This paper discusses communicative approaches in order to help the teacher effect an orderly transition from general English teaching to English for specific purposes. Language, considered as a tool of communication, ...This paper discusses communicative approaches in order to help the teacher effect an orderly transition from general English teaching to English for specific purposes. Language, considered as a tool of communication, no longer appears as a separate subject but as an aspect of other subjects. What is needed, therefore, is a different orientation to college English teaching and to find out an approach, which departs from what is generally taken. The approach aims at developing skills and ability to use language in the performance of different communicative acts. It is concluded that language teaching is essentially skill developing, variety is the spice of life and practice makes perfect.展开更多
For many years,people have been exploring different kinds of teaching pattern of triggering the students' interests in English and enhancing the efficiency of teaching and have been seeking different kinds of appr...For many years,people have been exploring different kinds of teaching pattern of triggering the students' interests in English and enhancing the efficiency of teaching and have been seeking different kinds of approaches of optimizing the process of class teaching.So many English class teaching methods such as five-step teaching method and task-based teaching method are put forward,but these methods pay more attention to imparting new knowledge to students and to training their ability of using English than to triggering their interests in English.This article try to solve this problem by exploring different ways of lead-in in English classroom teaching to arouse students'interests in English learning.展开更多
Teaching materials play a very significant role in English teaching and learning. They serve to exemplify and embody the goal and content of a certain curricula and also act as major tools for teachers and students to...Teaching materials play a very significant role in English teaching and learning. They serve to exemplify and embody the goal and content of a certain curricula and also act as major tools for teachers and students to carry out all kinds of activities.展开更多
Based on the literature review on learner-centered classroom, this essay is to explore now to create a learner-centered classroom in Chinese context so as to design a workshop for those teaching professionals all over...Based on the literature review on learner-centered classroom, this essay is to explore now to create a learner-centered classroom in Chinese context so as to design a workshop for those teaching professionals all over China to create a learner-centered classroom. The workshop conducted mainly focuses on what is a learner-centered classroom, why and how to create a learner-centered classroom, meanwhile, it aims at helping the participants work out a practical framework which can be eventually put to their everyday teaching.展开更多
With the change of the teaching approach, people have realized that language is not only knowledge, but also a skill and ability. Today＇s English teaching should emphasize the college student＇s English comprehensive...With the change of the teaching approach, people have realized that language is not only knowledge, but also a skill and ability. Today＇s English teaching should emphasize the college student＇s English comprehensive skills. This paper is intended to introduce the traditional English teaching method, and by using the comparison of the force-feeding mode of English teaching with interactive approach to language pedagogy. It emphasizes the analysis of the modem communicative teaching mode, and it also elaborates the English teacher＇s role in interactive class, and proves the effectivity and feasibility of the theory based on the student-centered mode.展开更多
The issue learner-centered education has always been a hot issue ever since it was created. In this essay, the author puts forward three relevant research questions： Historical development of learner-centered educati...The issue learner-centered education has always been a hot issue ever since it was created. In this essay, the author puts forward three relevant research questions： Historical development of learner-centered education, the effect of the existing pedagogies on learner-centered education and the concerns from different players relating to this issue.展开更多
This article elaborates on the teachers＇ role as curriculum-developer in learner-centered curriculum From the very beginning of curriculum development： pre-course planning, to planning content and methodology, till ...This article elaborates on the teachers＇ role as curriculum-developer in learner-centered curriculum From the very beginning of curriculum development： pre-course planning, to planning content and methodology, till assessment and evaluation, what teachers should do to develop learner-centered curriculum is expanded on in detail.展开更多
The purpose of the learner-centered approaches is to develop students＇ communicative ability. Unfortunately, for decades the English teacher is regarded as an authority who dominates the whole class. In this paper, t...The purpose of the learner-centered approaches is to develop students＇ communicative ability. Unfortunately, for decades the English teacher is regarded as an authority who dominates the whole class. In this paper, the author introduces some effective ways on how to shift successfully from a teacher-dominated to a learner-centered English classroom.展开更多
