Academic Journal
English Language Standards in California, China and Mexico: History, Comparison, and Analysis
| Title: | English Language Standards in California, China and Mexico: History, Comparison, and Analysis |
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| Authors: | Na, Li, Gregory, Jolene Castillo, Téllez, Kip (ORCID |
| Source: | Interchange: A Quarterly Review of Education. Dec 2021 52(4):501-520. |
| Abstract: | Learning standards have become a prominent feature for schools and school systems worldwide. Our paper describes the development of recent English teaching standards in California, China, and Mexico, as well as analyzing them for their theoretical orientations. We begin with an overview and critique of the standards movement. Our analysis of the standards in California, China, and Mexico reveals a substantial shift from a grammatical accuracy focused approach towards a communicative approach to language instruction. While this turn may be welcomed by professional educators, there are practical policy questions to be answered. We end our paper by noting additional challenges to implementing the new standards. Our general assessment is that the authors of the standards firmly believe that the new guidelines will improve instruction. |
| Language: | English |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 20 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Comparative Education, Academic Standards, Educational Change, Grammar, Accuracy, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Educational Policy, Program Implementation, Guidelines, Instructional Improvement |
| Geographic Terms: | California, China, Mexico |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10780-021-09432-6 |
| ISSN: | 0826-4805 |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1316823 |
| ISSN: | 0826-4805 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10780-021-09432-6 |
| Database: | ERIC |