A Mixed Methods Evaluation of College English Writing: A Case Study in China

Autor/inn/en	Liao, Hongjing; Li, Liwen
Titel	A Mixed Methods Evaluation of College English Writing: A Case Study in China
Quelle	In: Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 26 (2017) 6, S.383-396 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0119-5646
DOI	10.1007/s40299-017-0357-y
Schlagwörter	Mixed Methods Research; Writing Instruction; Case Studies; English (Second Language); College Second Language Programs; Curriculum Development; Course Evaluation; Curriculum Implementation; Learning Experience; Student Attitudes; Student Surveys; Scores; Interviews; Student Journals; Student Satisfaction; Statistical Significance; Student Improvement; Interpersonal Competence; Foreign Countries; China + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schreibunterricht; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Curriculum; Development; Curriculumentwicklung; Lehrplan; Entwicklung; Lernerfahrung; Schülerverhalten; Schülerbefragung; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Studentenzeitung; Interpersonale Kompetenz; Ausland
Abstract	China's recent curriculum reform of English as a foreign language programs has shifted toward an integration of language abilities and transferable skills such as intercultural skills. This study is part of an internal evaluation project that examines the implementation and impact of a newly reformed writing course at one of China's top foreign studies universities. The study explores students' acceptance and learning experiences of the course with specific focus on reform features. Applying a mixed methods approach, the study drew quantitative data from the student survey and test scores, and qualitative data from interviews and reflexive journals. Mixed analyses confirmed the design and suitability of the course. Findings indicated high appreciation of the course, statistically significant increase in test scores, and moderate improvement on intercultural skills. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01