Based on a brief discussion of some basic criteria of textbook evaluation and from user's point of view, the paper makes objective comments on New College English and 'the learner-centered, topic-based teachin...Based on a brief discussion of some basic criteria of textbook evaluation and from user's point of view, the paper makes objective comments on New College English and 'the learner-centered, topic-based teaching approach' with the hope to exchange ideas and to make better use of the textbook展开更多
This paper will first focus on a brief evaluation ofthe teacher-centered and the learner-centered method-ologies.Then,it presents the practical ways of teach-ing based on the learner-centered approach in class-rooms t...This paper will first focus on a brief evaluation ofthe teacher-centered and the learner-centered method-ologies.Then,it presents the practical ways of teach-ing based on the learner-centered approach in class-rooms to show how students’initiative is given fullplay.Finally,it presents the guidance from fellowstudents and teachers in group activitis.The purposeof the learner-centered approach is to develop students’communicative展开更多
Under the background of digital transformation,the reform of the higher vocational mathematics curriculum faces urgent challenges and opportunities.This article explores the impact of digital transformation on the ref...Under the background of digital transformation,the reform of the higher vocational mathematics curriculum faces urgent challenges and opportunities.This article explores the impact of digital transformation on the reform of higher vocational mathematics curriculum and emphasizes the importance of improving teaching methods centered on learners.The article proposes specific reform methods and discusses the practical application of digital technology in the reform process.By combining digital technology with specific reform methods,further conducting innovative practice research,and continuously exploring the path of reform,we can effectively improve the quality of higher vocational mathematics classroom teaching and provide strong support for the cultivation of comprehensive qualities and employment abilities.展开更多
Gamified education has set the ground for the delineation of state-of-the-art literacy skills,enabling learners to develop their digital,cognitive,emotional and social competencies,through active experimentation,motiv...Gamified education has set the ground for the delineation of state-of-the-art literacy skills,enabling learners to develop their digital,cognitive,emotional and social competencies,through active experimentation,motivation and engagement,all while ensuring that pedagogical objectives are being effectuated,therefore capacitating the optimization of the learning process,as a whole.In this paper,we commence by assessing some of the most fundamental frameworks,models and theories evolved around the concept of gamification.We,additionally,showcase schemes through which it stimulates the actualization of active,multidimensional learning,by promoting the application of technological advancements,for the enhancement of learners’hard and soft skills,within time and cost effective frameworks.Ultimately,we,thoroughly,present a newly introduced,cross-platform,innovative educational learning system product,funded by the Hellenic Republic Ministry of Development and Investments,howlearn.Using gamification techniques,in 3D virtual environments,for the realization of STEAM related experiments which cover the vast majority of learners’subject material,while,simultaneously functioning as an authoring tool,whilst essentially accounting for accessibility,geographical and other socio-economic considerations,howlearn advocates youth-centered learning,providing the foundations towards the establishment of gamified,socially sustainable,multifaceted,inclusive educational learning systems.展开更多
The advantages and the disadvantages of 7 teaching methods are obvious in this paper through a brief comment.The contrast between the similar methods is also presented.In practice,it is a better measure to synthesizin...The advantages and the disadvantages of 7 teaching methods are obvious in this paper through a brief comment.The contrast between the similar methods is also presented.In practice,it is a better measure to synthesizing several teaching methods in a lesson.展开更多
文摘This paper discusses communicative approaches in order to help the teacher effect an orderly transition from general English teaching to English for specific purposes. Language, considered as a tool of communication, no longer appears as a separate subject but as an aspect of other subjects. What is needed, therefore, is a different orientation to college English teaching and to find out an approach, which departs from what is generally taken. The approach aims at developing skills and ability to use language in the performance of different communicative acts. It is concluded that language teaching is essentially skill developing, variety is the spice of life and practice makes perfect.
文摘For many years,people have been exploring different kinds of teaching pattern of triggering the students' interests in English and enhancing the efficiency of teaching and have been seeking different kinds of approaches of optimizing the process of class teaching.So many English class teaching methods such as five-step teaching method and task-based teaching method are put forward,but these methods pay more attention to imparting new knowledge to students and to training their ability of using English than to triggering their interests in English.This article try to solve this problem by exploring different ways of lead-in in English classroom teaching to arouse students'interests in English learning.
文摘Teaching materials play a very significant role in English teaching and learning. They serve to exemplify and embody the goal and content of a certain curricula and also act as major tools for teachers and students to carry out all kinds of activities.
