Author(s)

Lin Guan ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Nankai University, Tianjin, China

Corresponding Author

Lin Guan

ABSTRACT

This paper explores the application of the Production-Oriented Approach (POA) in cultivating oral English proficiency in higher education and analyzes the method's unique advantages in improving students' fluency, stimulating their interest in learning, and enhancing their overall language capabilities. The paper begins by defining the POA method, outlining its core principles and the background of its development, and delves into its specific implementation strategies in the classroom. These strategies include situational teaching, task-driven approaches, interactive learning, group collaboration, and timely feedback and evaluation mechanisms. Additionally, the paper addresses the challenges encountered during the implementation of the POA method, such as teacher competence, student engagement, and resource limitations, offering potential solutions. This study provides a practical and feasible approach for the reform of oral English teaching in Chinese universities, with significant application value.

KEYWORDS

POA Teaching Method; Oral English in Higher Education; Task-Driven Approach; Teaching Strategies

CITE THIS PAPER

Lin Guan, The Application of the POA Teaching Method in the Development of Oral English Proficiency in Higher Education. Curriculum and Teaching Methodology (2025) Vol. 8: 159-166. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/curtm.2025.080421.

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