Explores effective approaches to the teaching of Chinese in primary and secondary classrooms
Provides case studies grounded in current theoretical understandings of language pedagogy and teacher professional development
Offers a valuable contribution to the discussion of quality teaching
Addresses quality indicators against the background of challenges posed by language learning
Robyn Moloney is Senior Lecturer in Educational Studies at Macquarie University, Australia. Her research interests include teacher education, narrative enquiry, intercultural competences and Chinese language education, reflected in her publication output.
Hui Ling Xu is Senior Lecturer in International Studies at Macquarie University, Australia. Her research interests include linguistics, second language acquisition, pedagogy, and intercultural communication. She has published extensively in the development of Chinese language teaching in Australia's secondary and tertiary context.
Chapter 1: Identifying Quality Teaching In Chinese.
Chapter 2: Primary School Chinese Teaching: Developing the Child.
Chapter 3: Secondary School Chinese Teaching: Motivating the Adolescent.
Chapter 4: The Use of Digital Technologies in Quality Teaching of Chinese.
Chapter 5: Quality Teaching in Different Contexts: What Can We Learn From these Case Studies?
`Using real-life examples of practice in classrooms, the authors provided many great ideas and practical strategies to improve students' achievement in Chinese language study.´
—Maria Xu, President of the Chinese Language Teachers´ Association, Australia.
`This book offers teachers´ solutions to all the current challenges in Languages education: continuity from primary to secondary, differentiation, motivation, and building communities which value language study. It is an important new resource for teachers, for supporting both better pedagogy and advocacy.´
—Merryl Wahlin, Languages Consultant at the Association of Independent Schools of New South Wales, Australia
This book presents the principles of quality teaching in Chinese, as exemplified in case studies of primary and secondary school classrooms. Drawing on data from five Australian schools, the authors identify the key practices necessary to produce a quality learning experience for students. The book offers a thorough grounding in the issues involved in teaching different age groups, and many practical strategies, including a comprehensive overview of digital technologies for teaching and learning Chinese. It will provide a valuable resource for students and scholars of applied linguistics, in addition to supporting teacher training and professional development.
Robyn Moloney is Senior Lecturer in Educational Studies at Macquarie University, Australia. Her research interests include teacher education, narrative enquiry, intercultural competences and Chinese language education, reflected in her publication output.
Hui Ling Xu is Senior Lecturer in International Studies at Macquarie University, Australia. Her research interests include linguistics, second language acquisition, pedagogy, intercultural communication. She has published extensively in the development of Chinese language teaching in Australia's secondary and tertiary context.
This book presents the principles of quality teaching in Chinese, as exemplified in case studies of primary and secondary school classrooms. Drawing on data from five Australian schools, the authors identify the key practices necessary to produce a quality learning experience for students. The book offers a thorough grounding in the issues involved in teaching different age groups, and many practical strategies, including a comprehensive overview of digital technologies for teaching and learning Chinese. It will provide a valuable resource for students and scholars of applied linguistics, in addition to supporting teacher training and professional development.
Chapter 1: Identifying Quality Teaching In Chinese.- Chapter 2: Primary School Chinese Teaching: Developing the Child.- Chapter 3: Secondary School Chinese Teaching: Motivating the Adolescent.- Chapter 4: The Use of Digital Technologies in Quality Teaching of Chinese.- Chapter 5: Quality Teaching in Different Contexts: What Can We Learn From these Case Studies?
Robyn Moloney is Senior Lecturer in Educational Studies at Macquarie University, Australia. Her research interests include teacher education, narrative enquiry, intercultural competences and Chinese language education, reflected in her publication output.
Hui Ling Xu is Senior Lecturer in International Studies at Macquarie University, Australia. Her research interests include linguistics, second language acquisition, pedagogy, and intercultural communication. She has published extensively in the development of Chinese language teaching in Australia's secondary and tertiary context.
Über den Autor
Robyn Moloney is Senior Lecturer in Educational Studies at Macquarie University, Australia. Her research interests include teacher education, narrative enquiry, intercultural competences and Chinese language education, reflected in her publication output.
rn
Hui Ling Xu is Senior Lecturer in International Studies at Macquarie University, Australia. Her research interests include linguistics, second language acquisition, pedagogy, and intercultural communication. She has published extensively in the development of Chinese language teaching in Australia's secondary and tertiary context.
rn
rn
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Chapter 1: Identifying Quality Teaching In Chinese.
Chapter 2: Primary School Chinese Teaching: Developing the Child.
Chapter 3: Secondary School Chinese Teaching: Motivating the Adolescent.
Chapter 4: The Use of Digital Technologies in Quality Teaching of Chinese.
Chapter 5: Quality Teaching in Different Contexts: What Can We Learn From these Case Studies?
Klappentext
This book presents the principles of quality teaching in Chinese, as exemplified in case studies of primary and secondary school classrooms. Drawing on data from five Australian schools, the authors identify the key practices necessary to produce a quality learning experience for students. The book offers a thorough grounding in the issues involved in teaching different age groups, and many practical strategies, including a comprehensive overview of digital technologies for teaching and learning Chinese. It will provide a valuable resource for students and scholars of applied linguistics, in addition to supporting teacher training and professional development.
rn
Explores effective approaches to the teaching of Chinese in primary and secondary classrooms
rn
Provides case studies grounded in current theoretical understandings of language pedagogy and teacher professional development
rn
Offers a valuable contribution to the discussion of quality teaching
rn
Addresses quality indicators against the background of challenges posed by language learning
rn
rn
