Xiaohua Guo, Noor Mala Ibrahim

Xiaohua Guo

28 December 2023

College English teaching mode reform, KWL model, Challenges in college English reading teaching.

College English reading instruction in Northwest China presents a range of challenges, such as students' varying linguistic backgrounds, limited exposure to English, a test-centric teaching approach, and resource constraints. In response, educators have developed diverse strategies to tackle these difficulties. This study aims to investigate the KWL model's effectiveness in enhancing students' reading comprehension skills by conducting experimental research. The research involved 51 undergraduate students who were majoring in translation and interpretation at a private university in Northwest China and enrolled in the College English Reading I course. The students were divided into two groups, with Class 2 serving as the experimental group and Class 5 as the control group. After implementing the KWL model in the course for one semester, test scores and examination results were analyzed to assess the model's impact. The findings revealed that the KWL teaching method helped students to analyze texts more effectively and connect their prior knowledge to new reading material. In the whole process, online learning platform and resources were emplyed. This study provides useful insights for college English reading instructors looking to adopt an innovative teaching approach that caters to students' interests and prior knowledge.

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