Language-driven or Content-driven - on CBI Based Teaching Model of Public English Speech

Abstract

Content-based instruction model (CBI) handles the relationship between language and content in teaching and learning properly. Based on the CBI concept, the current study constructed a progressive public English speaking teaching model based on four stages: English dubbing, simulated speech, speech based on draft writing and impromptu speech. Determining the series of speech theme combined with teaching materials, then digging the combination of the teaching materials with Chinese traditional culture, the study carried out four-stage training in the experimental group but only common training based on the speech course curriculum in the control group, and obtained the pre-test and post-test results of the topic-oriented speech of both groups separately. By using quantitative and qualitative analysis of independent samples t-test and feedback interviews, it was concluded that this model could effectively improve students’ English speaking ability. And students’ self-perception in three dimensions of English speech interest, speaking confidence and conception ability had been significantly improved.