Indo-Sri Lanka Hindi Conference
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Item An Analytical Study of Characteristics, which should be Included in An Ideal Online Hindi Learner’s Dictionary(Indo-Sri Lanka Hindi Conference-2017.Department of Hindi Studies,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Lansakara, L.M.R.N.This paper will explore problematic areas of Online Hindi Learner’s Dictionaries, which have been launched to assist online Hindi learners through advanced means and ways. Since the teacher is not always an option or a well-chosen dictionary, the dictionary has been played a vital role in language learning and teaching for decades. As we are engaging in the process of language learning and teaching with plenty of complex necessities, it is difficult to carry traditional printed dictionaries with us all the time. Thus electronic dictionaries, unlike printed dictionaries, have been opened-up interesting and advanced methodologies with regard to vocabulary acquisition. Online Hindi Learner’s Dictionaries present distinct ways as well as developed new ways of defining words and providing introduction of words and phrases. Most of students, who learn Hindi as a foreign language, often have difficulties in finding the correct meaning for unfamiliar words or phrases in their dictionaries. So an effective Hindi Online Learner’s Dictionary should be included these characteristics - to make it easier for learners to identify and recognize the words' meanings; the language described is the usual, everyday variety preference is given to the quality of the treatment of words rather than to the quantity of words particular care is taken in the treatment of the more frequent words; the provision of information on the Grammar of words; the learner's dictionary should supply information about the contexts and environments in which words tend to appear most regularly. They give an account of what is typical, rather than describing what is simply possible; pronunciation is indicated by means of the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet); Pictorial representation of words; Culture and domain-specific words, inflected forms and discourse markers; requires knowledge of the conventional contexts and collocations surrounding a word. This paper makes an attempt to point-out the importance of using an Online Hindi learner’s Dictionaries for foreign students. Moreover, it will also give a possible idea about developing an ideal model of Online Hindi Learner’s Dictionary.Item The Impact of Using Computer Assisted Language Learning System (CALL) in Teaching Hindi Language in University of Kelaniya(Indo-Sri Lanka Hindi Conference-2017.Department of Hindi Studies,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Chandrasekara, P.V.S.Hindi has been successfully taught in Sri Lankan universities as a foreign language for several decades. With the rapid development of the technology language teaching and learning has been also influenced with technology. As a result of that e-learning has been introduced to the world of education. Computer Assisted Language Learning System (CALL) is one of the online learning system which is successfully practiced in world wide. University of Kelaniya is one of the leading university of Sri Lanka which offers language courses to the students. Department of Hindi studies, University of Kelaniya has been implemented CALL in teaching Hindi language to the students. In this paper it is expected to illustrate impact of using CALL in teaching and learning Hindi as a foreign language in University of Kelaniya. Lesson notes related to History of Hindi Literature, Indian Culture, Grammar and Literature have been uploaded to the system before the lecture. Hence students had a prior understanding about the lesson and more time could spend on discussions related to the topic. Questions and assignments related to the lessons were posted in separate folders and provided the facilities to submit their answers within a given period of time. Difficult lessons have been explained through presentations in order to make them more interesting to the students. Reviewed answers again uploaded in the wall page so that everyone could learn by the mistakes of the colleagues. Selected best answers have been uploaded with the names of the students in order to inspire their online participation in CALL. Video clips have been utilized to improve listening and spoken skills. As a result of above mentioned efforts, students actively participated in CALL and their computer literacy could be improved. Lack of computer competence and believe in traditional teaching methods could identified as the challenges faced while introducing CALL to the students. Computer assistance has been provided to the students as well as to the teachers in order to make e-learning a success.Item A Study of Hindi E-Learning: Identity and Possibilities(Indo-Sri Lanka Hindi Conference-2017.Department of Hindi Studies,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Kothalawala, A.In my presentation I have attempted to express the possible ways an E-Learning Module for Hindi Language may be designed, developed and applied in a most cost efficient way. This is keeping in view to utilize the availability of computers, available high speed internet connectivity, backbone Infrastructure Island wide for ease and convenience of spreading Hindi education. I have described the elementary needs and steps needed to design and develop a learning module (for Hindi language) in my paper / presentation.Item Implementation of E-learning System for Hindi Subject .(Indo-Sri Lanka Hindi Conference-2017.Department of Hindi Studies,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Fernando, W.C.M.E-learning can be viewed as computer assisted learning, and as pedagogy for student centered and collaborative learning. E-learning presents an entirely new learning environment for students, thus requiring different skills set to be successful. E-learning will contribute towards development of critical thinking, and evaluation skills that are growing in importance as students have increasing volumes of information from a variety of sources to sort through. Also, particularly in Hindi courses that are entirely electronic, students will be much more independent than in the traditional setting. However, conversion of present programs requires that the Hindi courses be highly motivating, attractive and independent, with less social interaction with peers or an instructor. Students in online courses tend to do as well as those in classrooms, but there is also higher incidence are withdrawal or incomplete grades. Therefore, the project of planning these e-learning Hindi courses involves three principal activities: Design, Implementation and proper post- implementation Assessment. Efficient execution of these three major activities necessitates the use of design and educational models to achieve the cost and time efficiency, as well as high academic quality. Utilization of online educational systems would benefit a structured approach to design, implementation, and student's assessment. We propose a general formulation of model as well as a framework for finding such patterns, so that it can improve the online educational systems for both lecturers and students- allowing for more accurate assessment and more effective evaluation of the learning process.Item E-Learning Techniques for Teaching and Learning Hindi as a Foreign Language(Indo-Sri Lanka Hindi Conference-2017.Department of Hindi Studies,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Malhotra, V.K.This study, ‘E-learning of Hindi: Identity and Possibilities’ will primarily cover the justification for using E-learning techniques for teaching and learning Hindi as a foreign language, specially to the heritage learners like Sinhalese speakers having strong cultural ties with India for the last thousands of years. Linguistically speaking, Hindi and Sinahala share the common Indo-Aryan family. Besides, both languages are a part of same linguistic zone like all languages spoken in South East Asia. The scripts of both languages have also been originated from the same Brahmi script used in the inscriptions of Ashoka in North Central India, dating to 250-232 BC. E-learning breaks the four boundaries of class room, limited texts of prescribed lessons of and limited knowledge of the teachers. This is 24×7 education using the extensive knowledge available on the web. To me the teachers are not only teachers, but they are also motivators and facilitators. 2017Collection