You are here:

Fostering Divergent Thinking in the Mandarin Language Classroom through IT-Enhanced DRTA
PROCEEDINGS

, Nanyang Technological University,, Singapore ; , River Valley Primary School, Singapore ; , Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, ISBN 978-1-880094-37-2 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA

Full Text

Abstract

Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) is a teaching strategy used in English language classrooms through using predicting questions to enhance students' thinking. Since it is very important for Mandarin language teachers to incorporating thinking into classroom activities, so students can analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information, instead of just drilling information. We conjecture the DRTA can also be used for the Mandarin classroom activities. In this paper, we first describe how the DRTA can be used in the Mandarin classroom to foster students' divergent thinking with the integration of IT tools. Secondly, we will discuss recommendations for implementation of this approach.

Citation

Hsu, J.J.F., Wong, Y.M. & Chen, D.T. (2000). Fostering Divergent Thinking in the Mandarin Language Classroom through IT-Enhanced DRTA. In D. Willis, J. Price & J. Willis (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 2000--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1748-1752). Waynesville, NC USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved August 14, 2024 from .

Keywords

References

View References & Citations Map
  1. Chen, S.S. (1998, September 22). Teachers must change the concept that Mandarin teaching methods are boring. Lianhe Zaobao, P. 5.
  2. Jonassen, D.H. (1996). Computer in the Classroom:
  3. Sheingold, K. (1991). Restructuring learning with technology: The potential for synergy. Phi Delta Kappan, 73(1), 17-27.
  4. Soh, K.C., & Chia, S.Y. (1997). How well performance in curriculum-based tests predicts that in life-based tests: A study of 12
  5. Stauffer, R. (1980). The Langauge Experience Approach to the Teaching of Reading. NY: Harper& Row.
  6. Tan. W.Y. (1996). Teaching thinking in the English language. Teaching of English Language Literature, 12(2), 28-30.
  7. Temple, C., & Gillet, J. (1996).

These references have been extracted automatically and may have some errors. Signed in users can suggest corrections to these mistakes.

Suggest Corrections to References

Also Read