A Study on the Blended Learning Model of Understanding Contemporary China: A Public Speaking Course Based on POA in the Era of Educational Informatization

With increasing international exchange, China urgently needs foreign language talents to convey its voice to the global community. However, in actual English public speaking courses, limited class hours often lead instructors to prioritize theoretical knowledge, resulting in a disconnect between input learning and production tasks, and preventing some students from successfully completing oral presentations. Meanwhile, the rapid development of information technology has posed challenges to traditional education, giving rise to the blended learning model, which combines the strengths of both online and offline education. This paper explores the blended learning model of Understanding Contemporary China: A Public Speaking Course based on the Production-oriented Approach (POA) in the era of educational informatization. After one semester of practice, POA helped students complete production tasks more effectively. The blended learning model overcame the limitations of traditional face-to-face learning, enriched learning forms, and significantly improved teaching quality and efficiency. This model aids students in telling China's stories well and spreading excellent Chinese culture.