Enhancing Core Literacy and Curriculum Thinking Skills of English Majors in Ethnic Areas: A Bioinformatics-Driven Approach Using Reading as a Catalyst

Abstract

This study explores the integration of bioinformatics into English education, focusing on enhancing core literacy and curriculum thinking skills of English majors in ethnic areas. By cross-fusing bioinformatics with English teaching methodologies, a novel teaching system is designed to leverage biological big data for improving English proficiency. The research emphasizes the foundational role of reading in English learning and constructs a bioinformatics-based English reading system by developing system functional modules, architecture, and a biological knowledge base. From an ecological perspective, the relationship between English proficiency and reading was analyzed among English majors in ethnic areas. Prior to the intervention, the mean frequency of reading strategy use in the comparison group was 3.11, while the experimental group had a mean of 2.87. A paired t-test revealed a significant improvement in the experimental group (T=-3.12, P>0.05), with student satisfaction with system-recommended reading materials exceeding 91%. These results confirm that English reading, supported by bioinformatics-driven systems, effectively enhances students' English literacy and critical thinking skills. This research demonstrates the potential of bioinformatics in transforming educational practices, providing a scalable model for integrating biotechnology-inspired methodologies into humanities education. The findings offer valuable insights for stakeholders aiming to promote interdisciplinary innovation and improve language education in diverse cultural contexts.