In pace with the constant increase of exchange with other countries, the traditional teaching approach cannot meet the demand of modem education. But the communicative approach conforms to historical trends, focusing ...In pace with the constant increase of exchange with other countries, the traditional teaching approach cannot meet the demand of modem education. But the communicative approach conforms to historical trends, focusing on students and developing their overall language ability to handle changes and solve problems. Proceeding from the tortuous course of teaching reform on English, analyzing theories of foreign language approaches and characteristics of communicative approach and researching into its strategies, the author aims to study how to spur teaching reform on college English towards great success.展开更多
The new teaching mode of flipped classroom plays an important role in college English teaching reform in China. Personalized learning can be realized by flipped classroom. Firstly, selection and production of the teac...The new teaching mode of flipped classroom plays an important role in college English teaching reform in China. Personalized learning can be realized by flipped classroom. Firstly, selection and production of the teaching content before class is very important. Secondly, the organization of teaching activities in class should be well prepared. At last, the realization of combining personalized evaluation and integrity evaluation system is a vital issue for teachers to consider.展开更多
Learning evaluation reform, an important part of the College English Teaching Reform, is not only a basis for teachers to reflect on their teaching method, to improve their teaching management, and to ensure the teach...Learning evaluation reform, an important part of the College English Teaching Reform, is not only a basis for teachers to reflect on their teaching method, to improve their teaching management, and to ensure the teaching quality, but also an effective means for students to enhance their learning efficiency and to gain sound learning effect as well. This research was intended to apply action research to the construction of multiple learning evaluation system with the aim of proving the effectiveness of the system on raising students＇ learning autonomy to find problems in the teaching, to testify the problems through questionnaire, then to design a feasible teaching strategy and carry out an experimental teaching, and finally to reflect on the whole teaching process from the perspective of how well the learner＇s learning autonomy was enhanced. The research result is valid, positively testifying the presupposition that the Multiple Evaluation System is a comprehensive one, which makes it possible to evaluate the students＇ progress in the whole learning process.展开更多
Traditionally, English pronunciation teaching in universities in China is always focused on the theoretical teaching in classroom, which cannot meet the requirements of society. At the same time, the new national stan...Traditionally, English pronunciation teaching in universities in China is always focused on the theoretical teaching in classroom, which cannot meet the requirements of society. At the same time, the new national standard of business English major puts forward higher demands of the educational objectives of the course. In order to adapt to the reform of business English major, university teachers of English pronunciation course should be active in promoting the curriculum reform. This paper proposes to make suggestions to change the traditional theory teaching of classroom and to improve the students＇ practical skills by training.展开更多
English is the universal language. With the development of economic and cultural globalization, the demand for English has gradually increased. Traditional college English teaching cannot meet real requirement, so col...English is the universal language. With the development of economic and cultural globalization, the demand for English has gradually increased. Traditional college English teaching cannot meet real requirement, so college English teaching reform is imperative. With the development of online platform, the Internet has brought a great impetus to the curriculum reform. The author thinks that ＂MOOC＂ and College English Teaching Reform have a good point of combining, but there is still a problem remaining to be solved： How to make good use of＂MOOC＂ for College English Teaching Reform service has a lot study space in the future.展开更多
As an important communicative language, English has become an important part of college education in the process of the growing education reform, therefore, the college English linguistics course teaching mode reform ...As an important communicative language, English has become an important part of college education in the process of the growing education reform, therefore, the college English linguistics course teaching mode reform is the inevitable trend of social development to a certain extent, it has the important influence on promoting the student＇ s ability improvement. This paper analyzes the main problems of the college English linguistics course teaching, conducts a comprehensive analysis of the reform ideas for the college English linguistics course teaching mode and puts forward the mode of the college English linguistics course teaching reform strategy to really improve the level of college English linguistics course teaching.展开更多
English teaching reform are launched nationwide, involving curriculum, classroom teaching as well as many other aspects of language proficiency test. Its purpose is to change the past neglect of English proficiency tr...English teaching reform are launched nationwide, involving curriculum, classroom teaching as well as many other aspects of language proficiency test. Its purpose is to change the past neglect of English proficiency training. Newly created translation project in CET will play a huge role in promoting direction on the teaching reform and further clarify the core teaching reform.展开更多
