Chinese Learning Objects
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Chinese Learning Objects address the critical need for high-quality materials by developing e-learning lessons that help students improve their ability to read Chinese.
This project responds to a growing interest in Chinese language study that has not been met by an infrastructure of highly qualified teachers or excellent materials appropriate to secondary school students. Not only does the project provide an additional source of instructional materials, but it allows schools to use technology to moderate the effects of a severe teacher shortage by supplementing face-to-face instruction with technology-delivered learning activities.
In July 2007, instructional materials became available via the Internet without costs, user ID, or password. To access these materials, please click readchinese.nflc.org
In addition to meeting reading proficiency needs in secondary students, the materials are accessible to students in lower-level courses at colleges and universities, to government personnel seeking to improve their reading skills, and to the public at large. CD-ROMs are available to schools that prefer an alternative to the online version. For ordering information, call the main NFLC line at 301.405.9828.
