圖書名稱:CREATE:An Innovative Approach Forging Multiple Pathways to Success in the Tertiary ESP Class
內容簡介
English for Specific Purposes (ESP) curricula in Taiwan is still limited, and course design and class research are two key areas to work on. This book aims to overcome challenges in ESP courses, fill the gap in relevant literature, and meet students’ needs and university’s expectations by establishing and implementing an innovative teaching model, CREATE, in an ESP course. It reports CREATE and provides the instructional design of the course. It includes the teaching materials, themes and course content, teaching approaches, lesson structure, activities and tasks, and assessments throughout the years of course innovation. It also reveals pedagogical benefits of CREATE as well as its innovations and applicability.
Introduction
Background of the Study
Background of the Course Reform
Purpose of the Study
Theoretical Frameworks of the Course
Learning by Doing
Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)
Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)
Intercultural Communication Competence (ICC)
Course Content and Classroom Practice
Course Setting
Teaching Model (CREATE)
Instructional Design
Research Methodology
Quantitative Methods
Qualitative Method
Research Design
Results
English Learning
Content Knowledge and Skills
Instructional Sensitivity (IS)
Students’ Perceptions of and Attitudes toward the Instructional Design
nnovation and Contributions
Innovation
Contributions and Applicability
Conclusion
References
Appendix A. Reform Timeline
Appendix B. Survey (English Translation)
Appendix C. Interview Questions (English Translation)
This book reflects and represents my dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work while recording my journey as an assistant professor. I would like to dedicate this work to my wonderful family, particularly my loving parents. Without their unconditional love, encouragement, and support, I would not have been me, and I would not have accomplished this work. I cannot thank God enough for them. I am extremely grateful to God for His love, guidance, and blessings. Without Him, this journey would not have been possible. I would like to thank my sister, Sky, for proofreading my Chinese abstract, and my brother, Kenneth, for comforting me. I am beyond grateful to my family, including my aunts and late grandmothers and aunt, for their love and faith in me. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my friends, Elaine Manky Li, Jamie Ng, and Archangela Girlanny Putri Tjendera, for being there for me, proofreading the drafts, and creating illustrations for this book. Finally, I would like to thank all my friends, colleagues and students for their kindness and support during this process.