Research on Materials and Methods for TCSOL (2nd Edition)

1. Introduction to Teaching Materials and Methods for TCSOL – 5
2. A Guide to Effective Printed and Online Chinese Language Textbooks – 19
3. The Grammar-Translation Method in TCSOL: A Re-evaluation and Adaptation – 29
4. The Direct Method in TCSOL: A Comprehensive Analysis – 39
5. The Audio-Lingual Method in TCSOL: A Deep Dive – 51
6. The Silent Way in TCSOL: Unlocking Learner Potential Through Silence and Discovery – 67
7. Total Physical Response in TCSOL: Engaging the Body and Mind for Effective Chinese Language Acquisition – 81
8. Community Language Learning in TCSOL: Fostering a Supportive Community for Chinese Language Acquisition – 99
9. Desuggestopedia in TCSOL: Unlocking Learning Potential Through Relaxation and Suggestion – 111
10. The Natural Approach in TCSOL: Cultivating Natural Language Acquisition in the Chinese Language Classroom – 123
11. Communicative Language Teaching in TCSOL: Adapting a Proven Approach for the Unique Challenges of Chinese – 141
12. Comparing Content-Based Approaches in TCSOL: CBI, CLIL, Immersion, and CMI – 157
13. Task-Based Language Teaching in Chinese: Navigating the Complexities of Language Acquisition – 169
14. Principled Eclecticism in TCSOL: A Tailored Approach to Chinese Language Acquisition – 181
15. Principles of Lesson Plan for TCSOL: A Comprehensive Guide – 197
16. Learning Chinese with Games: A Deep Dive into In-Person and Online Options – 207
17. Key Issues on Chinese Language Courses in the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Era: Navigating a Transformed Landscape – 225
18. Characteristics of (Non-) Native Chinese-Speaking Teachers: Moving Beyond the Dichotomy – 235
Appendix I Timeline Of Language Teaching Methods (Approximate) – 245
Appendix II Table 1 A Comparative Analysis of Language Teaching Methods in TCSOL – 251
Appendix III Dictogloss in TCSOL – 257
Appendix IV Specific Teaching Strategies for Addressing "Tone Deafness" (聲調聾) in TCSOL – 265

Author Biography
Cai, Qiao-Yu
Current Position
Professor, Department of Language and Literacy Education, National Taichung University of Education
Education
Ph.D. in Education, National Chung Cheng University
Experience
Chair, Department of Language and Literacy Education, National Taichung University of Education
Director, Chinese Language Center, National Taichung University of Education
Publications
Chinese as a Second and Foreign Language Education—Pedagogy and Psychology, Lectures on Chinese Society and Culture, Introduction to Chinese Language Teaching, Chinese Language Teaching Materials and Methods, Research on Chinese Language Teaching Materials and Methods, Research on Children's Chinese Language Teaching, Assessment and Evaluation in Chinese Language Education, AI-Assisted Language Education: Theory and Practice, Curriculum Development and Design in Chinese Language Education, Learning Chinese through Reading Taiwan, Business Chinese (Vol. 1 & 2) (Co-authored), Global Busine