A Review on Current Status and Development Trends in English Teaching Research in Vocational Universities
DOI: 10.23977/avte.2025.070205 | Downloads: 6 | Views: 301
Author(s)
Jianghua Wu 1
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1 Foreign Language Teaching Department, Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou, 571125, China
Corresponding Author
Jianghua WuABSTRACT
This paper provides a comprehensive review of the current status and development trends in English teaching research within vocational universities. By analyzing recent literature, we explore key themes such as the integration of information technology, curriculum reforms, teacher professional development, and alignment with industry needs. The study highlights both the achievements and challenges in these areas and offers insights into future research directions to enhance English teaching effectiveness in vocational education.
KEYWORDS
Review; English teaching; Vocational universitiesCITE THIS PAPER
Jianghua Wu, A Review on Current Status and Development Trends in English Teaching Research in Vocational Universities. Advances in Vocational and Technical Education (2025) Vol. 7: 30-33. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/avte.2025.070205.
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