Shifang Tang , Zhuoying Wang , Kara Sutton-Jones , Fuhui Tong , Xiuhong Lu , Lei Zhang
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Abstract
This study examined the impact of an English talent (ET) program on the English language growth of college students in China. Using mixed methods, the researchers found that the ET program had a statistically significant impact on participants’ English proficiency scores across all subtests (i.e., listening, reading, and writing/translation) compared to those of a group of students enrolled in traditional English courses. ET teachers’ reflections indicated that the program improved their students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and prepared them to compete in national English competitions. The study highlights the effectiveness of ET programs in English language education at the college level.
本研究探讨了英语人才（ET）项目对中国大学生英语水平提高的影响。研究人员采用混合方法发现，与参加传统英语课程的学生相比，ET 项目对参加者在所有分项测试（即听力、阅读和写作/翻译）中的英语水平得分都有显著的统计学影响。英语培训教师的反思表明，该项目提高了学生的听、说、读、写技能，为他们参加全国英语竞赛做好了准备。这项研究强调了 ET 课程在大学英语教育中的有效性。
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The International Journal of Educational Research publishes regular papers and special issues on specific topics of interest to international audiences of educational researchers. Examples of recent Special Issues published in the journal illustrate the breadth of topics that have be included in the journal: Students Perspectives on Learning Environments, Social, Motivational and Emotional Aspects of Learning Disabilities, Epistemological Beliefs and Domain, Analyzing Mathematics Classroom Cultures and Practices, and Music Education: A site for collaborative creativity.
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