Student Activism Perspective on Participatory Reform Practice of College English Sustainable Education-Integration of Curriculum Ideological and Political Education and SDGs Themes
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https://doi.org/10.64229/gerfsx07Keywords:
Student Activism, College English, Sustainable Education, Participatory Reform, Curriculum Ideological and Political Education, SDGsAbstract
Against the backdrop of global sustainable development and the deepening reform of higher education in China, college English education is facing the dual task of improving language proficiency and cultivating sustainable literacy. This paper focuses on the participatory reform practice of college English sustainable education from the perspective of student activism, exploring the integration path of curriculum ideological and political education (CIPE) and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) themes. By combing through relevant theories such as student activism, English learning activity theory, and content and language integrated learning (CLIL), the paper constructs a three-dimensional reform framework including "student-led curriculum design, scenario-based practical participation, and multi-dimensional value shaping". It elaborates on specific implementation strategies from aspects of curriculum content reconstruction, teaching method innovation, and evaluation system optimization, aiming to realize the organic integration of language teaching, sustainable education, and value guidance. The research shows that student activism can effectively promote the deep participation of college English sustainable education reform, and the integration of CIPE and SDGs themes can enhance the educational depth and practical significance of the reform. Finally, the paper analyzes the potential challenges in the reform process and puts forward corresponding solutions, providing theoretical support and practical reference for the high-quality development of college English sustainable education.
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