In view of a series of challenges since Task-Based Language Teaching(TBLT) was introduced into China, we interviewed 14 front-line teachers in primary and secondary schools about their viewpoints and classroom strateg...In view of a series of challenges since Task-Based Language Teaching(TBLT) was introduced into China, we interviewed 14 front-line teachers in primary and secondary schools about their viewpoints and classroom strategies of TBLT. The results show teachers’ willingness to use TBLT. They adopt flexible teaching procedures, apply TBLT creatively, and explore task-based language assessment. The authors argue for inclusive non-doctrinaire approaches to TBLT, and propose to construct localized TBLT theory and practice with Chinese characteristics.展开更多
This study aims to investigate technology-integrated language learning courses that benefit elementary language learners＇ desire to learn English （motivation） and how they are related to the student＇s performance....This study aims to investigate technology-integrated language learning courses that benefit elementary language learners＇ desire to learn English （motivation） and how they are related to the student＇s performance. Theories guiding this investigation included Dornyei＇s L2 Motivational Self System and Gardner＇s Socio Psychological System to describe language learners＇ desire to learn （motivation）. Thirty-five 3rd grade elementary school students, who are learning English with technology at school, were included in this study. The result indicates that the features of technology students like to use while learning have positive and significant correlation with desire to learn English （motivation）; and their previous technology learning experience and motivation have significant influence on their final grade. This final analysis could provide a guideline for EFL teachers or students who are in teacher training programs to integrate technology into their future courses.展开更多
基金supported by the National Social Science Funding Project in China(16BYY080)。
文摘In view of a series of challenges since Task-Based Language Teaching(TBLT) was introduced into China, we interviewed 14 front-line teachers in primary and secondary schools about their viewpoints and classroom strategies of TBLT. The results show teachers’ willingness to use TBLT. They adopt flexible teaching procedures, apply TBLT creatively, and explore task-based language assessment. The authors argue for inclusive non-doctrinaire approaches to TBLT, and propose to construct localized TBLT theory and practice with Chinese characteristics.
文摘This study aims to investigate technology-integrated language learning courses that benefit elementary language learners＇ desire to learn English （motivation） and how they are related to the student＇s performance. Theories guiding this investigation included Dornyei＇s L2 Motivational Self System and Gardner＇s Socio Psychological System to describe language learners＇ desire to learn （motivation）. Thirty-five 3rd grade elementary school students, who are learning English with technology at school, were included in this study. The result indicates that the features of technology students like to use while learning have positive and significant correlation with desire to learn English （motivation）; and their previous technology learning experience and motivation have significant influence on their final grade. This final analysis could provide a guideline for EFL teachers or students who are in teacher training programs to integrate technology into their future courses.
