Effective College English Teaching Based on Student-Centered Learning

Dingnan Zhao

doi:10.6918/IJOSSER.202507_8(7).0022

Authors

Dingnan Zhao

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6918/IJOSSER.202507_8(7).0022

Keywords:

College English, student-centered learning, teaching model.

Abstract

This article examines the challenges faced by Chinese university students in the general education course "College English" and proposes the APAD(Anticipate, Pre-teach, Activities, Delayed Feedback) teaching method to enhance learning outcomes. Grounded in student-centered learning(SCL) theory, this method addresses low student motivation by integrating online/offline learning and in-class/extracurricular activities. While effective, the model requires additional teacher preparation time for customized lesson planning.

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