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Chinese as a Second Language (漢語教學研究—美國中文教師學會學報)
Vol. 57:1 (2022) ► pp.58–84

Perceptions of effective foreign language teaching

A comparative study of Chinese

| Liberty University
| Liberty University
Differences between teacher and student perceptions of effective language teaching methods can have an immense effect on learning outcomes, and discrepancies between what teachers believe and practice can likewise have a great impact. This study investigated how the perceptions of college instructors and learners on effective Chinese language teaching can be compared. It also explored what consistencies and inconsistencies existed between what teachers believed were effective practices and what they actually practiced. The results displayed several differences between teacher and student perceptions. It was also discovered that most of the teachers taught according to their perceptions of effective teaching. Applying this knowledge implies that teachers should incorporate culture into their teaching, introduce Chinese characters earlier, use communicative teaching methods and a variety of learning activities to ensure a good learning outcome. Instructors should also increase their awareness of their perceptions of effective teaching and attain regular feedback from their students.
Keywords: Chinese teaching, effective teaching, student perceptions, teacher perceptions, postsecondary
Article outline
  • 1.Introduction
  • 2.Literature review
    • 2.1Perception of teachers and students
    • 2.2Teacher beliefs and practices
    • 2.3Teaching Chinese
    • 2.4L2 self
  • 3.Method
    • 3.1Participants
    • 3.2Setting
    • 3.3Procedure
    • 3.4Instrument
    • 3.5Data analysis
  • 4.Results
    • 4.1Research question 1
      • Target language use in and outside of class
      • Culture teaching
      • Authentic materials
      • Error correction
      • Communication or grammar-based
      • Character writing
      • Team work
      • L2 self (motivation)
    • 4.2Research question 2
  • 5.Discussion
    • 5.1Perception of teachers and students
    • 5.2Teacher beliefs and practices
  • 6.Conclusion
  • References
Published online: 9 June 2022
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https://doi.org/10.1075/csl.21025.xie
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