E-Iearning Strategy of EFL Pedagogy in China

摘要

This paper's main aim is to identify and discuss the areas of E-Iearning Strategy of EFL (English as Foreign Language) Pedagogy that are important in describing the state of university teaching and students learning, specifically related to the need for systems and actions of student support system.As a basis for illustrating E-learning strategy of EFL pedagogy in China the paper presents different theoretical approaches to distance teaching and learning Fnglish such as student independence and autonomy, teaching-leaning conversation, guided didactic conversation, continuity of concern for students and cooperative learning and constructivism. The paper further discusses the conflict of interest between students who prefer cooperative learning methods and students who both prefer and need a high degree of flexibility to be able to enroll and succeed in E-learning programs.The paper also discusses different models explaining E-learning education.High quality E-learning education systems have traditionally emphasized student support and continuous concern for students from start to completion.Tt is the author's view that theory and practices from online education are valid for Elearning and should be implemented into English learning practice.Finally, the author presents a theoretical framework for student support services in online distance education with his own institution. The result of this paper is to identify the pedagogical principles underbing the teaching and learning activities that constitute effec ive E-Lear ning.An analyst and synthesis of the principles and ideas by practicing E-learning will also be presented, in the perspective of deploying an effective Learning Management System (LMS) as means of EFL pedagogy.