Design and Development of a Pictorial Game-Based Chinese Character Module for Non-native Primary School Learners

Tiau Seng Lian, Kung Teck Wong, Wan Ab Aziz Wan Daud, Shella Devi Govindarajan

Abstract


This study aims to develop a Pictorial Game-Based Chinese Character Module (CCM) for non-native Chinese language learners in Malaysian National-Type Chinese Primary Schools (SJKCs) to strengthen their recognition and motivation. The Design and Development Research (DDR) model is applied in three phases: needs analysis, design and development, and evaluation. In the needs analysis phase, 75 Year One Chinese language teachers will be surveyed, and five will be interviewed to identify learner challenges and instructional needs. In the second phase, a prototype of the CCM will be developed and refined based on feedback from 15 experts using the Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM). In the third phase, a quasi-experimental design is proposed involving 200 Year One non-native students (100 control, 100 treatment) to evaluate effectiveness through pre- and post-tests, teacher and student questionnaires. The CCM is expected to improve Chinese character recognition skills and increase motivation through pictorial and game-based strategies. If proven effective, the CCM could be scaled for broader classroom use and integrated into the national curriculum as a supplementary tool to create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment in SJKCs.

Keywords


Design and development; Chinese Character Module; Non-native Chinese language learners; Fuzzy Delphi Method; Quasi-experimental research

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