Exploration of the Evolution of Teacher Roles and Professional Development Needs Among University English Instructors

The role of university English instructors has evolved significantly over the years,encompassing various aspects.This paper explores the evolution of the role of university English instructors and examines the current challenges and opportunities they face in today’s educational landscape.It delves into the multifaceted nature of their responsibilities and discusses the importance of continuous professional development to meet the evolving needs of students and the demands of the profession.

An Exploration of Higher Vocational English Teachers’Professional Development on Students’Learning Ability in the Context of New Liberal Arts

The concept of New Liberal Arts,a multidisciplinary combined integrator with Chinese values at its core,has brought new challenges to the teaching methods and professional development of higher-level English teachers.Based on the evolving professional development process of higher vocational English teachers in the context of the New Liberal Arts,this article analyzes how English teachers can integrate multidisciplinary knowledge and adopt advanced educational technology in the teaching process.On this basis,it discusses the role of teachers’professional development in enhancing students’learning ability,such as through deepening disciplinary understanding,adopting innovative teaching strategies,and implementing personalized teaching.At the end of the article,based on a variety of pedagogical theories,we put forward suggestions,including continuous professional training,interdisciplinary cooperation,and the application of innovative teaching techniques,which are mainly aimed at helping higher vocational English teachers get rid of the dilemma of the new situation,adapt to the needs of the new liberal arts education as soon as possible,and then effectively improve students’abilities.

“一带一路”背景下商务英语专业EGP+EOP融合教学模式改革

针对应用型高校商务英语教学面临的困境,结合该专业人才培养目标,文本阐述了EGP教学融合以技能为导向的EOP教学的必要性,并在分析“一带一路”倡议对商务英语应用型人才质量和水平需求状况的基础上,提出了“一带一路”背景下EGP和EOP融合教学实施的意见,包括服务“一带一路”倡议的师资、教材、教学等建设以及鼓励学生积极参与“一带一路”相关的各类竞赛等,为应用型高校培养具有国际视野且具备国际沟通能力的高素质商务英语专门人才提供参考。

The Study of Higher Vocational English EGP+EOP Teaching Model Reform

The teaching model of English for Occupational Purposes plus English General Purpose(EOP+EGP) meets the needs of the higher vocational English pedagogy in China. This paper analyzes the importance and necessity of the model as well as its speci c implementation.

Studies on College English Teachers' Professional Development

College English Teachers are the main force in China's college English teaching.Their professional development has great impact on the quality of college English education.In this study,120 college English teachers in colleges and universities in Kaifeng were investigated.It revealed many problems about college English teaching staff such as unreasonable structure of professional titles,weak scientific research ability and strenuous class teaching task etc.The study analyzes the affecting factors and puts forward the corresponding strategies concerning College English Teachers' professional development.

高职院校EOP教学中的教师困境与对策

EOP教学可满足高职院校人才培养目标、企业用人需求和学生英语学习需求,但作为教学的实施者,EOP教师面临角色缺陷、EOP教学理念认识不足和EOP教学能力欠缺等困境。为了顺利实施EOP教学,教师须在高职院校教学管理部门的领导下不断提高对EOP教学理念的认识,在企业实践中获取行业知识,并在多方协作中逐渐提升EOP教学能力,为EOP教学的开展提供强大的师资基础。

On Ways of Arousing Professional-College Students' English Interest

Although so many methods have been put forward about arousing students' English interest,college teachers still encounter various difficulties in practical teaching.Based on the practical professional-college English teaching experiences,five more concrete and practical means will be puts forward from a professional-college English teacher's perspective,so as to get the conclusion that teachers should first get good acknowledgement of their students and then apply proper and effective ways to arouse students' English interest.

The Application Study on Genre-based Approach in the English Exposition Writing Teaching for Professional College English Major Students

The previous studies show that the major problems faced by the students in writing can be classified into two categories, that is, they don't know"what to write"and"how to write". The researchers found that the specific problems existing in their writings are identified as poor content, incomplete generic structure and misuse of cohesive devices. Therefore, on the basis of the previous studies, this study attempts to use Martin's genre theory to resolve the existed problems of the Professional College English major's students in writing and enhance students' discourse writing ability. Meanwhile, this study tries to answer the following questions:(1) Compared with the traditional writing teaching methods, whether the genre-based writing method has a significant effect to improve students' writing skills;(2) Whether the genre-based writing method is possible to increase students' interest in writing. The experimental result and the questionnaire show that genre-based approach in ESL writing teaching really can improve students' writing achievement and enhance students' interest in English writing.

