For the sake of its inseparability to the science of language, English language teaching(ELT) tends to be researched,despite diverse voices within its domain, from the perspective of linguistics. It is noticeable, how...For the sake of its inseparability to the science of language, English language teaching(ELT) tends to be researched,despite diverse voices within its domain, from the perspective of linguistics. It is noticeable, however, that ELT in this research conducted is literally referred to as an educational conception, though pertinent linguistics knowledge is to be inevitably involved. Given this situation, ELT is categorised as an intra-discipline of education, establishing the basic ground of the academic enquiries throughout the context. Relevant issues are to be further examined concerning to what extent learner-centredness manifests its definition within modern pedagogical approaches and methods of ELT, so as to indicate the philosophical significance of education in language teaching. A critical insight is to be given into the limitations of learner- centredness in ELT practice through two case studies thereafter, which is expected to benefit the development of ELT professionalism in the changing practice of language education.展开更多
As CALL(Computer Assisted Language Learning) became a new trend among China’s college English learners nowadays,it is time that teachers reflected on their teaching methodology innovation with the new technological a...As CALL(Computer Assisted Language Learning) became a new trend among China’s college English learners nowadays,it is time that teachers reflected on their teaching methodology innovation with the new technological advancement,one part of it is writing CALL tasks for their own individual classes.This paper presents a few basic principles and rationales of designing such tasks,and hope to work as a reminder for task writers.These principles and rationales include how to realize CLT(communicative language teaching) and learner-centredness and foster learner autonomy.In order to achieve this,it is reminded that task writers pay attention to a few points,like the communicativeness,contextualization,authenticity,and relatedness in task writing. Aspects of syllabus design,choice of texts,contents of activities and tasks and sequencing are put under investigation.展开更多
Learner centered design programs typically focus on analyzing the needs of students or encouraging more students to participate in classroom activities.This paper argues that the real learner centered approach should ...Learner centered design programs typically focus on analyzing the needs of students or encouraging more students to participate in classroom activities.This paper argues that the real learner centered approach should consider allowing learners to play a greater role in learning management,learning methods and learning opportunities by providing selection for the learners.This opportunity can be introduced into the traditional classroom with minimize the problems.The learner's choice as a more basic aspect of language curriculum can be provided by establish autonomous learning center.Teachers'and learners'attitudes to the centre are discussed,and it is suggested that we should do more things to guide both teachers'and learners'expectations in order to make learner choices an active feature of foreign language study.展开更多
Many English teachers have given up their well-intentioned attempts to shift their classrooms frombeing teacher-dominated to being student-centred.In this paper,the common justifications forabandoning a learner-centre...Many English teachers have given up their well-intentioned attempts to shift their classrooms frombeing teacher-dominated to being student-centred.In this paper,the common justifications forabandoning a learner-centred approach are presented and then,based on my observation of teachers’classes,the real reasons behind failure and abandonment are analysed.Following on from this analysis,some tips on how to shift successfully from a teacher-dominated to a learner-centred English classroomare provided.展开更多
文摘For the sake of its inseparability to the science of language, English language teaching(ELT) tends to be researched,despite diverse voices within its domain, from the perspective of linguistics. It is noticeable, however, that ELT in this research conducted is literally referred to as an educational conception, though pertinent linguistics knowledge is to be inevitably involved. Given this situation, ELT is categorised as an intra-discipline of education, establishing the basic ground of the academic enquiries throughout the context. Relevant issues are to be further examined concerning to what extent learner-centredness manifests its definition within modern pedagogical approaches and methods of ELT, so as to indicate the philosophical significance of education in language teaching. A critical insight is to be given into the limitations of learner- centredness in ELT practice through two case studies thereafter, which is expected to benefit the development of ELT professionalism in the changing practice of language education.
文摘As CALL(Computer Assisted Language Learning) became a new trend among China’s college English learners nowadays,it is time that teachers reflected on their teaching methodology innovation with the new technological advancement,one part of it is writing CALL tasks for their own individual classes.This paper presents a few basic principles and rationales of designing such tasks,and hope to work as a reminder for task writers.These principles and rationales include how to realize CLT(communicative language teaching) and learner-centredness and foster learner autonomy.In order to achieve this,it is reminded that task writers pay attention to a few points,like the communicativeness,contextualization,authenticity,and relatedness in task writing. Aspects of syllabus design,choice of texts,contents of activities and tasks and sequencing are put under investigation.
文摘Learner centered design programs typically focus on analyzing the needs of students or encouraging more students to participate in classroom activities.This paper argues that the real learner centered approach should consider allowing learners to play a greater role in learning management,learning methods and learning opportunities by providing selection for the learners.This opportunity can be introduced into the traditional classroom with minimize the problems.The learner's choice as a more basic aspect of language curriculum can be provided by establish autonomous learning center.Teachers'and learners'attitudes to the centre are discussed,and it is suggested that we should do more things to guide both teachers'and learners'expectations in order to make learner choices an active feature of foreign language study.
文摘Many English teachers have given up their well-intentioned attempts to shift their classrooms frombeing teacher-dominated to being student-centred.In this paper,the common justifications forabandoning a learner-centred approach are presented and then,based on my observation of teachers’classes,the real reasons behind failure and abandonment are analysed.Following on from this analysis,some tips on how to shift successfully from a teacher-dominated to a learner-centred English classroomare provided.
