College English Research Articles

An exploration of the impact of different peer learning activities utilised to develop student employability

ABSTRACT Assumptions about fostering human capital for national competitiveness underpin higher education policy drivers regarding employability. Departing from this focus on human capital development, research has highlighted the importance of relationality for employability, but there is a gap in scholarship about the role of peer relationships. Drawing on interview data about a curriculum-based intervention in an English university business school, we examine how students reflect upon and what they gain from peers in peer-focused employability learning experiences facilitated by external professionals. A ‘graduate capitals’ lens is used to illuminate student learning. Through group coaching, students’ identity capital grows by comparing themselves to peers and recognising mutual concerns; and through group activities in an assessment centre, students’ cultural capital expands through observation of peers and interaction with each other. We conclude by discussing the importance of reflexivity stimulated by peer interactions, and how to address student reluctance to engage with peer-based learning.

The Construction of an English Network Course Based on the Theory of Hybrid Real-Time Synchronization Algorithm

At present, the construction of online courses is an important content in the process of educational informatization. At present, there are two problems in the construction of online courses: from the teaching point of view, the design of teaching activities and teaching processes in online courses is not enough, and the teaching effect is not good. Technically, the development of most courses is basically one-off and cannot be updated quickly. Due to the small scale, limited access and strong pertinence of SPOC, it has obvious advantages to implement the online and offline mixed teaching mode of college English based on SPOC in college English teaching. This paper mainly studies the research and analysis of English online courses based on the hybrid real-time synchronization algorithm. This paper combines OFDM synchronization algorithm with SPOC hybrid algorithm teaching to analyze and study it. According to the research, the influence of English online teaching course is very great, and the effect is more obvious than that of traditional teaching.

Construction and Practical Exploration of the College English Evaluation System in Vocational Undergraduate Institutions

Construction and Practical Exploration of the College English Evaluation System in Vocational Undergraduate Institutions

Research on the Effectiveness of Blended Learning in College English Writing Teaching

Research on the Effectiveness of Blended Learning in College English Writing Teaching

The Role of Perceived Ease of Use in the Adoption of Quizlet for Vocabulary Acquisition in Chinese EFL Contexts

This study investigates the perceived ease of use of Quizlet among Chinese college English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners, focusing on vocabulary acquisition. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research combined quantitative data from a survey (n = 95) and qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews (n = 24) following an 8-week Quizlet intervention. The quantitative results revealed high satisfaction with Quizlet, evidenced by a mean score of 3.96 on a 5-point Likert scale, highlighting its intuitive interface and multimedia features. Qualitative findings supported these results, identifying key themes such as user-friendly navigation, ease of becoming proficient and effective vocabulary learning through interactive modules. The study emphasizes the critical role of user-centered design in educational technology, suggesting that well- designed tools like Quizlet can significantly improve vocabulary acquisition and learner engagement. These insights advance the understanding of digital tool adoption in EFL contexts and offer practical recommendations for educators and developers.

Research on the Pathways for Enhancing Ideological and Political Teaching Abilities of University English Teachers in Vocational University

Research on the Pathways for Enhancing Ideological and Political Teaching Abilities of University English Teachers in Vocational University

Innovative Optimization of College English Education Based on Neural Network Algorithm

Innovative Optimization of College English Education Based on Neural Network Algorithm

Application of Krashen's Input Hypothesis in College English: Empirical Findings and Curriculum Implications

Application of Krashen's Input Hypothesis in College English: Empirical Findings and Curriculum Implications

The Impact of Curriculum Content Reconstruction of College English--Taking Listening and Speaking Course as an Example

The Impact of Curriculum Content Reconstruction of College English--Taking Listening and Speaking Course as an Example

Study on College English Teachers’ Attitudes and Acceptance of AI-Driven Language Learning Applications

Study on College English Teachers’ Attitudes and Acceptance of AI-Driven Language Learning Applications

Ideological and Political Design of College English Curriculum Based on Understanding Contemporary China

Ideological and Political Design of College English Curriculum Based on Understanding Contemporary China

College English Teaching Based on the Concept of Liberal English Education

College English Teaching Based on the Concept of Liberal English Education

A Study on the Blended Teaching Mode of College English Based on Micro-lessons

A Study on the Blended Teaching Mode of College English Based on Micro-lessons

Business English Teaching Reform Under the Background of Artificial Intelligence + Big Data

