Evaluating the Effectiveness and Challenges of the Rain Classroom-Based Teaching Method in China College Students English Performance: A Systematic Review of Studies from 2016 to 2024

Abstract

This research systematically reviewed 13 articles published between 2016 and June 2024 that investigated the effectiveness of the rain classroom-based teaching method in the context of college English education in China. The findings suggest that rain classroom is broadly recognized as an innovative and effective intelligent teaching tool, demonstrating significant improvements in students' English performance compared to traditional teaching methods. Beyond enhancing academic outcomes, the method has been shown to foster greater student interest, initiative, and engagement in the learning process. Despite its advantages, certain challenges were identified during its implementation, particularly in addressing the diverse needs of students with varying levels of English proficiency. To maximize its potential, it is recommended that educators utilize Rain Classroom not only as a cognitive tool to promote autonomous learning but also as a complementary approach integrated with traditional teaching strategies. This result emphasizes the need for further research to explore the specific impacts of Rain Classroom on individual English language skills, as existing literature primarily focuses on overall English performance. Also, future investigations should adopt a broader scope by incorporating a wider range of articles and keywords to provide a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the effectiveness of the Rain Classroom-Based Teaching method in college English education in China.