scholarly journals Comparative Analysis of the Effect of Immersive English Teaching

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (23) ◽  
pp. 98-110
Author(s):  
Yanan Hao ◽  
Jiangyong Zhao ◽  
Kun Liang
Keyword(s):  
English Learners ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Learning Effect ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Learning Performance ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Reading And Writing ◽  
Immersive Environment ◽  
Bilingual Learning ◽  
Chinese English Learners

Immersive teaching has achieved remarkable results in bilingual learning. This teaching method creates an immersive environment for learners to understand and use languages. This paper explores the influence of immersive teaching on the learning performance, interest, and satisfaction of Chinese English learners, and provides several suggestions on how to apply immersive teaching. The results show that immersive teaching improves the listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities of students. One semester of immersive teaching improved the scores of listening, reading, speaking, and writing by 6.53%, 6.85%, 5%, and 4.73%, respectively; while two semesters of immersive teaching improved them by 12.46%, 16.03%, 13.55%, and 9.92%, respectively. Thanks to immersive teaching, the students’ interest in English learning soared, and their satisfaction with English learning surpassed 50%. This research lays a theoretical basis for promoting immersive teaching, and improving students’ English learning effect.

scholarly journals A Practical Exploration of Constructive English Learning Platform Informatization Based on RBF Algorithm

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Ning Tang ◽  
Bing Li ◽  
Sang-Bing Tsai
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
English Education ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Rbf Neural Network ◽  
Training Model ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Learning Platform

The constructive English learning approach provides better technical support and learning concepts for English learners. This paper firstly introduces the theoretical basis of constructive English learning and the status of domestic and international research and analyzes the advantages over the traditional English learning approach. This paper also analyzes the RBF neural network model, especially the locally adjusted RBF algorithm, and considers the training model and construction method of the RBF neural network to simulate the learning pattern of good learners of English in grades 4 and 6 to better realize the effect of the English learning platform and allow the English learning platform to play a supportive role in the learning process of students, and through the evaluation of the design, we can better improve the software design, which can be improved by evaluating the design. In the subsequent research, we should add a more user-friendly interface design, use larger model samples to train the model to make it more universal in accuracy and ensure good stability in operation, and integrate multiple algorithms to improve the training algorithm of RBF neural network to obtain a more general algorithm model. The rich teaching methods can cultivate students’ independent inquiry ability, and the construction of this English learning platform can help improve students’ ability to use information technology. By making students become the main subject of teaching and learning, we can stimulate students’ enthusiasm and a good awareness of English learning. Using the radial basis function (RBF) algorithm and the constructive pod language teaching method, this English learning platform is a good and positive aid for students to learn English, and as a better English education tool, it has certain research value and positive significance for the study of English teaching.

Integration of “Offline + Online” Teaching Method of College English Based on Web Search Technology

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lijun Bian
Keyword(s):  
Online Teaching ◽  
Learning Effect ◽  
Web Search ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
College English ◽  
Evaluation Functions ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
And Function

The change of social demand for English application-oriented talents has affected the transformation of the way of cultivating talents in College English. The traditional training mode of indoctrination has exposed more and more disadvantages, and the demand of new teaching mode is imminent. This paper first analyzes the current situation of College English learning platform in China. Then, it discusses the design and implementation of “Online + offline” College English learning platform based on Web. The overall structure and function of the database are designed in detail. The teaching platform provides students with learning tools, learning resources, communication platform, testing and evaluation functions, and can evaluate students’ learning behavior, learning process and learning effect. This paper traces and collects a large amount of data left by learners in learning college English courses, and analyzes learners’ learning habits, learning progress and learning effect. Finally, according to the learning big data, this paper customized a reasonable personalized learning platform and improved the online teaching personalized service system.