The level of information technology is increasing, and technology is developed. University English teaching has also changed under its influence. Different from the traditional teaching in the past, more and more students adopt the mode of “Internet + Smartphone” to learn English. This paper proposes a teaching mode evaluation method in the context of big data. Through the K-means algorithm based on it, the data clustering of business English teaching mode is completed. According to the data obtained from clustering, combined with the standardization of positive and negative indicators, the business English teaching mode system is constructed. Experiments show that when the clustering K value is 16, the clustering accuracy of this method is 99.2%, and it can effectively get the index weights, and the evaluation time is short, which is better than the other two comparison methods.

A brief discussion of discourse analysis and reading in teaching of college English

A brief discussion of discourse analysis and reading in teaching of college English

Precision Teaching of College English Based on Learning Diagnostic Systems

The rapid rise of information technology has popularized learning diagnostic systems in education, particularly in college English teaching. These systems boost teaching quality and enable precise instruction. This study delves into precision teaching in college English with two English major classes. Teaching experiments used data from the system to set goals, plan courses, choose strategies, assign tasks, and assess progress. SPSS analysis gauged the system's effectiveness. Results reveal enhanced student interest and performance in English with the system. The experimental group displayed heightened engagement and innovative learning methods, outperforming the control group significantly. Conversely, the control group struggled with traditional methods. The precision teaching model, aided by the diagnostic system, enhances English proficiency among college students, lending theoretical backing to its application in college English education.

Research on the Application of MOOCs Based on Reinforcement Learning in College English Teaching

Research on the Application of MOOCs Based on Reinforcement Learning in College English Teaching

Debate as a Form of Persuasive Communication in University English Language Teaching

Persuasive communication is of crucial importance for everyday life and for professional communication in one’s mother tongue as well as in a foreign language. Debate – one of the effective forms of persuasive communication – has its place in the process of foreign language teaching of adults. In a university setting, the acquisition of debating skills in a foreign language can be defined as timely, effective and stimulating. Conducting a debate within the framework of English language teaching combines the potential for improving language skills and argumentation skills, alongside the implementation of qualities such as integrity, tolerance, empathy. The challenges faced by the learners do not discourage them, but in fact stimulate them to improve their performance and transfer the acquired skills to their future activities. Students see conducting a debate in English as highly beneficial, holding a potential for their future personal growth and professional development.

An Exploration of Ideological and Political Education in College English Courses

This paper delves into the theoretical foundation and practical implementation of ideological and political education (IPE) within college English classrooms. Initially, it defines IPE and highlights its critical role in the fundamental educational task of cultivating virtue and character. The paper then outlines the specific requirements and principles necessary for integrating IPE into college English courses. The study underscores that beyond enhancing students' language proficiency, college English courses should also foster students' social responsibility, academic integrity, and scientific ethics through implicit teaching methods. By improving teachers' IPE teaching capabilities, deeply integrating IPE elements into course content, and utilizing modern information technology to innovate teaching methods, the paper proposes effective strategies to achieve IPE goals. The integration of IPE in college English courses holds substantial theoretical and practical importance, particularly in the context of the new era, and it actively promotes higher education teaching reform. This comprehensive approach ensures that students not only gain linguistic skills but also develop a strong ethical foundation and a sense of social responsibility, thereby aligning with the broader educational objectives of fostering well-rounded individuals.

Intercultural Friendship Formation Through the Lens of Cosmopolitan Agency

This article explores a group of international students' experiences on intercultural friendship formation in one British university in the UK through the lens of cosmopolitan agency (Kudo, 2023), which is an ecological perspective of meaningful interactions between international and home students. Under the context that internationalisation continues to be on the agenda of higher education in the UK, this article examines how international students form and develop friendships among themselves and with home students within constraints mainly on power and privilege. Semi-structured interviews with 22 international students were carried out: Nigeria, Cameroon, China, Myanmar, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, as well as four British home students. Thematic analysis was used to explore their experiences in greater depth. The result indicated that the participating students demonstrated dynamic and discursive engagement with the four states of cosmopolitan agency, exhibiting specific manifestations of the agency relating to linguistic abilities, socioeconomic status, gender and religion.