Research on the Application of Flipped Classroom in Professional English Teaching for Higher Vocational Art Students

The traditional specialized English teaching mode and method for higher vocational art students are unitary, so students' learning enthusiasm is not high and their learning efficiency is low. According to the characteristics of art students in higher vocational colleges, this paper analyzes the teaching difficulties in the traditional English classroom and studies the application of the flipped classroom teaching model in the teaching of specialized English.The teacher adopts the method of making students' learning guide before class to improve the self-study efficiency of the students. Teachers use rich classroom forms and multiple evaluation criteria to improve their interest in learning English. The application of the research results is important for improving the professional English ability and the ability of job adaptation for higher vocational art students.

NESTs Versus NNESTs Politics:From the Perspective of English-major Students in China

This article reports on the findings of a study that explores the mentality of Chinese English-major students on the politics of native English speaker teachers(NESTs)versus nonnative English speaker teachers(NNESTs)through a questionnaire survey of 95 undergraduate English majoring in English at a Chinese university.Data analysis reveals that the vast majority of the participants viewed Inner Circle NESTs as being linguistically more competent in English than Outer Circle English teachers and local Chinese English teachers(LCETs),deemed it natural to prioritize Inner Circle NESTs in the hiring of foreign English teachers and considered it reasonable to offer higher payment to NESTs.Although Inner Circle NESTs are also deemed pedagogically more capable than the other two categories of English teachers,this positioning is less salient than that concerning the linguistic competence that NESTs and NNESTs are assumed to possess.All these findings suggests the continuity of native speakerism in China.Nevertheless,that many students maintained a neutral stance on the superiority of NESTs over LCETs in adopting diverse teaching methods and learner-centered principle as well on the intelligibility of Inner Circle NESTs versus Outer Circle English teachers deserves further exploration.

A Study on the Professional Development Strategies of English Teachers in Rural Primary and Secondary Schools

In the new round of development, the government should not only focus on the development of large enterprises, but also on small enterprises that can grow explosively. According to the growth characteristics of unicorn enterprises, the "Guidelines for the Cultivation of High-Growth Enterprises" should be formulated at the provincial level. On the basis of the clear definition of highgrowth enterprises, the classification criteria are defined. A set of government support mechanisms for enterprise selection, approval and support should be established. In addition, a set of positive support policies should be adopted for different types of enterprises in land use, financing, taxation, technology, talent recruitment and other aspects.

The Application of "Four-step" Teaching Method in the Process of Professional English Teaching in Polytechnic

Under the background of economic globalization,the compound technical and skilled talents with a certain compre?hensive ability of professional foreign languages are the urgent needs of enterprises.Under the current environment of Higher Vo?cational education,there are many problems in the teaching of professional foreign languages.Students,teachers and textbooks are not well integrated to form an effective teaching.By investigating the actual situation and according to my own experience,the teachers put forward the"four-step"teaching method of professional English,which can simplify the complexity,orientate accurately,simulate the training of various situations and strengthen the use of various means.It not only improves the interest of students in learning professional English,but also reduces the teachers'teaching burden and improves the existing teaching effect.

On professional development of college English teachers

This paper focuses on college English teachers’ self-development.First it explains its implication and significance,describes the present condition of English teaching at colleges,and then presents methods of college English teachers’ self-development.

The Implementation of ELTeach Online Course to Junior High School English Teachers in Yunnan

The paper gives an brief introduction of the ELTeach online course and the national teachers training program in Yunnan. It discusses the necessity and possibility to incorporate the course into the program. On the basis of the trainees' reflection, it further analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the course, particularly the EFT and PK domains, for the professional development of Junior High School English teachers.

A Study of English Teaching Methods for Art Students

Partly because of the influence exerted by the traditional educational management,there are still many problems in Eng⁃lish Teaching for art students.In order to improve their English proficiency and develop their English abilities matched with their professional skills,it is necessary to explore news English Teaching methods for art students.This paper mainly discusses the main characteristics of art students’learning,and analyzes the problems of teaching methods adopted by English teachers.Finally,this paper puts forwards some new suggestions in terms of the situation,with the purpose of providing reference for English teaching re⁃form in art schools in China.

Research on the Reform of College Business English Course System from the Perspective of Professional Ability Training

In order to adapt to the needs of globalization and cultivate compound business English talents, business English courses in colleges and universities should carry out corresponding reforms in terms of course module settings, improving students' language learning and professional knowledge and skills training, and increasing practical training courses. Meet the changing employment environment and market demand.