Realizing Children's Potential in Language Development
Realizing Children's Potential in Language Development
Using interactive and evidence-based applications to analyse children’s language development and provides early interventions, the language competency of children at risk, especially those from underprivileged families, will be enhanced.
Grantee
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Project Type
Research
Project Nature
Education and learning
Major Beneficiaries
Others
Approved Funding Amount
HK$399,003
Funding Period (months)
30
Status
Completed
Impact / Expected Impact
This project makes use of technology to track children’s language development real time and analytic assessment of children’s word process speed by interactive and evidence-based game contents rather than traditional flashcard. It provides opportunities for age-appropriate interactive word learning and boost vocabulary of preschool children in Cantonese and English. It also promotes equal opportunity in language learning and gives underprivileged (low socioeconomic status, SES) children practical help and care in order to realize their potential.