scholarly journals Innovation Drama Teaching of “New Pinocchio” in Chinese Language Learning: Action Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Mei-Hsiu Chuo
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Chinese Language ◽  
The United States ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Chinese Language Learning ◽  
Feasible Solutions ◽  
Bilingual School ◽  
Teaching Chinese

The prevalence of learning Chinese in the United States is very popular with the learning Chinese language throughout the world. This atmosphere is very encouraging for children in Chinese schools and improves their learning motivation. This research is action research and the purpose of this study is (1) to explore the current situation of teaching Chinese in the United States and to answer the research questions based on the reaction and self-reflection of young children, (2) to revise teaching materials and teaching methods during the research, (3) to utilize the innovation story theater model into the Chinese curriculum of the bilingual school in USA, and (4) to find out the suggestions and feasible solutions to the various problems. The research found that if learning activities are intrinsically attractive there is no need to arrange any games to motivate children's learning. Moreover, the findings show that the innovative story theater is very practical and can effectively enhance children's interest in learning Chinese

Computer assisted language learning for two-byte languages: the case of Chinese

ReCALL ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magnus Nordenhake ◽  
Roger Greatrex
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Chinese Language ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
The United States ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Language Courses

The teaching of the Chinese language in Sweden, and indeed the whole of Scandinavia, has always suffered from an absence of suitable teaching materials. Hitherto, there has not existed any teaching course specifically adapted to the needs of Swedish students, with the result that teachers have been forced to use English-language courses produced in the United States or England, or text-books printed in Mainland China or Taiwan

scholarly journals An Approach to Integration: The Integration of Language and Content to promote L2 Learner Autonomy at the College Level

2015 ◽  
pp. 92-112
Author(s):  
Pablo M. Oliva Parera ◽  
María del Pilar Núñez Delgado
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Action Research ◽  
University Students ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
The United States ◽  
Intermediate Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
College Level ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Traditional Class

This article reports the preliminary findings of an action research on the effects of autonomy on a group of university students at the post-graduate level taking their first Spanish course through the Content and Language Learning (CLIL) methodology. The participants, whose Spanish was at the low/mid intermediate level (ACTFL, 2012), were exposed to content related to their Masters’ degrees at a university in the United States. The sample consisted of 13 students in the experimental group and 14 in the control group. Results showed that students in the experimental group who followed a CLIL class experienced more autonomy than students in the control group who followed a more traditional class with a textbook. Pedagogical implications reflect advantages of planning curriculum according to the students’ interests and career objectives.

scholarly journals Perceived Changes in Sexuality during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Adults in the United States

Sexes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 331-344
Author(s):  
Jessamyn Bowling ◽  
Erika Montanaro ◽  
Sarai Guerrero-Ordonez ◽  
Stuti Joshi ◽  
Diana Gioia
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
The United States ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Sex Drive ◽  
Stress Changes ◽  
Sexual Experimentation

In the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has decreased partnered sexual behavior and increased the use of enhancement (e.g., toys). This has been partly attributed to reduced social interactions and stress. However, individuals’ perceptions of changes are missing in research. This study aims to examine how adults perceive changes in their sexuality during the pandemic. We conducted a nationwide survey of US adults from April–June 2020 (N = 326). This qualitative study examines the open-ended responses using thematic analyses. The following themes emerged from the data: (1) changes in the purpose of sex; (2) changes in sexual identity; (3) decreases in sex drive and desire; (4) increases in sex drive and desire; (5) fluctuations in sex drive and desire; (6) increased sexual experimentation and reflection. The stress, changes in home responsibilities and living situations, and time spent with partners (more or less) has affected individuals by increasing or decreasing their sex drive and desire. Participants responded to changes with self-reflection and awareness, and incorporating new practices (e.g., technology, kink). The purpose of sex has shifted in order to gain intimacy or connect, or to pass time. These changes were perceived as both positive and negative, and more research is needed to determine the durability of these changes.

Recruitment and retention of bilingual graduate students in school psychology: Efforts and challenges in increasing professional diversity

2021 ◽  
pp. 014303432110426
Author(s):  
Yi Ding ◽  
Tamique Ridgard ◽  
Su-Je Cho ◽  
Jiayi Wang
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
School Psychology ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
School Psychologists ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
The United States ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Recruitment And Retention ◽  
Urban University ◽  
Bilingual School

The main goal of this paper is to illustrate recruitment efforts, strategies, and challenges in the process of training bilingual school psychologists to serve diverse schools. First, we address the acute and chronic shortage of bilingual school psychologists in the United States, particularly in urban schools where student populations are increasingly diverse. Then we provide a review of strategies and efforts to recruit and retain bilingual graduate-level learners in one school psychology program in an urban university. Quantitative data regarding recruitment and retention efforts are discussed. We identify challenges and future directions to increase diversity in the field of school psychology.

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