FanJian (Traditional-Simplified) Chinese Character Tutor is a module that consists of three sections. The first two sections are tutorials, Types and Productivity, and the third section consists of Practice Exercises. Each tutorial is further divided into various sub-sections with demonstrations and exercises.
Type of Material:
Tutorial
Recommended Uses:
This module can be used for homework assignments or individualized tutorial.
Technical Requirements:
Later versions of browsers such as Internet Explorer or Netscape.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
To learn both traditional and simplified characters, and the methods of simplification.
Target Student Population:
Students who know only traditional or simplified characters and students who want to learn both forms of characters at the same time.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
In addition to basic web browsing, students need to have knowledge of a minimum of 400 Chinese characters as well as the different components and/or radicals of the characters.
Content Quality
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Strengths:
This module fills an important gap in traditional and simplified Chinese character tutoring. It offers a systematic way by which students who know only one form of Chinese characters can learn the other form. It does not require class time or teacher supervision. The module can be used at a pace determined by the students, and at any time that is convenient for them. Included in the module are explanations, demonstrations, and exercises that are carefully designed to tutor students in the applications of the principles being presented.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Strengths:
This module is a very useful teaching-learning resource since it offers effective instruction and interactive exercises. It can be used either by instructors in class or by students outside class. This well-developed module also helps students to become knowledgeable of the differences between >traditional and simplified characters, and to master the use of both forms of characters.
Concerns:
n/a
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Strengths:
The website of the module is very well organized, user friendly, and the tutorials and exercises are self-contained. In addition, the Overview & User Guide provide an introduction to the importance of learning traditional and simplified characters, instructions on how to use the module, and information about the development of the module.
Concerns:
It would be helpful to specify the best browser(s) for this module on the homepage.
Creative Commons:
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