Share Paper: Learning Pronunciation of Chinese Surnames, Proper Salutations and Greetings Using VoiceThread via Distance

  1. Meilene Roco, M. Ed., University of Hawaii at Manoa, United States
Thursday, June 27 2:00-2:30 PM Salon B

Abstract: As China rapidly expands its influence economically and politically in the world, there’s a need for global citizens to acquire the basics of the Chinese language and culture. An online and collaborative instructional module was created following instructional design principles to fill this need. The module teaches adult learners how to correctly pronounce ten commonly mispronounced Chinese surnames, proper salutations and useful greetings using VoiceThread. The module utilizes an integrated approach, multiple means of input and representation in a purposeful and practical manner to build interest and efficiency. Fifteen non-Chinese speaking adults took part in the one-hour module via distance. ...