Zhaojue is one of the poorest areas in China because its geographic location is relatively isolated. Its remoteness breaks off communication, resulting in an extremely low Mandarin proficiency in the region. For students, they do not have sufficient daily exposure to learn Mandarin, missing the optimal time to acquire it at a young age (before seven years old). For teachers working in kindergar...
Learn moreTo revolutionize the language learning landscape for schools using limited educational resources. To empower ethnic minority teachers using cutting-edge language teaching and evaluation techniques. To explore low-cost, low-tech solutions for teachers and students in remote areas.
Learn moreThis project provides schools and kindergarten centers in poor areas easy access to high-quality educational Mandarin learning resources and services. Innovating the language teaching and learning methods, it effectively solves the skill limitations and shortage of local Mandarin teachers.
Learn moreThe program (Using AI Language Teaching System to Innovate Language Learning of Under-Resourced Students)applied the AI Mandarin teaching system, customized for the minority students’ demands by applying technology independently developed by the company, helps preschool and primary school teachers and students in Zhaojue County address issues encountered in learning Mandarin.
Learn moreAs of September 19, 2019, the project has covered 252 teaching locations, 72 primary schools in 47 towns and villages in Zhaojue County, Sichuan. Teachers and students participating in the program have improved proficiency and confidence when speaking Mandarin.
Learn moreIn order to perform the project smoothly and sustainably and ensure more students benefit from it, TAL and the Sichuan Education Department signed a philanthropic strategic cooperation agreement. Two sides aim at alleviating poverty and promoting the integration of teaching, research, and technology under the guidance of the Education Department of Sichuan province.
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