With the progress of the times, the subject of English plays an increasingly important role in our education system.
It's not just about students' academic performance, it's about their future career development and international outlook. So, in the face of the upcoming education reform, how will the status of English discipline change?
The Rise and Importance of the Discipline of English
During the nine years of compulsory education, English has always been regarded as an important educational subject.
Whether it is the high school entrance examination or the college entrance examination, English occupies a pivotal position. In recent years, with the increasing frequency of international exchanges, the importance of English as an international common language has become more and more prominent.
The education department has also increased the teaching proportion of English subjects in a timely manner, from the original 120 points to 150 points, which is enough to see the weight of English subjects in the teaching system.
The importance of English is not only reflected in the scores, but also in the improvement of students' overall quality.
Learning English not only broadens students' knowledge and allows them to understand the culture and customs of different countries, but also develops their intercultural communication skills, which lays the foundation for future international interactions.
In addition, mastering the English language skill can also add competitiveness to students' future career development.
Changes in education policy and the future of the English subject
However, with the deepening of education reform, the status of English subjects seems to be quietly changing.
According to the analysis of education and teaching policies issued by the education department and the national government, it is expected that after the fall semester starts in September 2024, there will be a major education policy change in some cities.
In the nine-year compulsory education stage, the quality culture education teaching system and the mainland's double reduction policy may be implemented through offline classroom education.
Among these policies, Liaoning Province's initiative to reduce the proportion of English subject teaching has attracted widespread attention.
This measure has reduced the difficulty of students' learning to a certain extent, but it does not mean that the English subject will completely withdraw from the teaching stage of the nine-year compulsory education stage.
On the contrary, it is more like an adjustment and optimization, aiming to make students look at the subject of English more rationally and learn with a more relaxed mind.
Cognition and learning of English subjects under the new policy
In the face of the upcoming education reform, the national education department is also actively seeking new teaching methods and strategies.
It is expected that in September 2024, the national education department will implement a new reform policy, the 5+2 teaching policy.
This policy aims to help students better understand the subject of English, so as to stimulate their interest and ability to learn English.
At the same time, the Ministry of Education has also stressed that the subject of English will not be withdrawn from the primary school level.
This is because primary school is a critical period for students to learn the language, and if the study of English is neglected at this stage, it will have a certain impact on the direction of students' future life development.
It can even be said that neglecting the study of English subjects may affect the rate of mainland students going abroad. Therefore, it is hoped that students and parents can look at the subject of English rationally and give it enough attention and investment.
How to adapt to education reform and improve English subject performance
So, how do we respond to the educational reform and changes in the status of the English subject?
First of all, we need to maintain a positive mindset and believe that education reform is for us to learn and grow better.
Secondly, we need to adjust our learning methods and strategies according to the new teaching policy, and strive to adapt to the new teaching environment.
Finally, we should continue to learn English and constantly improve our English proficiency to lay a solid foundation for future career development and international communication.
In addition to the efforts of students and parents, schools and education departments should also take active measures to help students learn English better.
For example, the training of English teachers can be strengthened to improve their teaching level, and a variety of English activities can be carried out to stimulate students' interest in learning.
Modern technological means, such as online education platforms, can also be used to provide students with more learning resources and opportunities.
Looking back at the full text, it is not difficult to find the importance and status of the English subject in the education system.
Although the education reform has brought some changes and challenges, it has also provided us with more opportunities and possibilities.
As long as we maintain a positive attitude, adapt to the new teaching environment and methods, and persist in learning English, we will definitely be able to achieve excellent results and lay a solid foundation for future career development and international communication.
Therefore, let us look forward to and welcome the upcoming education reform! I believe that under the new education policy, the English subject will shine more brightly!