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The implications of internet-based Chinese language courses on online classes
Rabnawaz Khan1, Weiqing Zhuang2
1School of Finance and Economics, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, China.
Frontiers in Psychology
|March 20, 2024
Summary
Online learning offers new ways for international students to acquire Chinese as a second language (CSL). This study examines computer-mediated communication strategies and challenges in online CSL courses.
Area of Science:
- Second Language Acquisition
- Educational Technology
- Chinese Language Pedagogy
Background:
- Interactionist and social-cultural theories highlight teacher-student interaction's importance in second language acquisition.
- Chinese as a second language (CSL) is perceived as difficult by many international students.
- Computer-mediated communication (CMC) provides a safer alternative to face-to-face interaction, especially during pandemics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze differences between traditional and online learning modes for CSL.
- To examine various CMC strategies employed by teachers in online CSL courses.
- To identify challenges and opportunities in online CSL education.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods approach was used, combining statistical analysis of multimodal interactions (3 teachers, 84 students) with interpretive analysis of questionnaire data.
- Qualitative research methods were employed to analyze online CSL course delivery.
- Focus on student-online tutoring challenges, instructor-student understanding discrepancies, and teaching strategies for international students.
Main Results:
- Online learning environments present unique demands on student-teacher communication quality.
- Discrepancies in understanding between instructors and students were observed.
- Effective online CSL teaching requires distinct strategies compared to traditional classroom settings.
Conclusions:
- Online CSL education necessitates adapted pedagogical approaches to optimize student-teacher communication.
- Addressing specific challenges in online tutoring and understanding gaps is crucial for successful CSL acquisition.
- Further research into effective CMC strategies for online CSL is warranted.
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