Details

Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Leminen, Felix
• Bai, Shurui

Titel

Applying Visual Mnemonics Enhances Chinese Characters Learning for Chinese as Second Language Learners: A Mixed-Method Study

Ist Teil von

• Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Digital Technology in Education, 2023, p.150-154

Ort / Verlag

New York, NY, USA: ACM

Erscheinungsjahr

2023

Quelle

ACM Digital Library Complete

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• This study examines the effectiveness of two distinct methods for learning Chinese characters: one that incorporates a hierarchical approach with writing and visual mnemonics, and another that utilizes a hierarchical approach combined with writing. Utilizing a crossover trial design, the research investigates the impact of these strategies on memory retention and learner satisfaction among 30 participants with little or no prior experience in Chinese studies. The evaluation parameters included the accuracy of written strokes, the completion of entirely correct characters, and participants' perceptions of each learning method. The outcomes revealed a significant improvement in memory retention and learning ease when the learning method incorporated visual mnemonics. This finding suggests a novel pedagogical strategy in Chinese character learning, offering a promising alternative for educators in the Chinese language.