chinese language learners in Singapore
Chapter 6: Enhancing Students' Topic Examination and Content Conceptualization Skills in Prompted Compositions by Cognitive Training
Chapter 8: Developing a Chinese Essay Guiding System for Singapore Lower Secondary Students
Chapter 9: Integrating Technology Meaningfully in Chinese as a Second Language Classrooms: Insights from Pioneering Practitioners in Singapore
Chapter 10: A Study on the Integration of Cultural Teaching in Singapore Secondary Chinese Language Teaching
Chapter 11: Investigating Singapore Chinese Language Teachers' Assessment Literacy: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices
