The influence of an online virtual situated environment on a Chinese learning community.
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Date
2012-01-01
Authors
Tang, J. T.
Lan, Y. J.
Chang, K.E.
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Hong Kong Bao Long Accounting & Secretarial Limited
Abstract
This study used an online virtual environment to create and develop
a Chinese learning community. The purposes of research were (1) to enhance
the Chinese learners’ oral Chinese communication skills and (2) to change the
community members’ Chinese speaking and teaching behavior. This is an
action research. The research tried to create a community in a virtual
environment. The research results showed that (1) a virtual community can
enhance learner’s Chinese competence, and (2) future Chinese teachers’
instructional and leading skills can be developed in a virtual community
situation