Jiaxin Shen
Problem Statement: This paper spotlights a significant obstacle for beginner Chinese learners: the swift recognition of vocabulary, particularly Chinese characters. It posits that this difficulty not only hampers their reading and writing capabilities but also diminishes their enthusiasm and confidence in learning Chinese.
Literature Review: The study conducts a thorough examination of existing literature to understand the roots and remedies of this challenge. It focuses on various factors, including limited exposure to the language, interference from learners' native scripts, confusion caused by characters with similar appearances, inadequate memory strategies, a lack of personalized learning approaches, the absence of appropriate textbooks, and minimal technology utilization in teaching.
Existing Solutions: The paper evaluates current methodologies for teaching Chinese characters. It highlights approaches like the Component-Oriented Net-Weaving Approach, engaging in handwriting exercises, incorporating educational games, and selecting vocabulary that resonates with the learners' local context.
Proposed Teaching Activity: The paper introduces a novel teaching activity designed to facilitate the learning of Chinese characters through visual aids. It involves using images to represent words that share common character components. The structure, objectives, and anticipated benefits of this activity are elaborately discussed, underscoring its potential effectiveness in enhancing character recognition skills.
