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Abstract

This paper proposes Tandem education as a new methodology that conforms with the new educational paradigm and maximizes educational effects while exploring the current status of Tandem education in Chinese language and its improvement. Since Tandem education in Chinese language is still in its infancy, its effectiveness on education will need further verification. However, considering the results to date, it has shown a significant effect in core areas of Chinese education including Chinese learning and Chinese culture. As the aforementioned effects show, self-directing learning and reciprocal learning, which are the goals of Tandem education, can be effective methods in Chinese education. Nevertheless, it faces quite a few challenges ahead: establishing a system for Chinese Tandem education, enhancing self-directing ability, and developing teaching materials and teaching methods to establish a solid foundation as an effective methodology. In this respect, this paper suggests the following measures in order to vitalize Chinese Tandem education: developing an integrated education model for curricular and non-curricular Tandem education, improving teaching methods, and establishing a platform for Chinese Tandem education. To invigorate Chinese Tandem education, various environmental supports, including administrative and financial aids from each university, curriculum reform, professional manpower training, and cooperation with related organizations should also be implemented. However, since the educational effects of Tandem education have already been confirmed, it is essential for scholars and educators in Chinese language education circles to draw up measures which can be useful in the field and to develop Chinese education in Korea. In this light, this study hopes to contribute to broadening the further discussion.