The Application of SSM in English Learning, Teaching and Assessment Management

Abstract

: College English learning, teaching and assessment is undertaking more than 35 years in China, among which, the educational management is debatable. The traditional way of college English Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) management is facing challenge, and thus needs to be done from a new perspective. This paper firstly introduces a new perspective from Checkland’s Soft Systems Methodology (SSM). Based on this, the application of SSM, which may be practically beneficial for college English education is articulated. Finally a number of conclusions are drawn with regard to the efficiency of college English education.