Implementing a Blended Oral English Instruction Model 
in Chinese Universities: An Outcome-Based Education 
Approach

Huilan Zhang; Ying Hong; Jiayao Xu

doi:10.70711/neet.v3i1.6404

Implementing a Blended Oral English Instruction Model in Chinese Universities: An Outcome-Based Education Approach

Huilan Zhang, Ying Hong, Jiayao Xu

Abstract

As globalization accelerates, the demand for proficient oral English skills among Chinese university students has surged, but persistent challenges in oral English education, such as low student engagement, limited opportunities for authentic interaction, and reliance on traditional assessment methods, continue to impede effective learning. This study proposes a blended instructional model grounded in OutcomeBased Education (OBE) principles, aiming to transition from teacher-centered approaches to student-centered learning andenhance oral
English education in Chinese universities. Through an exploration of how to effectively implement blended oral English instruction under the
OBE framework, this study seeks to address the limitations of traditional methods, improve students oral communication skills, and provide
some insights for educators and researchers in the field of language education.

Keywords

Outcome-based education (OBE); Blended learning; Oral English instruction; Student-centered approach

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/neet.v3i1.6404

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