Application of Interactive Autonomous Learning Mode to Teach College English Writing

Jixin Liu; Xiaoting Li

doi:10.31686/ijier.vol5.iss5.702

Authors

Jixin Liu

China West Normal University, China
Xiaoting Li

China West Normal University, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol5.iss5.702

Keywords:

Interactive Autonomous Learning Mode, collaborative writing instruction, writing competence, learner autonomy, traditional writing teaching method, effectiveness

Abstract

Writing is usually considered as an individual activity, emphasizing the result instead of the process in which students undergo to reach the final goal. However, writing process is of great importance to the students. In the writing process, they can develop writing competence and learner autonomy through interaction. Thus, this thesis intends to demonstrate the effectiveness of applying Interactive Autonomous Learning Mode to writing instruction in college classroom setting.

Author Biographies

Jixin Liu, China West Normal University, China

School of Foreign Languages
Xiaoting Li, China West Normal University, China

College of Foreign Language Education, China West Normal University, Nanchong, China,Lecturer

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