DOI: https://doi.org/10.61957/joerai-20230304

Title: Application of ESP Teaching Mode Based on English Learning Styles of College Students Majoring in Arts and Sports

Author: Lu Zhang

Abstract

This study investigated and analyzed the learning styles of college students majoring in art and physical education optimized by Joy M Reid's learning style theory, and critically evaluated the application of the English teaching model designed in the ESP course by conducting experimental classes in Xi'an Technological University and analyzing data collected from the pre-test and post-test of the experiment with the tool of Oxford's Learning Style Questionnaire. In this study, the ESP teaching model was designed for the experimental class from three aspects: clear teaching objectives, analysis of learners' needs, and attention to the cultivation of pragmatic ability. In experimental class, the teachers adopted a new approach that created English communication scenarios and focused on the development of audio-visual listening, speaking, and supplements it professional writing and comprehension skills. In general, this scenario-based ESP teaching model optimized by oy M Reid's learning style theory in this study could be helpful to stimulate students' interest in learning to the greatest extent, improve students' language application ability, consolidate students' understanding and application of English, and adapt to the requirements of the international society for art and sports talents.

Keywords: Learning style; Arts and sports majors; ESP teaching mode; College English