Investigating the Role of Instructional Strategies in Shaping College English Learning Outcomes under the Triangular OffConorm from a Practical Perspective

Abstract

 The effectiveness of college English language instruction at the college level is 
significantly influenced by the choice and implementation of instructional strategies. This study 
explores how various strategies affect learning outcomes by evaluating a set of pedagogical 
criteria across diverse instructional alternatives. Utilizing a multi-criteria evaluation approach, 
this research highlights the interplay between teaching methods, student engagement, and 
language acquisition. We use the Triangular OffConorm to combine the decision matrix values. 
We use the MAIRCA method to rank the alternatives. We use eight criteria and 14 alternatives to 
build numerical examples. The results contribute to developing informed teaching practices that 
optimize college English language learning in higher education.

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15238808