scholarly journals Enhancing English-Learning Performance through a Simulation Classroom for EFL Students Using Augmented Reality—A Junior High School Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (21) ◽  
pp. 7854
Author(s):  
Yuh-Shihng Chang ◽  
Chao-Nan Chen ◽  
Chia-Ling Liao
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Learning Performance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Situational Context ◽  
Efl Students

In non-English-speaking countries, students learning EFL (English as a Foreign Language) without a “real” learning environment mostly shows poor English-learning performance. In order to improve the English-learning effectiveness of EFL students, we propose the use of augmented reality (AR) to support situational classroom learning and conduct teaching experiments for situational English learning. The purpose of this study is to examine whether the learning performance of EFL students can be enhanced using augmented reality within a situational context. The learning performance of the experimental student group is validated by means of the attention, relevance, confidence, and satisfaction (ARCS) model. According to statistical analysis, the experimental teaching method is much more effective than that of the control group (i.e., the traditional teaching method). The learning performance of the experimental group students is obviously enhanced and the feedback of using AR by EFL students is positive. The experimental results reveal that (1) students can concentrate more on the practice of speaking English as a foreign language; (2) the real-life AR scenarios enhanced student confidence in learning English; and (3) applying AR teaching materials in situational context classes can provide near real-life scenarios and improve the learning satisfaction of students.

scholarly journals Correlation between Self-Efficacy and English Performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (08) ◽  
pp. 223
Author(s):  
Yinchun Chen
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Self Management ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Reading And Writing ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Selection Of

Self-efficacy may affect our behaviours, thoughts and emotions. The students with strong self-efficiency tend to have good autonomous learning ability. However, there is little report on the correlation between self-efficacy and English performance. To make up for the gap, this paper explores the influence of self-efficacy on English performance based on the theories on self-efficacy. Specifically, a questionnaire survey was carried out among male and female students in three grades, covering all aspects of English learning (e.g. listening, speaking, reading and writing). The collected data were analysed statistically on the SPSS. The results show that self-efficacy influences the selection of environment and behaviour; the students with strong self-efficacy can flexibly use various cognitive and learning methods, and achieve excellent self-management and regulation; the students with good English performance have high self-efficacy scores, revealing a positive correlation between self-efficacy and English performance. The research findings lay a theoretical basis for improving English performance based on self-efficacy.

Instruction of Nominalization by Applying Enabling of POA

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 342-358
Author(s):  
Hao Chen
Keyword(s):  
Academic Writing ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Academic English ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Writing Course ◽  
Learning Journals ◽  
English Majors ◽  
Chinese English Learners ◽  
Oriented Approach

AbstractIt is noticeable that the academic papers written by Chinese English learners are lacking in academic features largely due to their poor ability to use nominalization. Therefore, the instruction of nominalization in an academic English writing course is badly needed. The author conducted one-semester-long instruction of nominalization to 90 non-English majors under the guidance of the production-oriented approach (POA). This research demonstrated how to apply POA, specifically, the enabling procedure to the teaching of nominalization. By triangulating the data of students’ interviews, learning journals and written output, and the data of 4 teachers’ class observations and interviews, this study found that the accurate application of the three criteria of effective enabling contributed to the improvement of the quantity and quality of nominalization in academic writing.

Exploring the Impact of Interaction Modality on Students’ Learning Performance

2021 ◽  
pp. 073563312110272
Author(s):  
Neila Chettaoui ◽  
Ayman Atia ◽  
Med Salim Bouhlel
Keyword(s):  
User Interfaces ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Learning Performance ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Embodied Interaction ◽  
Multimodal Learning ◽  
Tangible User Interfaces ◽  
Embodied Learning ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

