Classroom observations showed trained teachers taught more actively and vividly than untrained teachers¶

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q1 i? In classroom observations, trained EFL teachers' teaching was more active and vivid with songs, rhythms, acting, pictures and games, and they used English expressions to attract students instead of Chinese. → Kang 2018

Evidence¶

Kang 2018¶

Kang, Y., & Liang, L. (2018). The Effect of EFL Teachers’ Training in Rural West China: Evidence From Phonics-oriented Program. English Language Teaching, 11(3). https://doi.org/10.5539/elt.v11n3p40

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Classroom observation of eight EFL teachers' English lessons, combining silent and participated observation during training classes, trainers' workshops and group demo teaching. The researchers judged the trained teachers taught children in commendable English and organized interactive activities well.

"Compared with untrained teachers, their teachi ng was more active and vivid with s ongs, rhythms, acting, pictures and games which easily aroused students’ interest."

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