Implementation of English Curriculum Standards in Chinese Senior High Schools Using Structural Equation Modelling

Regional disparities in English education in various parts of China are apparent among students at senior high schools in the province of Sichuan, China. However, it is crucial to reach consistently high English standards across China to advance China’s economic development. To investigate the implementation of English curriculum standards (ECS) management in schools, this study used structural equation modelling to examine linguistic, teaching, social and assessment factors. Using a simple random-sampling technique, 384 respondents, including administrators, teachers and students from senior high schools in the urban and rural areas of Sichuan, completed a questionnaire. Statistical analysis was conducted using Statistical Package for the Social Science IBM-Analysis of Moment Structure. The findings showed that all four factors positively impacted the ECS, leading to gaps between the urban and rural education systems. These findings are instructive in terms of their contribution to means of improving curriculum development, implementation, and the application of English education in China.