Paper
Development and Delphi Method Analysis of Chinese as a Second Language Instructional Method Classroom Observation Coding Scheme
- Authors:
- You-Huei Chen; Kuo-En Chang; Yao-Ting Sung; Huei-Tse Hou; Shu-Ping Chang
- Abstract
- Statistics show that the popularity of Chinese as a second language (CSL) continues to increase. CSL-related institutes are being established throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Therefore, research on CSL instructional methods is gaining more interest among educators and scholars. However, a systematic comparison of different CSL instructional methods is lacking. This study aimed to develop a coding scheme based on the qualitative observation-analysis of long-term in-class video recordings of the instructional processes of various CSL courses, for use as a research tool that assists in the evaluation and analysis of CSL instructional methods. The study applied the Delphi method to assess the validity of the coding scheme and to provide an example of how the coding scheme is applied. Our CSL-IMCC-scheme is a highly reliable analytical tool with high validity that allows teachers and researchers to conduct long-term classroom observations. In our scheme, we have also explored other common and innovative CSL instructional methods, such as computer-aided language teaching. We expect this scheme to serve as a valuable reference for future CSL-related research.
- Keywords
- Chinese as a Second Language; CSL; Instructional Method; Delphi; Coding Scheme
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- 42
- EndPage
- 55
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