International Journal of New Developments in Education, 2024, 6(12); doi: 10.25236/IJNDE.2024.061208.
Ge Mengli
School of English Studies, Beijing International Studies University, Beijing, 100024, China
The inquiry learning approach, which emphasizes the development of students' ability to identify, analyze and solve problems independently or under the guidance of their teachers, is highly compatible with public speaking instruction. This paper aims to explore the application paths of the inquiry learning approach in the public speaking course and the effects of its implementation on enhancing students' participation, strengthening their speaking confidence, promoting their independent thinking and autonomous learning.
Inquiry Learning Approach, Application Paths, English Public Speaking, Effects
Ge Mengli. The Application of Inquiry Learning Approach in the Teaching of English Public Speaking. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2024), Vol. 6, Issue 12: 50-56. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2024.061208.
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