From"Other-Directed Education"to"Self-Directed Learning"—Motivation,Value,and Core Contents of Introducing English Dictionary Usage Courses
The dictionary,as a distinct cultural artifact,possesses profound societal value and functionality.A notable contrast arises between the increasing complexity of English dictionary features and the users'desire for sim-plicity.To fully leverage the dictionary's potential,the implementation of English dictionary usage courses in high-er education institutions becomes imperative.Students'capacity for autonomous learning is stimulated and en-hanced by being encouraged to actively construct knowledge using dictionaries.Mastering the proper usage of dic-tionaries fosters students'self-directed learning abilities and a lifelong learning mindset,thus facilitating a transi-tion from"other-directed education"to"self-directed learning".The curricula of such courses encompass goals and requirements,an overview of dictionary evolution,skills in dictionary utilization,design characteristics,and pathways for dictionary-aided instruction.
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