Abstract：The assessment of Chinese children’s language development remains nascent, though three prominent trends have emerged in recent years: diversification, multimodality, and integration of artificial intelligence. However, in comparison to international research, three key challenges persist: the marginal role of linguistics, potentially leading to biased assessments; the absence of a localized assessment system; and the relative scarcity of relevant databases. To address these challenges, three targeted recommendations are proposed for establishing an assessment system specific for Chinese children’s language development. First, it is crucial to establish a distinct discipline of children linguistics focused on “researching children’s language for children”, involving the development of relevant courses and teaching materials, along with strengthening interdisciplinary teaching teams. Second, a shift away from Western-centric thinking is necessary to foster the independent development of the Chinese children’s language assessment system. Finally, the creation of a shareable database platform for Chinese children’s language development is essential to effectively embrace the advent of the data era.
张义宾，戴熙玉，郭少阳，周 兢. 汉语儿童语言发展评估的进展与思考[J]. 语言战略研究, 2024, 9(4): 59-65.
Zhang Yibin, Dai Xiyu, Guo Shaoyang and Zhou Jing. The Assessment of Chinese Children’s Language Development: Overview and Reflections. , 2024, 9(4): 59-65.
