The Effectiveness and Implementation of the Brain-Targeted Teaching Model in Chinese EMI Courses: an Empirical Study and Teaching Plan

Shuxin Liu; Qinxin Wang

doi:10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250029.20250907

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The Effectiveness and Implementation of the Brain-Targeted Teaching Model in Chinese EMI Courses: an Empirical Study and Teaching Plan

Volume 9, Issue 7

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The Effectiveness and Implementation of the Brain-Targeted Teaching Model in Chinese EMI Courses: an Empirical Study and Teaching Plan
The Effectiveness and Implementation of the Brain-Targeted Teaching Model in Chinese EMI Courses: an Empirical Study and Teaching Plan
School of International Education, Xianda College of Economics & Humanities Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, 200083, China
Vol. 9, Issue 7, Pages: 135-142(2025)
Published：31 July 2025
DOI：10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250029.20250907
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Liu Shuxin,Wang Qinxin.The Effectiveness and Implementation of the Brain-Targeted Teaching Model in Chinese EMI Courses: an Empirical Study and Teaching Plan[J].Journal of International Education and Development,2025,09(07):135-142.
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Liu Shuxin,Wang Qinxin.The Effectiveness and Implementation of the Brain-Targeted Teaching Model in Chinese EMI Courses: an Empirical Study and Teaching Plan[J].Journal of International Education and Development,2025,09(07):135-142. DOI： 10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250029.20250907.

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This study investigates the effectiveness of the Brain-Targeted Teaching (BTT) model in enhancing English learning outcomes among Chinese freshmen and sophomores

with a focus on skills relevant to the BEC workshop. Through a quasi-experimental design

the study compares the pre- and post-intervention performance of students in grammar/vocabulary (G&V)

coherence (C)

and pronunciation/communication skills (P&C)

assessed against the CEFR scale. The results demonstrate significant improvements in pronunciation/communication skills

suggesting the BTT model's potential to significantly impact oral proficiency in a BEC workshop context. Furthermore

the study proposes a detailed teaching plan based on the BTT model

tailored to the 6-week BEC workshop format and incorporating CEFR-aligned assessment.

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