Phonetics Teaching and Practice in Early Childhood Chinese Language Education 学前华文语音教学与实践

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Phonetics Teaching and Practice in Early Childhood Chinese Language Education 学前华文语音教学与实践 (ECC219)

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Language: English

Duration: 6 months

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Area of Interest: Adult Learning

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School/Department: S R Nathan School of Human Development

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Synopsis

ECC219 Phonetics Teaching and Practice in Early Childhood Chinese Language Education focuses on the theoretical foundations and practical applications of phonetics teaching in early childhood Chinese education. Students will learn about the pronunciation system of Mandarin, including pinyin, tones, and their significance in classroom instruction. The course covers effective phonetic teaching strategies, solutions for common pronunciation issues, and the design of interactive teaching activities. Students will gain the ability to design and implement phonetics teaching courses suitable for preschool children, addressing the language learning needs of children in Singapore’s multicultural context.

Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

Overview of the Mandarin Phonetic System and Pinyin
Phonetic Development Characteristics of Preschool Children
Impact of Bilingual and Multilingual Environments
Phonetic Teaching Strategies and Methods
Family Involvement in Phonetic Learning
Designing Interactive Phonetic Teaching Activities
Relationship Between Phonetics and Language Development
Methods for Assessing Children’s Phonetic Learning
Strategies for Addressing Common Pronunciation Issues
Application of Multisensory Teaching Methods in Phonetic Instruction
Reflection on Course Design and Implementation
Challenges and Opportunities in Cross-Cultural Phonetic Teaching

Learning Outcome

阐释华文语音体系的构成及其在幼儿教育中的重要性 (Explain the Mandarin phonetic system, including pinyin and tones, and their significance in early childhood education.)
识别新加坡幼儿在双语和多语言环境中的常见语音学习挑战 (Identify common phonetic challenges encountered by preschool children in Singapore, particularly in bilingual or multilingual environments.)
分析语音教学的核心理论及其在幼儿教育中的实践价值 (Analyze the theoretical foundations of phonetic teaching and their applications in the classroom.)
运用互动式和多感官教学法，丰富幼儿的语音学习体验 (Apply interactive and multisensory methods to enhance children's phonetic learning experiences.)
设计并实施符合幼儿发展特点的语音教学活动 (Develop and implement phonetic lessons for preschool classrooms tailored to the developmental stages of young learners.)
评估幼儿的语音学习成效，并提供有效指导与反馈，以优化其发音和声调的准确性 (Appraise children's phonetic learning and provide feedback to improve their pronunciation and tone accuracy.)