Exploring Student-Centered Instructional Models in Junior High School English

Abstract

The "student-centered" educational philosophy is not only a central theme of contemporary quality-oriented education but also a core tenet of the new curriculum reform. As stipulated in the English Curriculum Standards for General High Schools (2017 Edition), teachers should design open and interactive classroom activities to enable students to progressively enhance their English proficiency and learning competencies through self-directed learning, collaborative learning, and inquiry-based learning. Grounded in this framework, this paper explores a student-centered classroom teaching model within the context of junior high school English instruction, aiming to improve both the efficacy of classroom teaching and students’ autonomous learning abilities.