Improving Chinese Listening Ability Through Workload-Based Learning With Multimedia in Thai Universities
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https://doi.org/10.17507/jltr.1501.36Keywords:
Chinese as a foreign language, listening comprehension, multimedia, Thai students, workload-oriented learningAbstract
This qualitative research aims to examine the basics of Chinese listening ability by organizing workload-based learning with multimedia for first-year students learning Chinese as a foreign language at different universities in Thailand. As a result of workload-based learning with multimedia, Chinese listeners are better equipped to develop their listening skills. Using workload-based learning management with multimedia, the development of Chinese listening ability has been evaluated and improved by implementing workload-based learning. As interview participants, we selected 20 first-year Chinese language students randomly from several universities in Thailand. The experimental model was additionally developed and 7 Chinese teachers and experts were invited to evaluate it. According to the results, Chinese listening ability combined with workload-oriented learning management and multimedia for students has a significant effectiveness and the Chinese listening ability model with workload-oriented learning management and multimedia for high-level students has shown greater effectiveness. Chinese listening abilities are also being explored using a variety of workload-oriented learning arrangements accompanied by multimedia. The findings provide valuable insights into how multimedia can be used to enhance learning outcomes and identify ways to better support students in their Chinese language learning. The research also highlights the importance of workload-based learning management for Chinese listening ability and provides a model for how it can be implemented in the classroom.
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