Embodied learning pedagogy highlights the interconnections between the brain, body, and the concrete environment. As a teaching method, it provides means of engaging the physical body in multimodal learning experiences to develop the students’ cognitive process. Based on this perspective, several research studies introduced different interaction modalities to support the implementation of an embodied learning environment. One such case is the use of tangible user interfaces and motion-based technologies. This paper evaluates the impacts of motion-based, tangible-based, and multimodal interaction merging between tangible interfaces and motion-based technology on improving students’ learning performance. A controlled study was performed at a primary school with 36 participants (aged 7 to 9), to evaluate the educational potential of embodied interaction modalities compared to tablet-based learning. The results highlighted a significant difference in the learning gains between all groups, as determined by one-way ANOVA [F (3,32) = 6.32, p = .017], in favor of the multimodal learning interface. Findings revealed that a multimodal learning interface supporting richer embodied interaction that took advantage of affording the power of body movements and manipulation of physical objects might improve students’ understanding of abstract concepts in educational contexts.

scholarly journals Status Quo and Prospective of WeChat in Improving Chinese English Learners’ Pronunciation

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kanghui Wang
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Support Functions ◽  
English Pronunciation ◽  
Chinese English Learners

With the ubiquitous usage of wireless, portable, and handheld devices gaining popularity in 21st century, the revolutionary mobile technology introduces digital new media to educational settings, which has changed the way of traditional teaching and learning. WeChat is one of the most popular social networking applications in China featured by its interactivity and real-time communication that has attracted attention of educators to its pedagogical value. This study evaluates the utilization of WeChat in mobile learning and, in particular, its potential for improving English pronunciation among English learners in China. It probes into the perennial problems of Chinese students in English pronunciation acquisition and oral practice, discusses WeChat’s support functions in mobile learning, demonstrates the relevant empirical studies of WeChat in teaching and learning, and analyses the potential value of using WeChat in improving English pronunciation. Examinations in this paper enable one to reflect on the strengths of mobile learning by WeChat and to explore how this social media tool is likely to solve the pronunciation difficulties of Chinese English learners. It is found that applying WeChat to English pronunciation teaching and practicing helps create better self-directed learning environment, enhance learning flexibility and improve oral learning effectiveness. It is hopefully that insights gained from examining how WeChat helps improve English pronunciation learning will shed light on further innovations of teaching designs in this area.

scholarly journals A Brief Discussion on the Design of Activity View of High School English Learning under Task-based Teaching Method

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Aiping Zhang
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Curriculum Reform ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Direct Method ◽  
English Learning ◽  
High School English ◽  
Teaching Concept ◽  
New Curriculum ◽  
The New Curriculum Reform ◽  
New Curriculum Reform

The disadvantages of traditional teaching methods, such as the Direct Method, the Grammar Translation Method, are becoming more and more obvious. The task-based teaching method, which pays more attention to students' subjective initiative, independent learning and cooperative inquiry, is becoming more and more popular. It shows the student-centered teaching concept and coincides with the guiding ideology of the new curriculum reform. Under the new curriculum reform, it advocates Activity View of English Learning for the development of discipline core literacy. Therefore, it is particularly important to integrate the Task-based language teaching (TBLT) and Activity View of English Learning to design high school English teaching.

scholarly journals Exploration of the Practical Teaching of the Artistic Thinking of Paper-cutting and the Basic Course of Formation

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
ZHANG AILI
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Teaching Reform ◽  
Innovative Practice ◽  
Abstract Language ◽  
Language Students ◽  
Important Position ◽  
Basic Course ◽  
Practical Teaching

Graphic composition occupies an important position in the basic courses of art major. However, the effect is often not brought into play due to the outdated single teaching method. This study introduces the teaching practice of paper-cutting art thinking in the curriculum teaching reform. It analyses how to use paper-cutting art thinking in the curriculum teaching reform and to use art-cutting thinking to help student better understand abstract language. This study also guides students to use paper-cutting for innovative practice in the basic course to improve the composition. The findings showed that the use of paper-cutting art thinking can effectively help students better understand abstract language. Students are constructing basic courses as the course practice of Chinese using this teaching method is richer and more innovative. The paper-cutting art thinking method provides a richer theoretical basis and practical teaching method for teaching reforms.

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