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Instructional Design of the Communicative Blended Learning for Chinese as a Foreign Language

Authors:
Satoko Sugie

Keywords: Computer Asisted Language Learning; Network Based Language Teaching; e-learning; blended learning

Abstract:
This paper proposes research in progress regarding educational practice. The objective of this research is the construction of the communicative blended learning model suitable for CFL (Chinese as a Foreign Language) class in Japan. The problem addressed in the research is that of how to foster and keep motivation for Chinese language learning at CFL classes at a high school in Japan, and how to locate that motivation in the realities of students' own every-day lives. The major contribution of this research is to provide opportunities for increasing contact with young Chinese native speakers through the systematic language learning model utilizing Information and Communication Technology, which helps develop practical Chinese typing skills and enhances CFL learning motivation and satisfaction. In this research, novice learners took part in blended learning with face-to face grammatical practice, web-based training and bulletin board system interaction with Chinese native speakers. The qualitative analysis of students’ assessment shows that Japanese learners have an improved feeling of satisfaction and feeling of effectiveness from the experiences of real on-line Chinese verbal communication with native speakers. This communicative blended learning model has highly increased the motivation for Chinese language learning in the non-Chinese speaking environment.

Pages: 18 to 22

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2012

Publication date: June 24, 2012

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4227

ISBN: 978-1-61208-206-6

Location: Venice, Italy

Dates: from June 24, 2012 to June 29, 2012