CAR-SCT Blended Learning Framework: Boosting EFL Proficiency in Chinese Primary Schools

  • Zihe Wu Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4166-2606
  • Leng Cuojie Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Mohd Rashid Mohd Saad Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Keywords: CAR-SCT Framework, Self-Determination Theory (SDT), Sociocultural Theory (SCT), Blended Learning, Low-Proficiency EFL Learners

Abstract

This conceptual study presents the Culture, Authenticity, and Relevance-Sociocultural Theory (CAR-SCT) framework, which integrates Self-Determination Theory (SDT), Sociocultural Theory (SCT), and blended learning to tackle the challenges encountered by low-proficiency English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in Chinese primary schools. The CAR-SCT framework highlights the importance of cultural relevance, learner autonomy, and social interaction in fostering a linguistically rich, socially interactive, and motivationally engaging educational setting. The methodology encompasses theoretical synthesis and conceptual modeling, highlighting significant challenges including restricted learner engagement and conventional teaching methods. The framework integrates interactive activities, digital tools, and collaborative tasks to improve language proficiency, motivation, and engagement. Hypothetical outcomes indicate enhancements in vocabulary acquisition, speaking fluency, and learner motivation. The CAR-SCT framework integrates theoretical insights with practical applications, offering educators and policymakers effective strategies to improve EFL teaching. Future research must empirically validate the framework to assess its scalability and long-term effects.

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Published
2025-01-14
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Wu, Z., Cuojie, L. and Mohd Saad, M. R. (2025) “CAR-SCT Blended Learning Framework: Boosting EFL Proficiency in Chinese Primary Schools”, Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH), 10(1), p. e003179. doi: 10.47405/mjssh.v10i1.3179.
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