1st Edition
Teaching Chinese as a Second Language The Way of the Learner
208 Pages
7 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
208 Pages
7 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
208 Pages
7 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Grounded in analysis of Chinese and international educational concepts and classroom techniques currently used to teach Chinese as a Second Language, and a thorough review of recent research in the field, this volume identifies the learning challenges of the language for native English speakers. Orton and Scrimgeour assess the gap in knowledge and skills between learners’ initial and future... Read more
Chapter 1: Language Learning in School Curriculum
Chapter 2: Teaching and Learning Culture
Chapter 3: Development in Oral Language
Chapter 4: Literacy Development
Chapter 5: Chinese Grammar and Vocabulary
Chapter 6: Discourse Development
Chapter 7: Use of ICT
Chapter 8: Curriculum Design
Chapter 9: Activity Based Learning
Chapter 10: Conclusion
Biography
Jane Orton is an Honorary Fellow and former Director of the Chinese Teacher Training Centre at the University of Melbourne, Australia.
Andrew Scrimgeour is a Lecturer in Languages Education and Chinese at the University of South Australia, Australia.
