Author(s)

Yiqi Chui ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450007, China

Corresponding Author

Yiqi Chui

ABSTRACT

In order to enhance the teaching efficiency and effectiveness of university teachers in teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) courses, a study focusing on needs cognition, goal orientation, and the application of self-directed learning technologies among college students in this classroom environment has been carefully conducted. This study adopted a rigorous descriptive design, in which the researchers used an approved survey questionnaire as a data collection tool to ensure the scientific validity and credibility of the study. A total of 340 responses were obtained from 2600 students enrolled in four institutions in specific regions located in the central region of China. According to the results, non-English major students taking ESL programs do not significantly differ in their responses to demands, accomplishment goal orientation, or self-regulated learning strategies. Additionally, this study showed a significant relationship between the needs, goal orientation, and self-regulated strategies of non-English major students enrolled in university ESL classes. This suggests that the more frequently a student uses a self-regulated strategy, the stronger their needs are, and the greater their goal orientation.

KEYWORDS

Needs, Goal Orientation, Self-regulated Strategies, Second Language

CITE THIS PAPER

Yiqi Chui, Research on Chinese University Students' Needs, Goal-orientation, and Self-regulated Strategies in an ESL Class. Adult and Higher Education (2024) Vol. 6: 119-125. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/aduhe.2024.060318.

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