With the deepening of the reform of college English teaching in our country, the demand of the society for foreign language talents is diversified. The private universities aim to explore the new mode of college Engli...With the deepening of the reform of college English teaching in our country, the demand of the society for foreign language talents is diversified. The private universities aim to explore the new mode of college English teaching which is suitable for the cultivation of applied talents. On the basis of analyzing the existing problems of college English teaching in private universities, this paper proposes suggestive measures to enhance the construction of teaching staff, ameliorate the teaching and research level, improve the teaching methods and optimize the teaching effect, understand the students and tailor their learning, help them change their learning ideas and strengthen self- learning consciousness, so as to further deepen the reform of college English teaching.展开更多
English is the world＇ s most widely used one language, English and Anglo-American culture is also included in the impact on the world. The official language English is not just Britain and other countries, but also o...English is the world＇ s most widely used one language, English and Anglo-American culture is also included in the impact on the world. The official language English is not just Britain and other countries, but also one of the main working languages of the United Nations. Under the trend of economic globalization, the English influence is gradually increased. Speaking from Europe, about half of the enterprises to carry out the business is conducted in English, but the vast majority of information exchange and transfer the whole world need to rely on English to complete. Thus, English is an international language. Because of this huge influence of English, many countries have carried out a study and research of English.展开更多
One of the most controversial debate topics in current College English teaching is whether EGP （English for General Purposes） should be replaced by ESP （English for Specific Purposes）. The latest College English C...One of the most controversial debate topics in current College English teaching is whether EGP （English for General Purposes） should be replaced by ESP （English for Specific Purposes）. The latest College English Curriculum issued by MOE （Ministry of Education） does not reflect the trend of developing College English Teaching by focusing on ESP, but rather on improving general English course books. However, the first local College English Curriculum published in 2012 in Shanghai focuses on developing ESP and English for academic purpose as its teaching objectives. This paper analyzes different definitions of ESP in China＇s education setting, compares different views on handling the relationship between EGP and ESP in China＇s College English Reform, and explores how to apply an appropriate notion of EGP to College English teaching in China.展开更多
The present study investigated the effects of traditional instruction (TI) plus integrated technology (IT) versus TI alone on college students' achievements in a College English course. This study was conducted by...The present study investigated the effects of traditional instruction (TI) plus integrated technology (IT) versus TI alone on college students' achievements in a College English course. This study was conducted by using a Quasi-experimental, nonequivalent control group design. College English was adopted to examine the difference between two groups (one only with TI, the other with a merger of TI and IT) whose pretest-posttest comparisons to measure achievement of the course objectives. An analysis of covariance on the posttest scores with pretest scores as the covariate showed that the TI plus IT group performed significantly better than the TI alone group with a positive effect size.展开更多
文摘In pace with the constant increase of exchange with other countries, the traditional teaching approach cannot meet the demand of modem education. But the communicative approach conforms to historical trends, focusing on students and developing their overall language ability to handle changes and solve problems. Proceeding from the tortuous course of teaching reform on English, analyzing theories of foreign language approaches and characteristics of communicative approach and researching into its strategies, the author aims to study how to spur teaching reform on college English towards great success.
文摘The new teaching mode of flipped classroom plays an important role in college English teaching reform in China. Personalized learning can be realized by flipped classroom. Firstly, selection and production of the teaching content before class is very important. Secondly, the organization of teaching activities in class should be well prepared. At last, the realization of combining personalized evaluation and integrity evaluation system is a vital issue for teachers to consider.
文摘Learning evaluation reform, an important part of the College English Teaching Reform, is not only a basis for teachers to reflect on their teaching method, to improve their teaching management, and to ensure the teaching quality, but also an effective means for students to enhance their learning efficiency and to gain sound learning effect as well. This research was intended to apply action research to the construction of multiple learning evaluation system with the aim of proving the effectiveness of the system on raising students＇ learning autonomy to find problems in the teaching, to testify the problems through questionnaire, then to design a feasible teaching strategy and carry out an experimental teaching, and finally to reflect on the whole teaching process from the perspective of how well the learner＇s learning autonomy was enhanced. The research result is valid, positively testifying the presupposition that the Multiple Evaluation System is a comprehensive one, which makes it possible to evaluate the students＇ progress in the whole learning process.
