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Singh, Leher; Wewalaarachchi, Thilanga D. – Developmental Psychology, 2020
Most children learn a language such as Mandarin Chinese that uses lexical tone to communicate meaning. This study aimed to examine the phonological specificity of tone representations in monolingual and bilingual learners of Mandarin. Two age-groups were tested: toddlers (2.5 to 3.5 years) and preschoolers (4 to 5 years; N = 80). Using a…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Native Speakers, Tone Languages, Word Recognition
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Zheng, Robert – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2013
The current study focused on an important issue pertaining to online social communication by investigating perceptional differences between eastern and western adolescents. A total of 309 participants were recruited from three countries: China, Singapore, and the United States. Significant differences were found between eastern and western…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cross Cultural Studies, Asian Culture, Western Civilization
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Li, Jin – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 2004
Despite much research on Chinese children's learning achievement, little research exists on their early development of beliefs about learning. This study examined the perceptions of purposes for and affective and value expression toward learning among 129 Chinese preschoolers aged 3-6 years. To tap culturally valid perspectives, free narratives…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Values, Academic Achievement, Foreign Countries