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高班阅读课的网上课件：设计与应用 (Online components for advanced Chinese reading classes: Design and implementation)
李兆麟 (Lee, Siu -lun), 香港中文大学 (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
pp. 1-22: Article PDF
摘要：
很多学生在中文阅读课初期都充满信心，但高班时却有挫败感，甚至找不到学习方向。本文定位于香港的大学层面，集中讨论在对外汉语教学中，高班阅读课混合教学法任务型网上课件的设计与应用的实际经验。混合教学法结合网上语言输入，网上任务及真实课堂任务。真实任务是用语用框架，以真实或半真实的教学材料设计而成。本文讨论在香港一个对外汉语课程中进行的一项行动研究。调查结果显示混合教学方法的网上课件对学生成绩有正面影响。研究结果显示，混合教学法的任务型网上课件虽在汉字识别上没有直接影响，却提升了学生阅读理解能力。
Abstract:
Many students find encouragement and satisfactions in the early stage of Chinese reading classes; however sometimes feel frustrated and disoriented in advanced levels (Hsueh, 2005; Lau, 2009; Mark & Lu, 2005). This paper discusses the empirical experience of designing and implementing a blended teaching and learning model in Advanced Chinese Reading classes in teaching Chinese as a foreign language (CFL) setting at university level in Hong Kong. The blended model combines online inputs and authentic tasks with classroom activities. Authentic tasks, using authentic or semi-authentic teaching materials, are designed based on a pragmatic framework. Action research has been done and investigates how the blended approach and the online components affect learning outcomes of the learners. The result suggests that the blended task-based approach, though does not show direct impact on character recognition, helps students increase their reading comprehension skills.
在线汉语教学和资源系统建设的问题与改进：以《网络孔子学院》和《长城汉语》为例(Issues in the development of online CFL learning and resource systems: A case study of Great Wall Chinese and Confucius Institute Online)
笪骏 (Da, Jun), 中田纳西州立大学 (Middle Tennessee State University)
pp. 23-35: Article PDF
摘要：
虽然中国大陆已陆续推出了数个对外汉语在线教学和资源系统，但它们目前还难以在北美地区大学汉语教学中得到有效的应用。本文结合中田纳西州立大学汉语教学的实际情况探讨影响使用这些系统的几个教学设计和平台技术问题，并提出相应的改进建议。希望我们的分析和建议能对今后类似的对外汉语教学资源和平台开发提供一些有益的借鉴，同时也可为汉语教师评估和选择教学资源提供一个参考框架。
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While several CFL online learning and resource systems have been made available from mainland China, few have been adopted successfully in the CFL instruction in colleges and universities in North America. This paper examines several pedagogical and technical issues that have limited their application in North America and makes several recommendations on improving the design of those learning and resource systems. It is hoped that our analysis and recommendations will be helpful to those who are going to improve or develop similar systems. At the same time, they can also be used by CFL instructors in their evaluation and selection of CFL learning and resource systems.
活力教师：卡通与对外汉语教学 (Animated teaching: Using cartoons in teaching Chinese as a foreign language)
连育仁 (Lien, Yu-Jen), 国立台湾师范大学 (National Taiwan Normal University)
林金锡 (Lin, Chin-Hsi), 加州大学尔湾分校 (University of California, Irvine)
邱贵发 (Chiu, Gueyfa), 国立台湾师范大学 (National Taiwan Normal University)
pp. 36-48: Article PDF
摘要：
在对外汉语教学中，卡通使用的研究相对较少，但因其兼具多媒体的特性，在语言教学中有许多的可能性。本研究旨在设计运用卡通于对外汉语的方式，并通过教学实施检验成效。受试者为12名在台湾一所大学读短期班的美国学生，程度为初级(上)左右。前、后测结果与学生问卷数据显示，此种教学方式能提高学生语言能力和兴趣。
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In teaching Chinese as a foreign language, little research has been done on the use of cartoons. Due to their multimedia features, cartoons have a great potential for use in language instruction. The current study describes the design of a curriculum using cartoons to teach Chinese as a foreign language and evaluates the effectiveness of the curriculum. Participants were twelve American adolescents who were enrolled in an exchange program at a university in Taiwan. Participants’ Chinese proficiency was at the novice-high level. Pre- and post-test comparison and student surveys showed that this teaching approach improved students’ performance and increased their interest in learning Chinese.
