M10U1A1 - Identifying a Research Question

Identifying a Research Question Statement of Question or Problem When we mention English language teaching (ELT) in China, it should be dated back to Qing dynasty. In 1903, the Qing government formally implemented the “Statutes of the Imperial Academy”, which stipulated that English classes in elementary, middle and secondary schools throughout the country. This movement meant the Qing government opened the door to the world. For a time, the tendency of translating Western languages and learning from the West has become commonplace. Till PRC was established, English language test became a core test in Gaokao, which is college entrance test in China. By reviewing history we know that English class plays an important role in Chinese education system. Chinese parents hold high expectations for their children in English language learning. Nowadays, with the rapid economic development in China, in order to enhance students’ English competency, besides class time, most parents sp...