November 30, 2025SAGE OpenOpen Access

Towards Effective Phonics Instruction: A Needs Assessment of Pre-Service EFL Teacher Knowledge in Mainland China

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

Discussion

Assessment identifies phonics knowledge gaps in pre-service EFL teachers, suggesting targeted instructional guides may enhance literacy skills.

Teachers indicated a need for improved knowledge in phonics instruction and learning strategies, enhancing early literacy.
Key findings reveal instructional strategies and phonics knowledge as primary areas of educational need for effective teaching.
Needs assessment conducted with 172 pre-service EFL teachers at a teachers' college in Sichuan Province.
Highlights the urgent need for curriculum improvements in phonics training for future educators.

Jie et al. (2025) studied this question.

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Assessment identifies phonics knowledge gaps in pre-service EFL teachers, suggesting targeted instructional guides may enhance literacy skills.