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An Action Research on Achieving English Core Competencies through Whole Book Reading
HE Ai-jing, ZHENG Yu-ling, HU Yi-xian
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DOI:10.17265/2159-5836/2025.07.006
School of Foreign Languages, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China School of Foreign Languages, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Nancun Middle School, Panyu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
This research explores whether whole book reading can realize the educational value of English through two rounds of action research. It was found that English core competencies can be achieved through careful selection of books, elaborately designed learner-centered reading tasks and teaching activities.
whole book reading, English core competencies
Journal of Literature and Art Studies, July 2025, Vol. 15, No. 7, 566-572
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