Motivational Practices in Foreign Language Teaching:From the Perspective of Self-Determination Theory

This quantitative-oriented study investigates junior middle school EFL teachers’beliefs about motivational practices in the language teaching process.Grounded in self-determination theory,the study examined teachers’beliefs in three basic psychological needs(relatedness,competence and autonomy)and the effect of their teaching experience on these beliefs.Data were obtained from 84 Chinese junior middle school English teachers through a questionnaire.Results suggested that teachers recognized motivational practices for relatedness and competence satisfaction while showing relatively low recognition of a few motivating practices for autonomy satisfaction.Teaching experience was found to have no influence on teachers’conception of needs-related motivational practices.Findings reveal that traditional activities like collective lesson preparations may have a negative influence on teachers’beliefs about motivational practices.They also present the necessity for adjustments on educational regulations,and for modern professional training to help teachers understand students’basic psychological needs,and to encourage new ideas to bolster students’intrinsic motivation for language learning.

Theory and Practice of Language Teaching and Learning in Vhembe District Primary Schools, Limpopo Province, South Africa

South Africa has 11 official languages enshrined in the Constitution of the country. An additional language, sign language was approved as an official language at the end of 2008. The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the South African Schools Act 84 of 1996 emphasise teaching and learning through any mother tongue, a learner would understand best. Section 29（1） of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa categorically states that： ＂Everyone has the right to receive education in the official language or languages of their choice in public educational institutions where that education is reasonably practicable＂. However, most text books written in English have been prescribed at many schools. One is not certain whether the subjects are taught in English or in the indigenous language at these schools. In the end, those teachers use the mother tongue, together with English, in teaching learners. This result in code switching and code mixing takes place in classes, which are meant to facilitate communication across barriers of colour, language, and region, while creating an environment in which respect for languages other than one＇s own would be encouraged. Teaching and learning in one＇s mother tongue promotes full participation in the economy of the country. The aim of the paper is to investigate teaching and learning in Vhembe primary schools of the Limpopo Province in South Africa, within the framework of existing legislation. This will be compared with empirical evidence. The researcher seeks to establish what language（s） primary schools use for teaching and learning. Based on this, conclusions and recommendations will be made to assist stakeholders in language-in-education policy formulation.

Application of Multimodal Discourse Theory and Media Technology in Foreign Language Online Teaching

It is based on multimodal discourse theory,with the help of a questionnaire survey,to study the multimodal choice of online courses and its dominant factors under the condition of virtual technology.It puts forward targeted implementation suggestions for online teaching and providings references for the rapid deployment and implementation of online teaching in domestic colleges and universities.

Research on the Application of Second Language Acquisition Theory in College English Speech Teaching

The teaching of English speeches in universities aims to enhance oral communication ability,improve English communication skills,and expand English knowledge,occupying a core position in English teaching in universities.This article takes the theory of second language acquisition as the background,analyzes the important role and value of this theory in English speech teaching in universities,and explores how to apply the theory of second language acquisition in English speech teaching in universities.It aims to strengthen the cultivation of English skilled talents and provide a brief reference for improving English speech teaching in universities.

The Influence of LI Transfer on Second Language Acquisition and Its Implication on Foreign Language Teaching in China

From the perspective of language cognition,second language acquisition is a complex cognitive process in which themother tongue and the target language play against each other.In this process,the second language learner establishes the targetlanguage form by the mother tongue language rules.At the same time,through the continuous acquisition of second language knowl-edge to continuously modify this intermediary system.This article briefly analyzes the impact of the L1 transfer on SLA in the de-velopment of interlanguage,the role of L1 in SLA,and the impact of the L1 transfer on college foreign language teaching.

