APPLICATION OF ICT IN TEACHING CHINESE LANGUAGE
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Abstract
The paper presents multimedia application in teaching Chinese as a second language using traditional teaching methods, i.e. the use of chalkboards and computers to design multimedia curriculum and evaluating the curriculum and then introducing a Flash learning program. This is aimed to improve the teaching and learning methods. In addition, the application of electronic lesson plans with vivid images related to the lessons will make the lesson more interesting, stimulate students' creativity, help them learn quickly and be able to retain the learning. Besides, the interaction between teachers and students is also improved. Students have many opportunities to express their opinions and views. This also helps students become more autonomous in learning and promote creativity in learning as well. Thereby, teachers can evaluate students’ competence and personality as well as the knowledge for further improvements in teaching.
Keywords
Chinese as a foreign language, multimedia curriculum, computer-assisted instruction