From the perspective of teaching methods theories, this paper probes into the feasibility of adopting the eclectic teaching method in college English teaching, especially the New horizon college English classroom teac...From the perspective of teaching methods theories, this paper probes into the feasibility of adopting the eclectic teaching method in college English teaching, especially the New horizon college English classroom teaching, with the intention of providing new insights for New horizon college English teaching practice.展开更多
In the paper, the author constructs a model of three circles coinciding shown in two diagrams which are analogous to Venn diagram of set theory of mathematics, to illustrate both the process of FLT and the interaction...In the paper, the author constructs a model of three circles coinciding shown in two diagrams which are analogous to Venn diagram of set theory of mathematics, to illustrate both the process of FLT and the interaction of various factors intermeshed mainly in eight domains. The way the factors operate on FLT can be more visibly symbolized by that the three circles come to coincide in the diagrams. In the light of the model, it seems quite reasonable for us to adopt an ＂eclectic＂ approach to FLT, due to the complexity of FLT and FLL, and to practice FLT at a tentative time ratio： 6 vs. 4; 5 vs. 5; and 4 vs. 6 for input vs. output in teaching students respectively at three different levels. With this awareness increasing, teachers can practice sensitive teaching to cater for individuals in a class more sufficiently through flexible and diversified teaching techniques, targeting different goals： form, meaning, accuracy, fluency, complexity and so on.展开更多
The article attempts to analyze the approaches to foreign language teaching and their influence in Chinese colleges and universities. However, it is hard and irresponsible to aimlessly conclude which one is the most e...The article attempts to analyze the approaches to foreign language teaching and their influence in Chinese colleges and universities. However, it is hard and irresponsible to aimlessly conclude which one is the most effective approach in teaching English as a foreign language in China. In fact, quite a few of equivalently effective approaches should be simultaneously used. Thus the author reduces all of them to one term 'eclecticism', which is a mixture of a host of different approaches/methods.展开更多
In response to the call of the College English Curriculum Requirements for colleges and universitiesto design their own College English Syllabuses,this paper proposes an eclectic approach to syllabusdesign which combi...In response to the call of the College English Curriculum Requirements for colleges and universitiesto design their own College English Syllabuses,this paper proposes an eclectic approach to syllabusdesign which combines the pedagogical principles of the more familiar language syllabus with thoseof the content-based syllabus as well as the task-based approach in the selection,organization,presentation,and practice of the teaching content.It is argued that such an approach to syllabus designcan accommodate both language and language use on the one hand,and learners’ immediate needsand future needs on the other hand.展开更多
Traditional English teaching lacks the consciousness of the importance of learner's affective factors and has trouble in training the qualified English speakers that the society needs.This paper talks about the im...Traditional English teaching lacks the consciousness of the importance of learner's affective factors and has trouble in training the qualified English speakers that the society needs.This paper talks about the importance of learner's motivation,attitude and personality.It is proposed that teachers should adopt the eclectic method accompanying with student-centered class.Teachers are asked to pay more attention to their different roles and the ways to create a positive climate for learning in class.展开更多
文摘From the perspective of teaching methods theories, this paper probes into the feasibility of adopting the eclectic teaching method in college English teaching, especially the New horizon college English classroom teaching, with the intention of providing new insights for New horizon college English teaching practice.
文摘In the paper, the author constructs a model of three circles coinciding shown in two diagrams which are analogous to Venn diagram of set theory of mathematics, to illustrate both the process of FLT and the interaction of various factors intermeshed mainly in eight domains. The way the factors operate on FLT can be more visibly symbolized by that the three circles come to coincide in the diagrams. In the light of the model, it seems quite reasonable for us to adopt an ＂eclectic＂ approach to FLT, due to the complexity of FLT and FLL, and to practice FLT at a tentative time ratio： 6 vs. 4; 5 vs. 5; and 4 vs. 6 for input vs. output in teaching students respectively at three different levels. With this awareness increasing, teachers can practice sensitive teaching to cater for individuals in a class more sufficiently through flexible and diversified teaching techniques, targeting different goals： form, meaning, accuracy, fluency, complexity and so on.
文摘The article attempts to analyze the approaches to foreign language teaching and their influence in Chinese colleges and universities. However, it is hard and irresponsible to aimlessly conclude which one is the most effective approach in teaching English as a foreign language in China. In fact, quite a few of equivalently effective approaches should be simultaneously used. Thus the author reduces all of them to one term 'eclecticism', which is a mixture of a host of different approaches/methods.
文摘In response to the call of the College English Curriculum Requirements for colleges and universitiesto design their own College English Syllabuses,this paper proposes an eclectic approach to syllabusdesign which combines the pedagogical principles of the more familiar language syllabus with thoseof the content-based syllabus as well as the task-based approach in the selection,organization,presentation,and practice of the teaching content.It is argued that such an approach to syllabus designcan accommodate both language and language use on the one hand,and learners’ immediate needsand future needs on the other hand.
文摘Traditional English teaching lacks the consciousness of the importance of learner's affective factors and has trouble in training the qualified English speakers that the society needs.This paper talks about the importance of learner's motivation,attitude and personality.It is proposed that teachers should adopt the eclectic method accompanying with student-centered class.Teachers are asked to pay more attention to their different roles and the ways to create a positive climate for learning in class.