Reflections on Cultivating Critical Thinking in Foreign Language Courses in the Context of Integrating Ideological and Political Theories in All Courses

The education reform of integrating ideological and political theories in all courses is crucial in fostering virtue through education.In the new era,foreign language courses are increasingly prominent in moral education.Learning a language is not just about mastering its language form but also about critically examining the cultural connotations and thinking patterns embedded within it.Therefore,cultivating students’critical thinking skills should be a key focus in foreign language education.First,this paper examines the importance of fostering students’critical thinking in foreign language courses.Second,considering the characteristics of Chinese college foreign language courses,we propose that if we want to cultivate critical thinking among students through foreign language courses,we need to effect pattern transformations across four aspects:teaching philosophy,teaching content,teaching methodology,and teaching evaluation.These transformations also present requirements for foreign language teachers.They should focus on enhancing their comprehensive literacy,including ideological and political literacy,teaching design skills,and the ability to integrate teaching materials with logical thinking.And China’s Standards of English Language Ability(the CSE)serves as an important reference indicator for implementing these transformations.

The Development and Practice of English teaching in Science and engineering college

With the deepening reform and education system, teacher development is increasingly being taken seriously. Teachers＇ professional development ability is related to the overall level of higher education. For science and engineering colleges, the traditional light text is serious on a weight management, science and engineering university foreign language teacher development is severely limited. In this view, I try to start from the theory of teacher development, combined with the actual characteristics of the University of Science and Engineering, University of Science and Engineering is to expLore the implementation of foreign language teachers＇ professional development path.

EFL Teaching Guided by Krashen's Hypotheses in Second Language Acquisition Theory

Based on discussion of the second language acquisition theories,the thesis aims at improving foreign language teaching,and states the implications on our teaching ideas,and what we teachers should do in our EFL practice.

Linguistic Theories in Foreign Language Teaching:An Overview

It is universally acknowledged that linguistics studies not any particular language but it studies languages as a whole.The generally defined language teaching theories refer to teaching methods and approaches.Therefore,this dissertation makes a brief review and analysis on major methodologists in foreign language teaching which contribute most to L2 teaching.By doing so,we can get insight into the relationship between linguistic theories and language teaching practice better so as to make foreign language teaching more efficient and acceptable.

Analysis of the Principles of Practicability in Chinese Grammar Teaching to Foreigners

The teaching of Chinese grammar as a foreign language is aimed at enabling foreigners to master the basic Chinese vocabulary,sentences and sentence organization rules so as to improve the language ability of foreigners to communicate in Chinese.It can be seen that the ultimate goal of teaching Chinese as a foreign language is to realize language communication in real life,so the practical principle in teaching is of great criticality.This article briefly introduces the relevant overview of the practical principles of Chinese grammar teaching at first,then implements analysis of practical principles in several aspects,hoping to provide reference for relevant teachers.

A Comparative Analysis of English and Chinese Compliments

Compliment as a speech act is a tool for establishing friendship that creates ties of solidarity in different cultures.This paper introduces the background theories concerning studies of the speech act of complimenting.It makes comparison about making compliments in English and in Chinese from the perspectives of topics,semantic and syntactic structures followed by discussing differences and similarities in performing compliments in two cultures.Moreover,implications of the study to foreign language teaching and learning are provided and the significance of integrating culture teaching to enhance learner’s pragmatic competence and smooth their cross-cultural communication is emphasized.

（Re）Constructing Pedagogical Knowledge in English as a Foreign Language Teacher Education Courses

English language teaching in the post-method condition demands the preparation of critical professionals capable of developing their teaching practice to enhance their pupils＇ language learning process. These professionals should also be able to recognize their prior knowledge as a potential tool to teach and to act autonomously in different educational contexts. Therefore, pre-service teacher education courses need to provide favorable conditions for teacher candidates to engage in reflective practice in order to foster continuous professional development. The main goal of this paper is to discuss the complexity of the pedagogical knowledge （re）construction process in an English as a foreign language （EFL） teacher education course, attempting to understand prospective teachers＇ pedagogical actions and strategies used to cope with classroom problems in their teaching practice. For this reason, some examples of this dynamic process, obtained by class recordings and reflective sessions with future teachers were examined. Results indicated that through self-assessment and reflection, stimulated by these sessions, student-teachers were able to recognize problems in their teaching procedures, as well as analyze their teaching practice and （re）construct their pedagogical knowledge, favoring their students＇ language learning process and their own teaching approach.