文摘Based on the literature review on learner-centered classroom, this essay is to explore now to create a learner-centered classroom in Chinese context so as to design a workshop for those teaching professionals all over China to create a learner-centered classroom. The workshop conducted mainly focuses on what is a learner-centered classroom, why and how to create a learner-centered classroom, meanwhile, it aims at helping the participants work out a practical framework which can be eventually put to their everyday teaching.
文摘With the change of the teaching approach, people have realized that language is not only knowledge, but also a skill and ability. Today＇s English teaching should emphasize the college student＇s English comprehensive skills. This paper is intended to introduce the traditional English teaching method, and by using the comparison of the force-feeding mode of English teaching with interactive approach to language pedagogy. It emphasizes the analysis of the modem communicative teaching mode, and it also elaborates the English teacher＇s role in interactive class, and proves the effectivity and feasibility of the theory based on the student-centered mode.
文摘The issue learner-centered education has always been a hot issue ever since it was created. In this essay, the author puts forward three relevant research questions： Historical development of learner-centered education, the effect of the existing pedagogies on learner-centered education and the concerns from different players relating to this issue.
文摘This article elaborates on the teachers＇ role as curriculum-developer in learner-centered curriculum From the very beginning of curriculum development： pre-course planning, to planning content and methodology, till assessment and evaluation, what teachers should do to develop learner-centered curriculum is expanded on in detail.
文摘The purpose of the learner-centered approaches is to develop students＇ communicative ability. Unfortunately, for decades the English teacher is regarded as an authority who dominates the whole class. In this paper, the author introduces some effective ways on how to shift successfully from a teacher-dominated to a learner-centered English classroom.
文摘Based on a brief discussion of some basic criteria of textbook evaluation and from user's point of view, the paper makes objective comments on New College English and 'the learner-centered, topic-based teaching approach' with the hope to exchange ideas and to make better use of the textbook
文摘This paper will first focus on a brief evaluation ofthe teacher-centered and the learner-centered method-ologies.Then,it presents the practical ways of teach-ing based on the learner-centered approach in class-rooms to show how students’initiative is given fullplay.Finally,it presents the guidance from fellowstudents and teachers in group activitis.The purposeof the learner-centered approach is to develop students’communicative
基金Classroom Revolution Special Project for Teaching Construction and Reform at Jiangsu Vocational College of Electronics and Information(JX-G-2023-04)。
文摘Under the background of digital transformation,the reform of the higher vocational mathematics curriculum faces urgent challenges and opportunities.This article explores the impact of digital transformation on the reform of higher vocational mathematics curriculum and emphasizes the importance of improving teaching methods centered on learners.The article proposes specific reform methods and discusses the practical application of digital technology in the reform process.By combining digital technology with specific reform methods,further conducting innovative practice research,and continuously exploring the path of reform,we can effectively improve the quality of higher vocational mathematics classroom teaching and provide strong support for the cultivation of comprehensive qualities and employment abilities.
文摘Gamified education has set the ground for the delineation of state-of-the-art literacy skills,enabling learners to develop their digital,cognitive,emotional and social competencies,through active experimentation,motivation and engagement,all while ensuring that pedagogical objectives are being effectuated,therefore capacitating the optimization of the learning process,as a whole.In this paper,we commence by assessing some of the most fundamental frameworks,models and theories evolved around the concept of gamification.We,additionally,showcase schemes through which it stimulates the actualization of active,multidimensional learning,by promoting the application of technological advancements,for the enhancement of learners’hard and soft skills,within time and cost effective frameworks.Ultimately,we,thoroughly,present a newly introduced,cross-platform,innovative educational learning system product,funded by the Hellenic Republic Ministry of Development and Investments,howlearn.Using gamification techniques,in 3D virtual environments,for the realization of STEAM related experiments which cover the vast majority of learners’subject material,while,simultaneously functioning as an authoring tool,whilst essentially accounting for accessibility,geographical and other socio-economic considerations,howlearn advocates youth-centered learning,providing the foundations towards the establishment of gamified,socially sustainable,multifaceted,inclusive educational learning systems.
文摘The advantages and the disadvantages of 7 teaching methods are obvious in this paper through a brief comment.The contrast between the similar methods is also presented.In practice,it is a better measure to synthesizing several teaching methods in a lesson.
