Motivating Students to Talk: TED Conference in University-Based Chinese Language Classrooms

• 作者: Danping Wang
• 来源期刊: 汉语教学方法与技术
• 学科: 社会科学
• 关键词: SPEAKING ANXIETY TED oral presentation assessment
• 年，卷（期）: hyjxffyjs,（2）
• 页码范围: 1-10
• 页数: 10页
• 分类号: G

摘要

This paper presents an innovative teaching method that uses TED conference to stimulate and support learners of Chinese in improving their speaking skills. In non-target language countries, students are often reluctant to use Chinese in real life. This study overviews a case where TED conferences were integrated into a university-based Chinese language course in New Zealand. It also discusses the major findings emerging from implementing this innovative pedagogy as well as the recommendations for future research. While motivating students to use Chinese in public setting, the approach has also enhanced critical thinking skills and co-learning in language classrooms. This paper ends by providing food for thought on designing engaging pedagogy in building and sustaining a knowledge-sharing culture in advanced Chinese courses in universities.