Innovation and development of foreign language teaching in China

Foreign language teaching has been playing a dominant role in China’s curriculum reform,especially in the present globalization of Chinese society and economy.However,the insufficient research into foreign language teaching and blindly adopting western theory demand China learn from its own experience and also develop western foreign language teaching theories that innovate and promote its education system and research.

吕必松对外汉语教学学科建设思想研究

吕必松先生是著名语言学家、语言教育家,在对外汉语教学学科建设的理论和方法上有突出贡献。语言学家的语言学思想是国家语言能力要素,是国家语言治理的理论来源。吕必松的对外汉语教学学科建设历程具有模式化特征,研究他的学科建设思想具有重要的理论意义和实践意义。吕必松对外汉语教学学科建设思想可以概括为:学科性质明确化,学科研究精细化,学科发展理论化。

数智技术赋能高校外语课程思政:理据与内涵

该文基于数智技术赋能教育数字化转型的时代背景,探讨数智技术赋能外语课程思政教学的实践理据,指出数智技术的发展加速人与AI的互动,数智化的“东风”能为智能时代的外语课程思政教学插上“智慧的翅膀”,提供强有力的技术支撑;外语专业兼具工具性和人文性的双重属性能为外语课程思政教学的开展提供得天独厚的条件。在此基础上,分析数智时代外语课程思政的内涵,强化价值导向,以铸魂育人为落脚点,用价值逻辑统合技术逻辑,实现外语教学、思政理念与价值观引领的有机统一;强调智能驱动,以数智技术助力外语学科与思政育人有机融合;明确与党同行方向,博学外国语,笃行中国心,为数智时代“讲好中国故事”贡献外语力量。

农耕文化融入高校外语教学的价值意蕴与实践路径

农耕文化是中华文化之根本,也是构建中华民族核心价值观的精神资源。农耕文化融入高校外语教学具有丰富的价值意蕴,但同时也面临诸多困境。将中华优秀传统农耕文化融入高校外语教学应在内容依托式教学理念指导下,坚持以课程为主导,健全校社协同育人机制,注重虚实并重的教学方法,达成思言融合的教学成效。结合该路径对浙江农林大学涉农专业学生的外语教学进行改革,并对改革效果进行评价。

涉外法治人才培养策略的辩证思考

加快涉外法治人才培养是新时代法学教育的使命和责任。华东政法大学牵头成立上海高校涉外法治人才培养教育联盟,坚持“破”与“立”相统一,探索打破学科专业壁垒,创新人才培养方案;探索打破高校与社会的壁垒,推进法学教育与法治实践融合;探索打破高校之间的壁垒,搭建开放型涉外法治人才培养平台,构建新时代涉外法治人才培养体系。

高三学生线上外语学习中的无聊情绪环境因素分析

研究以控制—价值理论为依据,以提升高三学生学习体验及效果、更好地了解和支持其心理健康需求为目的,考查了高三学生在线上外语学习中的无聊情绪水平,并探讨了外部环境各因素对学生外语学习无聊情绪的影响路径和作用机制。通过对461名高三学生的问卷调查和部分学生的访谈,发现在线上教学中,学习者的无聊情绪处于中等水平(M=2.93)。结构方程模型分析结果显示,学生硬件设备、教学活动设计、师生关系等各环境因素以不同路径与强度对学习者线上外语学习无聊感知产生影响。分析归纳各因素揭示出影响高三学生线上外语学习无聊情绪的外部因素关系式为:设备因素>授课因素>人际因素。建议学校及家长采取相应措施对学生线上学习无聊情绪进行积极干预。