The Potential of Content and Language Integrated Learning in Curriculum-Based Ideological and Political Education

Advances in educational technologies and instructional design book series, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 363 - 382

Published: Dec. 29, 2023

The innovative curriculum-based ideological and political education (CIPE) trend in China's higher integrates (IPE) into curricula to develop students' citizenship skills. Foreign language teaching (FLT) has leveraged CIPE's advancement due its rich cultural nuances. Yet, effectively implementing IPE within FLT remains complex demands academic attention. authors suggest content integrated learning (CLIL) holds significant potential for IPE-based FLT. This arises from the shared attributes between CLIL FLT, which encompass diverse facets, acquisition of knowledge cultivation cross-cultural understanding. chapter compares based on a coherent conceptual framework is introduced justified However, comprehensive agenda needed address multitude issues beyond scope this chapter, pivotal unlocking full CIPE ensuring enduring viability.

Language: Английский

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A Mixed-Method Study on the Impact of Movie-Based Learning on Chinese Undergraduates’ Cultural Identity

Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: March 30, 2024

In the context of higher education in China, this mixed-methods study with an intervention design explores impact Movie-Based Learning (MBL) on university students’ cultural identity (CI) within a movie course. Quantitative findings indicated that MBL significantly enhanced CI, particularly cognitive and emotional dimensions, while behavioral did not exhibit improvement. Notably, effect CI surpassed regular instruction control group, which improved general but cognitive, emotional, or identity. Qualitative illuminated learners’ acceptance MBL, revealing resonance connection culturally rich diverse movies. Despite positive perceptions, participants expressed uncertainty about translating knowledge awareness gained classroom to real-world actions behavior. This research contributes understanding nuanced development, highlights effectiveness also underscores need address transferability actions. Implications include importance refining instructional strategies bridge gap enhance practical applicability learning beyond classroom.

Language: Английский

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Longitudinal Investigation: Impact of Production-Oriented Approach on Chinese University Students’ English Writing and Speaking Proficiency

World Journal of English Language, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. 92 - 92

Published: April 3, 2024

This paper presents preliminary findings of a quantitative investigation the effects Production-oriented Approach (POA) on English writing and speaking proficiency Chinese university students. Involving an experiment group instructed by POA control receiving regular instruction focusing linguistic forms, study organized reliable tests before, during after study, data which was analyzed from perspectives complexity, accuracy fluency indices. Between-group within-group analysis revealed that exhibited significant sustained improvement in fluency. However, notable progress language production complexity lacking. Conversely, demonstrated enhancements both accuracy, with no observable The results underscore cautious assessment effectiveness POA, suggesting its limited impact students’ overall context this study. Educators curriculum planners are encouraged to reconsider comprehensive development within POA. Striking balance between focus form, is prevalent China’s education, meaning recommended for optimal learning outcomes.

Language: Английский

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Towards a Connected CLIL Research Agenda

Advances in educational technologies and instructional design book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 216 - 236

Published: Aug. 9, 2024

This chapter presents a connected content and language integrated learning (CLIL) research agenda that seeks to address justify critical areas previously under-investigated in the field. By venturing beyond conventional boundaries, authors advocate for comprehensive exploration of CLIL, including investigating principles underlying content-based foreign programmes, involving broader range stakeholders CLIL research, understanding across different types education, examining English, delving into programme curriculum development, exploring potential technology-enhanced focusing on non-Western countries regions through comparative studies, establishing localised considers contextual factors, enriching methodological landscape CLIL. Emphasising significance these interconnected areas, this aims redefine enrich landscape, promoting inclusive effective practices future.

Language: Английский

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The Subterranean English Training Market

Advances in educational technologies and instructional design book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 160 - 180

Published: June 14, 2024

This chapter explores the perceptions of parents and students toward China's double-reduction policies examines factors that drive resistance to these through shadow English training (SET). While are designed alleviate students' academic burden promote a balanced educational approach, this qualitative investigation reveals complex interplay between policy objectives grassroots resistance. The study identifies key concerns among students, including perceived dilution education quality at school, limited SET opportunities for development, exacerbated inequity. Despite recognising disadvantages SET, such as increased financial social isolation, stakeholders highlight its irreplaceable role in providing targeted after-class instruction enhancing performance competitive system.

Language: Английский

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Teachers and students at the crossroads: unpacking L1 use in CLIL in China’s higher education

Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 17

Published: Dec. 5, 2024

Grounded in the concept of translanguaging, use first language (L1) foreign (L2) classrooms has sparked considerable debate within Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), particularly under-researched non-Western contexts such as China. A significant research gap remains regarding contexts, purposes, factors influencing L1 use. This qualitative study, situated English education Chinese higher education, addresses this with a focus on one purposively selected CLIL classroom. Conversation analysis classroom observations indicates that translanguaging functions strategic, context-driven choice shaped by teacher awareness learner agency rather than fallback to L1. In-depth interviews students reveal use, framed Cultural-Historical Activity Theory, is mediated physical conceptual tools peer interactions, effects observed both inside outside The study also highlights how division labour institutional, educational, or ideological rules shape balance between L2 create tensions traditional immersion expectations learners' practical needs. These findings call for more nuanced understanding suggest reconsideration strict L2-only policies enhance engagement comprehension CLIL.

Language: Английский

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Flipped Classroom in ESL Context: A Systematic Review on Teachers Perception (2019 – 2023)

International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(4)

Published: Dec. 12, 2024

Education worldwide is experiencing a significant upheaval due to technological breakthroughs. It shifts societal needs, changing pedagogical philosophies and moving away from traditional classroom settings standardised curricula. The flipped method, or inverted classroom, has been the new education trend for several years. This study presents comprehensive systematic review of literature on particularly emphasising teachers' perceptions regarding implementation in English as Second Language (ESL) classrooms. thoroughly examined 15 publications published between 2019 2023, including full-text articles three databases: Scopus, WoS (Web Science), ERIC, enhance review's quality. main findings previous research, categorised by both positive negative perspectives, were presented tables better understanding. indicate that most teachers had methodology despite challenges associated with its implementation. Finally, this offers recommendations enhancing success method language classroom.

Language: Английский

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Enfoque de aprendizaje integrado de contenidos y lengua extranjera en el aprendizaje del idioma inglés en estudiantes de una Universidad Privada

LATAM Revista Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 4(2)

Published: July 25, 2023

El enfoque de aprendizaje integrado contenidos y lengua extranjera en el estudio del idioma inglés resulta crucial debido a las nuevas oportunidades laborales académicas que brinda la sociedad. propósito este fue evaluar si dicho mejora estudiantes pregrado una universidad. La muestra consistió 20 se utilizó un diseño cuasi experimental cuantitativo. Se administró examen conocimientos para inglés. Los resultados revelaron que, pretest, grupo experimentó aumento 40% al 60% nivel regular dominio En análisis inferencial post-test, encontró diferencia significativa inglés, con rango promedio 5.50 control 15.50 experimental. conclusión, tiene influencia positiva universidad privada.

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