The Impact of CBI on College English Autonomous Learning Ability

Abstract

The concept of content-based instruction (CBI) refers to the combination of teaching foreign language and subject knowledge. This study makes a comparative analysis on a questionnaire conducted among 60 non-English majors, concentrating on the relationship between CBI approach and English learning ability. The findings show that English teaching under the CBI approach has positive impact on students’ autonomous learning ability, in which students’ autonomous learning psychology and behavior become more active, and self-management learning ability has improved. CBI class needs cooperation of teachers and students. The pedagogical implications we get from this study are diversifying forms of class organization, updating teaching concepts, and constructing independent learning settings actively. This kind of idea is good for students’ school learning and lifelong learning.