文摘Traditionally, English pronunciation teaching in universities in China is always focused on the theoretical teaching in classroom, which cannot meet the requirements of society. At the same time, the new national standard of business English major puts forward higher demands of the educational objectives of the course. In order to adapt to the reform of business English major, university teachers of English pronunciation course should be active in promoting the curriculum reform. This paper proposes to make suggestions to change the traditional theory teaching of classroom and to improve the students＇ practical skills by training.
文摘English is the universal language. With the development of economic and cultural globalization, the demand for English has gradually increased. Traditional college English teaching cannot meet real requirement, so college English teaching reform is imperative. With the development of online platform, the Internet has brought a great impetus to the curriculum reform. The author thinks that ＂MOOC＂ and College English Teaching Reform have a good point of combining, but there is still a problem remaining to be solved： How to make good use of＂MOOC＂ for College English Teaching Reform service has a lot study space in the future.
文摘As an important communicative language, English has become an important part of college education in the process of the growing education reform, therefore, the college English linguistics course teaching mode reform is the inevitable trend of social development to a certain extent, it has the important influence on promoting the student＇ s ability improvement. This paper analyzes the main problems of the college English linguistics course teaching, conducts a comprehensive analysis of the reform ideas for the college English linguistics course teaching mode and puts forward the mode of the college English linguistics course teaching reform strategy to really improve the level of college English linguistics course teaching.
文摘English teaching reform are launched nationwide, involving curriculum, classroom teaching as well as many other aspects of language proficiency test. Its purpose is to change the past neglect of English proficiency training. Newly created translation project in CET will play a huge role in promoting direction on the teaching reform and further clarify the core teaching reform.
文摘With the deepening of the reform of college English teaching in our country, the demand of the society for foreign language talents is diversified. The private universities aim to explore the new mode of college English teaching which is suitable for the cultivation of applied talents. On the basis of analyzing the existing problems of college English teaching in private universities, this paper proposes suggestive measures to enhance the construction of teaching staff, ameliorate the teaching and research level, improve the teaching methods and optimize the teaching effect, understand the students and tailor their learning, help them change their learning ideas and strengthen self- learning consciousness, so as to further deepen the reform of college English teaching.
文摘English is the world＇ s most widely used one language, English and Anglo-American culture is also included in the impact on the world. The official language English is not just Britain and other countries, but also one of the main working languages of the United Nations. Under the trend of economic globalization, the English influence is gradually increased. Speaking from Europe, about half of the enterprises to carry out the business is conducted in English, but the vast majority of information exchange and transfer the whole world need to rely on English to complete. Thus, English is an international language. Because of this huge influence of English, many countries have carried out a study and research of English.
文摘One of the most controversial debate topics in current College English teaching is whether EGP （English for General Purposes） should be replaced by ESP （English for Specific Purposes）. The latest College English Curriculum issued by MOE （Ministry of Education） does not reflect the trend of developing College English Teaching by focusing on ESP, but rather on improving general English course books. However, the first local College English Curriculum published in 2012 in Shanghai focuses on developing ESP and English for academic purpose as its teaching objectives. This paper analyzes different definitions of ESP in China＇s education setting, compares different views on handling the relationship between EGP and ESP in China＇s College English Reform, and explores how to apply an appropriate notion of EGP to College English teaching in China.
文摘The present study investigated the effects of traditional instruction (TI) plus integrated technology (IT) versus TI alone on college students' achievements in a College English course. This study was conducted by using a Quasi-experimental, nonequivalent control group design. College English was adopted to examine the difference between two groups (one only with TI, the other with a merger of TI and IT) whose pretest-posttest comparisons to measure achievement of the course objectives. An analysis of covariance on the posttest scores with pretest scores as the covariate showed that the TI plus IT group performed significantly better than the TI alone group with a positive effect size.
