Instructional Design
Gamification & Engagement
Turning Challenge into Play Interactive Language Acquisition
I believe that high-stakes learning should happen in a low-stress environment. To help students master the complexity of Chinese characters, I integrate gamification into my daily curriculum, transforming repetitive memorization into a competitive and joyful experience.
Active Learning & Kinesthetic Engagement
Language in Motion: Beyond the Digital Screen
Character Practice: Moving beyond the pen and paper to use physical materials for stroke order and radical construction, making the 'architecture' of Chinese characters memorable.
Immersive Role-Play: Transforming the classroom into real world scenario where students must navigate using only their target language skills.
Kinesthetic Games: Utilizing 'Total Physical Response' (TPR) through modified classroom games like 'Chinese Character Scavenger Hunts' and 'Linguistic Bingo' to keep energy high and anxiety low.
Top Creator Status on Quizlet
I have been recognized as a Top Creator on Quizlet, a distinction given to educators whose study sets and linguistic resources are among the most utilized and trusted on the platform.
I maintain a curated "Teacher’s Dashboard" featuring Gimkit, Blooket, Kahoot, and Wordwall to provide variety in daily lessons and keep student engagement at its peak.
From interactive Bingo and Jeopardy templates to specialized tools like Baamboozle, I adapt the platform to the student’s specific learning needs.
My curriculum integrates Duolingo for Schools and ClassDojo to track progress while making every lesson feel like an achievement.