Application of Theme-based Approach and Blended Teaching Model in College Medical English Teaching

Abstract

 This study was conducted to discuss the application of theme-based approach and blended teaching model in college medical English teaching in You Jiang Medical University for Nationalities. A case of teaching medical English on the theme of renal failure is demonstrated and analyzed to ascertain the effectiveness of adopting theme-based approach in Medical English Teaching based on blended teaching model and some pedagogical suggestions are offered. The major finding is that while theme-based approach is adopted in medical English teaching, selecting proper themes, collecting suitable materials, choosing online or offline channels, designing and organizing interesting activities of various kinds to promote students’ language learning are vital in implementing effective teaching.