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Mason, Amanda; Wenxin, Zhang – Research-publishing.net, 2017
At present, there are few studies which explore the learning strategies employed by students of Chinese as a Foreign Language (CFL) and even fewer that focus specifically on mobile application use. This study provides insights into how adult learners at varying levels of proficiency employ mobile apps to support their Chinese character learning.…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Perifanou, Maria – Research-publishing.net, 2016
The advent of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) has dramatically changed the way people learn a language. But how can we design an efficient language learning environment for a massive number of learners? Are there any good practices that showcase successful Massive Open Online Language Course (MOOLC) design strategies? According to recent…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Large Group Instruction, Second Language Instruction, Teaching Methods
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Wang-Szilas, Jue; Bellassen, Joël – Research-publishing.net, 2017
This article reviews the existing Chinese language Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and points out three problems in their design: the monism-based teaching method, the non-integration of cultural elements, and the lack of learner-learner interactions. It then presents the design principles of the Introductory Chinese MOOC in an attempt to…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Chinese, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Tuomi, Margaret Trotta; Jauhojärvi-Koskelo, Camilla – Research-publishing.net, 2015
Recent research has shown that 3.4% of university students in Finland have a diagnosed or observed illness or disability that affects their learning at the university level. The University of Jyväskylä Language Centre embarked on an organised, ongoing research and intervention project to enable appropriate teaching practices to suit the needs of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Disabilities, Access to Education