Emerging Truths in Mandarin Mobile-Assisted Language Learning

• Published in: Journal of Physics: Conference Series
• Main Author: Chua N.A.; Tajuddin A.J.B.A.; Soon G.Y.; Shen D.M.; Zakaria R.; Almanar M.A.; Fatmariana S.
• Format: Conference paper
• Language: English
• Published: Institute of Physics Publishing 2020
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85087956753&doi=10.1088%2f1742-6596%2f1529%2f4%2f042049&partnerID=40&md5=364830544b49d107b1b98827bcbaf693

Mobile devices and technology integration in teaching and learning are becoming common tools in education. However, not all technology-enhanced instruction is structured in the same manner. At the same time, mobile learning is a comparatively new occurrence and the theoretical fundamental is presently under development. Thus, this paper presents a comprehensive pedagogical view among the current Mandarin mobile learning practice to the existing MALL framework and principles. The researcher cum instructor conducted an individual Mandarin mobile instruction via smartphone applications. The results from the implementation were qualitatively studied and analysed to evaluate as to what extent the Mandarin practice has kept up with the existing MALL pedagogical framework and principles. The emerging truths found in the results that might be impactful for Mandarin mobile learning were pedagogical skill, situation task content, continuous reflection, readiness, and native speaker. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.