Taking a task-based approach and combining theory and practice, this book discusses the principles of the design and implementation of classroom activities for task-based teaching and explores feasible assessment items, criteria and assessment scale, providing Chinese language teachers with a successful model and platform for professional task-based classroom teaching. With plenty of lively cases of teaching activities and examples of assessment of CFL (Chinese as a foreign language) learning, the book is of great guiding and demonstrating value for the application of pedagogical theories. It is a good reference for CFL teachers.

A Handbook of Tasks and Rubrics for Teaching Mandarin Chinese (Volume 1) by Miao-fen Tseng (2014-01-01)

Miao-Fen Tseng

Phoenix Tree Publishing Inc.

The second volume of the Handbook of Tasks and Rubrics for Teaching Mandarin Chinese extends the handbook's scope and depth beyond novice learners and individual tasks. This volume enables teachers to empower intermediate and advanced-low learners by immersing them in active, task-based learning and interactive communication. It includes a wide array of authentic materials and a series of pedagogical and authentic tasks featuring different degrees of authenticity, as well as task-specific rubrics and clear implementation procedures and guidelines. The tasks are created for Pre-AP and AP Chinese in high schools and the equivalent at the college level. They are organized into thirteen instructional units, which are grouped into three themes that align with the AP curricular framework: families and communities, personal and public identities, and beauty and aesthetics. Each unit is estimated to be taught in one to two weeks, and all materials are ready to use in class. To prepare teachers to appropriately use and implement the tasks and rubrics before, during, and after class, the volume includes a chapter on guiding principles for task implementation. An electronic version of the book and QR codes for downloading authentic materials, handouts, rubrics, and other materials are also available. In combination with the first and third volumes, the second volume embraces a complete set of tasks and rubrics critically needed in novice, intermediate, and advanced-low Chinese language courses.

A Handbook of Tasks and Rubrics for Teaching Mandarin Chinese (Volume 2)

The third volume of the Handbook of Tasks and Rubrics for Teaching Mandarin Chinese further extends the handbook's scope and depth. Building on the structure established in volume two, this volume includes three more themes in the AP curriculum. This volume enables teachers to empower intermediate and advanced-low learners by immersing them in active, task-based learning and interactive communication. It includes a wide array of authentic materials and a series of pedagogical and authentic tasks featuring different degrees of authenticity, as well as task-specific rubrics and clear implementation procedures and guidelines. The tasks are created for Pre-AP and AP Chinese in high schools and the equivalent at the college level. They are organized into fifteen instructional units, which are grouped into three themes that align with the AP curricular framework: science and technology, contemporary life, and global challenges. Each unit is estimated to be taught in one to four weeks, and all materials are ready to use in class. To prepare teachers to appropriately use and implement the tasks and rubrics before, during, and after class, the volume includes a chapter on guiding principles for technology use to facilitate the technology-enhanced tasks. An electronic version of the book and QR codes for downloading authentic materials, handouts, rubrics, and other materials are also available. In combination with the first and second volumes, this third volume embraces a complete set of tasks and rubrics critically needed in novice, intermediate, and advanced-low Chinese language courses.

A Handbook of Tasks and Rubrics for Teaching Mandarin Chinese (Volume 3)

This book is a product of the COVID-19 global crisis, which has brought awareness and urgency to the pressing need for teacher development of effective principles and strategies for online language teaching. Fortified by and grounded in solid research-informed practice and empirical data, it features a coherent and seamless sequence of eight chapters in light of research findings and pedagogical reflections. Chapter 1 introduces a model program for online Chinese language learning, funded by a US STARTALK grant. It highlights the design and structure of the program, well-tested learning outcomes, learners’ testimonials, and after-program reflections and recommendations. Chapter 2 provides an overview of delivery modes for online teaching essentials, an analysis of three types of interaction in each delivery mode, and explanations of the elements contributing to online interaction. Chapter 3 summarizes effective principles and strategies for successful online teaching with supporting evidence and includes useful examples to illustrate best practices. Chapters 4 and 5 offer detailed and colorful illustrations of student-centered communicative tasks that are implemented synchronously and asynchronously in online teaching. Chapter 6 introduces a list of technology resources, applications, and tools with high relevancy to the realization of pedagogical objectives introduced in chapters 4 and 5. Chapter 7 lists ten essentials for creating a successful online language course. It emphasizes practicality, applicability, and user-friendliness for online language teachers. To conclude, chapter 8 compiles fifteen frequently asked questions that language teachers have pondered since the emergence of online language teaching and learning; building on the practical guidance offered in the earlier chapters, the answers to these questions should set many teachers’ minds at ease.

Teach Chinese Online: An Essential Guide

Yan Gao

Authentic Chinese is a comprehensive series of textbooks for teaching Chinese to high school students in grades 9-12 in North America (primarily in the United States), designed to develop students' comprehensive language skills in Chinese. There are four levels in the set, matching the four grade levels, and each level comes with the textbook, workbook, task workbook, and character book, as well as compiled and organized electronic versions of supplementary exercises and resources for free download. This is the first textbook in the set. The textbook adopts a task-based teaching method, with topics of interest to high school students and real-life corpus, starting from scratch and progressing step by step to improve students' overall language skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating. The ten lessons and topics are organized according to six general themes: contemporary life, family and community, personal and community identity, aesthetics and art, science and technology, and global challenges. The real China is presented through a rich variety of authentic materials and includes numerous photographs and images to help learners experience and imagine the new landscape of an evolving China. The text is followed by a reading ladder, Chinese morsels, Chinese character challenges, and a culture corner to develop students' literacy skills and enhance their understanding of Chinese characters and Chinese culture. The textbooks are designed to simulate and develop themes and activities that are relevant to real-life situations, interesting, and inspiring for learning to make learning process more engaging, communicative and, most importantly, authentic.

Authentic Chinese Textbook 1

Phoenix Tree Publishing

Authentic Chinese Workbook 1

Authentic Chinese Task Workbook 1

本书以任务型教学法为核心，理论结合实践，探讨了任务教学课堂活动的设计实施原则，以及具体操作的测评项目、标准与评量表，为广大中文教师提供了一个专业化任务型课堂教学的成功模式和平台。本书具有普适性，适用于使用不同教材和指导材料的老师，书中提供了大量丰富生动的教学活动案例以及对外汉语学习的评量实例，对教学理论的实践极富指导意义和示范意义，适合广大从事对外汉语教育事业的教师阅读参考使用。对于没时间制订课堂任务活动和量表的老师来说，本书更是不可多得。

A Handbook of Tasks and Rubrics for Teaching Mandarin Chinese

Reference

Beijing Language and Culture University Press

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