对外汉语多媒体教学研究：以Scratch自由软件进行创意课件设计 (Multimedia Chinese teaching and research: The Scratch free software for creative design courseware)
陈亮光 (Chen, Liang-Kuang), 国立台北教育大学 (National Taipei University of Education)
pp. 49-62: Article PDF
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基于「学习者为中心」的设计原则，以产生有意义的学习课件下，本研究根据信息（视觉/图像和听觉/语言）加工双轨理论，透过学习认知的加工过程，将信息组织成一连贯的言语表征，融入对外汉语多媒体课件设计。采用Scratch自由软件建构适性化教学内容，易学且富逻辑思考的操作，将对外汉语教学与课件设计层次从Work Hard提升为Think Hard模式。
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Based on "learner-centered" design principle, to produce meaningful learning courseware, this study based on information (visual / images, and auditory / language) dual-coded processing theory, cognitive processes through the study, the information organized into a coherent verbal representation, into the foreign language multimedia courseware design. Scratch free software build using adaptive teaching content, to learn the operation of logical thinking and the rich, the teaching Chinese as a second language (TCSL) courseware designed to enhance the level from Work Hard to Think Hard mode.
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利用VoiceThread 提升语言技能——注重能力表现的活动设计 (Using VoiceThread to boost proficiency development: Performance-based activity design)
张霓 (Phyllis Zhang), 乔治华盛顿大学 (The George Washington University)
pp. 63-80: Article PDF
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本文介绍利用VoiceThread (VT)来为中高级/高级程度学习者进行语言技能训练的多种方式。与PowerPoint 及Prezi等用于介绍演示的工具相比较，VT所具有的异步(asynchronous)及分享互动功能有利于课外合作参与式学习活动，无论是由教师主导还是学生自己掌控。为获得最佳效果，VT活动设计应与技能目标紧密联系，注重语言形式和结构的提升，并利用视觉及语音功能来强化语言的输入与输出，促进习得过程。作者提出四种技能为纲的活动类别，10种不同侧重面的学练活动，以及基本的能力表现评估标准样例。文章认为语言教师应对VT加以充分利用，并结合PPT的功能，以使活动设计更加有效。
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This article introduces various ways to use VoiceThread (VT) for upper level proficiency development. Compared with popular presentation tools such as PowerPoint and Prezi, VT has asynchronous and sharing features that promote collaborative learning outside of class through teacher- and student-led activities. To achieve optimal results, VT activities should align with level-appropriate performance goals. The activity design should also attend to form for accuracy and proficiency development. The use of available visual and audio features can effectively enhance the language input and output, facilitating the acquisition process. The author proposes four categories of proficiency-oriented activities with ten types of performance-based learning tasks/exercises, and a sample rubric for general performance assessment. The article concludes that language instructors should fully utilize VT and incorporate PPT features to achieve better design results.
VoiceThread 應用於中文教學的幾個例子 (Application of VoiceThread in Chinese teaching and learning: Some examples)
蘇芳儀 (Joanne Chen), 南加州爾灣谷學院 (Irvine Valley College)
pp. 81-94: Article PDF
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課堂時數有限， 學生聽和說話的時間常常不足， 針對學習需求來設計口語練習作業， 使每位學生都有練習聽說的機會， 是筆者起初使用VoiceThread來設計教學練習的動機。文章第一個部分介紹甚麼是VoiceThread及其及技術上的使用， 包括VoiceThread 的呈現方式， 如何註冊一個帳號， 和VoiceThread 三個主要區域的功能。 第二個部分主要介紹筆者應用VoiceThread於中文教學的實際例子。文章第三部分中比較VoiceThread 與其他錄音工具，以及運用VoiceThread的優點。文章最後為有意將VoiceThread運用於中文教學的教師提了提出實施Voicethreaed教學時的幾項要點與建議。
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VoiceThread, an interactive collaboration online tool, allows people to collect and share group conversations in multimedia formats at one place from anywhere in the world. It can be used as a powerful tool in language teaching and learning to improve student listening and speaking skills. This article first introduces what VoiceThread is, including its presentation methods, registration information, and its three major working areas. In the second section, the author shares how she used VoiceThread in the Chinese teaching and learning, such as for lesson reviews, culture reports, group work, discussion, and exams. In the third section, the article compares VoiceThread with other online voice recording tools(e.g., Wimba, Voki); and discusses the advantages of using VoiceThread, such as encouraging student participation and making language learning more engaging; helping to promote creative critical thinking and collaborative skills. In the last section, the article provides suggestions for instructors and researchers interested in using VoiceThread in Chinese language teaching and learning.
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