TEACHING SPEAKING AND LISTENING IN THE CHINESE CLASSROOM中文課聽說活動

Joanne Chen

蘇芳儀Jan, 2009

Yulin Chinese School

Irvine Valley College

INTRODUCTION1. 聽說先教 ,還是讀寫先教 ? Listening/speaking and reading/writing activities

orders 2. 聽說能力教學目標設定 What do students do to show they have learned

from this class?3. 評量學生聽說能力 How do you measure students’ learning? 4. 解讀評量結果 What did you find from your assessment results? 5. 設計聽說活動 Use the results to design your classroom activities

L2 TEACHING METHODS REVIEW Grammar-Translation approach Direct Approach Total immersion Reading Approach Audio-lingual Method Community Language Method Natural /Communicative approach and Task-based approach The Silent Way Total Physical Response Accelerative Integrated Method (AIM)

USE THE METHODS THAT WILL HELP OUR STUDENTS

Acquire good pronunciation skillsUnderstand the context fasterInteract with others betterFunction better in a real life situationAchieve higher thinking skills and

knowledgeEngage students and maintain their

interest in the Chinese class

STEP 1:THE INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS – ORAL COMMUNICATION

1. Fluency 2. Pronunciation 3. Accuracy 4. Able to sustain a meaningful conversation 5. Express one’s ideas clearly, and be able to

make a oral presentation 6. Communicate effectively to various

audiences in a variety of purposes. 7. Demonstrate an awareness of contemporary

global issues/evens.

STEP 2: DESIGNING ACTIVITIESSituation to be taken

into consideration- Group size Students’ age and

language background Teacher’s personality

and skills Classroom settings Timing Short or long term

Preparation Visual Aids Audio / Video

equipments Computer and

projector Flash Cards Worksheet / Coloring

tools Simple toys or tools Games

STEP 3: EVALUATION AND USE THE RESULTS

Readjust Repeat and recycle Reinforce Redesign Switching to other methods

Key -- Does the result meet the instructional goal

andThe evaluation process?

SPEAKING LISTENING Oral Interview Role-playing Telephone

conversation Project report Discussion on a

topic Describing an event or activity

Story Telling Narrative Textbook Audios Songs /rhymes TV, Movie, Radio Online resources

SAMPLE ACTIVITY 1 – NATURAL APPROACH AND TPRGoal – Stimulate learners’ interest How- Provide ample listening / speaking

opportunities, encourage body movements

TPR in Pronunciation and Tones Songs, dance, and story telling Character flash cards games Audio CD Use of visual aids and props

SAMPLE ACTIVITY 2-COMMUNICATIVE APPROACHGoal- Helping learner to acquire communication

skills How- Teacher provides clear direction and guidance

Task-based learning activities Select a task with functional language use Cooperative learning Learner-centered activities In-class skit, video/ movie making, games. Film and watch the students’ work

SAMPLE ACTIVITY 3- CONTENT-BASED LEARNING

Goal – Students acquire higher levels of thinking skills through the learning process

How – Structure teaching/learning activities

Choose a wide range of resources from textbooks, magazines, or newspapers

Select a subject matter – life styles, culture aspects, people, current issues

May use audio CD or internet resources Students are motivated to learn both the content

and language simultaneously.

COMMON PROBLEMSClassroom management The result is not obviousSpending too much time on one

activityStudents are not behaved. Students do not appreciate. Preparation is taking too much time.Need to move furniture in the

classroom Teacher is exhausted

CONCLUSION No method or lesson plan is perfect.

Listening / Speaking skills can be improved by carefully design activities

Language Teacher’s job is to create ways to bridge learners and the instructional goal, and to prepare learners to communicate effectively in a real life situation.

CONTACT

Joanne Chen蘇芳儀Chinese InstructorYulin Chinese School, Fountain Valley, CAIrvine Valley College, Irvine, CA Email: sulaoshi345@gmail.com