The enactment of the Chinese national English Language Curriculum Standards through task-based approaches has greatly challenged teachers conventional pedagogical practices. Despite widespread recognition of the importance of professional development programs in facilitating the process of teacher change, there has been little research in the plan, enactment and outcome of such programs. This study, therefore, investigates a process of designing, implementing and evaluating a new program for primary school English language teachers in China. The research framework of design ...
The enactment of the Chinese national English Language Curriculum Standards through task-based approaches has greatly challenged teachers conventio...