Journal of Advances in Education Research

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DOI: 10.22606/jaer.2020.52002

• Dan Xu^*
  Faculty of International Studies, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, China

With China's increasing national strength, English, as an international language, has become increasingly prominent in its social role. The society puts forward new standards for college English teaching, and raises higher requirements for the training of foreign language talents. It particularly emphasizes the importance of the cultivation of comprehensive communicative competence in English language in college English teaching. This article starts with discussing the impact of college entrance examination English reform on college English education, summarizes the characteristics of research from the perspective of innovation, and clarifies the characteristics of teaching and learning modes from the perspective of innovation. From the aspect of improving the self-quality of English teachers, it seeks a breakthrough for the reform of college English teaching, and explores the way for teachers to independently create students from the perspective of innovation. Related research results can effectively improve the quality of English teachers, make English teachers have their own sense of mission and urgency, make bold innovations, and cultivate more comprehensive English talents.

innovation perspective, college English, college students, autonomous creation

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