ONLINE ROLE PLAY IN MANDARIN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING BY USING GLOBAL CLASSROOM METHOD

The paper reports a study on online role play in Mandarin as a Foreign Language(MFL) learning by using global classroom method. “Zoom” is the chosen videoconferencing tool for role play activity between Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP). T...

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Main Authors: Wee Ling, Kuan, Mei Feng, Kang
Format: Book Chapter
Language:en
Published: UMK Press Universiti Malaysia Kelantan Office of Library and Knowledge Management 16300 Bachok, Kelantan 2021
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Online Access:http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/37025/1/SYNCHRONOUS%40REAL-TIME%20ONLINE%20INTERACTION%20%28BOOK%202%29-latest.pdf
http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/37025/
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Summary:The paper reports a study on online role play in Mandarin as a Foreign Language(MFL) learning by using global classroom method. “Zoom” is the chosen videoconferencing tool for role play activity between Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP). The participants of the study included 37 students who were enrolled in elementary MFL course from UNIMAS and UMP. The data were collected through an online questionnaire and students’ testimonial videos. The results indicated that even though there were some technological issues occurred, in overall, participants were satisfied with the activity. They were able to construct new knowledge and enhance their language skills.