Blended Learning of ESP Based on SPOC and VR: A Case Study of Maritime English Course

Abstract

The rapid development of information technology has provided many kinds of platforms, methods and possibilities for ESP teaching. This research adopted the method of blend learning based on SPOC and VR, aiming to build a new teaching mode to effectively improve English learners' communicative ability and professional knowledge mastery. Taking the maritime English course as an example, a systematic class design is given, elaborating the procedure of knowledge learning before class, knowledge internalization in class, and knowledge application after class. The way to apply SPOC and VR is also discussed in detail. At last, a teaching effect evaluation based on test results and a questionnaire is given, proving that blended learning of ESP based on SPOC and VR is conducive to the substantial improvement of learning interest and learning efficiency. This research also provides valuable enlightenment for the future teaching implementation.