Mobile‐device‐supported strategy for Chinese reading comprehension

Abstract

The work described in this paper explores the feasibility of using of a wireless handheld system (WHS) that supports the individual and co‐operative reading activities of students and helps teachers implement reading strategy instruction in Chinese language classes. The experimental findings demonstrate that the WHS benefits students applying reading strategies and improves co‐operative learning in relation to small reading groups.

Keywords:

• co‐operative learning
• wireless handheld system
• reading comprehension strategies

Acknowledgements

This research was supported by grants from the National Science Council, Republic of China, under contracts no. NSC 96‐2520‐S‐003‐012‐MY3, NSC 97‐2631‐S‐003‐002, NSC 97‐2511‐S‐003‐051‐MY3, and NSC 96‐2520‐S‐003‐013‐MY3.