scholarly journals On the Application of Game in Primary School English Teaching

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. p202
Author(s):  
Song Jing ◽  
Zhu Fangrui
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
English Teaching ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
English Literacy

In our country, English teaching has always played an important role in primary school, middle school and even higher education. Especially in primary school, it is essential to cultivate students’ basic English literacy so as to lay a solid foundation for students’ English learning in the future. However, there are many problems in the process of English teaching in primary schools. A dramatic shift in the traditional notion of primary English teaching, especially the English teaching method, is unavoidable. Additionally, it is sensible to put game into practice. Based on the analysis of current problems existing in primary English teaching as well as its negative effects from the outset, this paper demonstrated the advantages and disadvantages of games in English teaching. It also studied the effective use of games in primary English classes. By adopting the ways of literature research, exploratory research and cases study, this paper provided more options and inspirations for English learners. What’s more, the student’s learning effort and interests will be driven by both game application and proper teaching methodology.

scholarly journals Establishing a Comprehensive English Teaching Pattern Combining the Communicative Teaching Method and the Grammar-Translation Method

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Na Kong
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
New Method ◽  
Translation Method ◽  
English Teaching ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Grammar Translation Method ◽  
Teaching Pattern ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Communicative Teaching

Based on the current contradiction between the grammar-translation method and the communicative teaching method in English teaching, this paper, starting with clarifying the task of comprehensive English as well as the definition of the two teaching methods, objectively analyzes their advantages and disadvantages and proposes establishing a new method by fusing them with an elaboration on the reasonability of combining them in the practical teaching of comprehensive English with their complementary advantages.

scholarly journals Teaching Design of English Picture Book for Primary Schools Based on Performance Culture Teaching Method-Taking the Story Time in Unit 1 of the Third Grade of the PEP Version as an Example

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 203
Author(s):  
Yuan Dandan
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Picture Book ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Third Grade ◽  
English Teaching ◽  
Performance Culture ◽  
The Third ◽  
Teaching Design ◽  
Culture Teaching

<p>The performance culture teaching method was first proposed by the American Sinologist Wu Weike. It is a teaching method to learn a second language through the comprehension and practice of the target language. It focuses on culture and practice. The learner presents the story in a rehearsal manner in the context of the target language culture. Picture book teaching is a popular teaching method for primary school English teachers at this stage. Its novel feature of moving from outside class to classroom makes it an indispensable teaching method in primary school English teaching. This article takes the PEP version of the third grade English textbook as an example for teaching design and integrates the performance culture teaching method with the picture book teaching in the primary school English classroom teaching. The focus of research in teaching design is teaching implementation, that is, the application of performance methods in primary school English classrooms. This teaching design combines picture book teaching and performance culture teaching methods to promote primary school English teaching.</p>

scholarly journals A Spoken English Teaching System Based on Speech Recognition and Machine Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (14) ◽  
pp. 68
Author(s):  
Fengming Jiao ◽  
Jiao Song ◽  
Xin Zhao ◽  
Ping Zhao ◽  
Ru Wang
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Speech Recognition ◽  
Error Detection ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Learning Algorithm ◽  
Support Vector ◽  
Teaching System ◽  
English Teaching ◽  
Spoken English

The learning model and environment are two major constraints on spoken English learning by Chinese learners. The maturity of computer-aided language learning brings a new opportunity to spoken English learners. Based on speech recognition and machine learning, this paper designs a spoken English teaching system, and determines the overall architecture and functional modules of the system according to the system’s functional demand. Specifically, MATLAB was adopted to realize speech recognition, and generate a speech recognition module. Combined with machine learning algorithm, a deep belief network (DBN)-support vector machine (SVM) model was proposed to classify and detect the errors in pronunciation; the module also scores the quality and corrects the errors in pronunciation. This model was extended to a speech evaluation module was created. Next, several experiments were carried out to test multiple attributes of the system, including the accuracy of pronunciation classification and error detection, recognition rates of different environments and vocabularies, and the real-timeliness of recognition. The results show that our system achieved good performance, realized the preset design goals, and satisfied the user demand. This research provides an important theoretical and practical reference to transforming English teaching method, and improving the spoken English of learners.

scholarly journals Stratified Teaching Method of English Picture Book Reading in Primary Schools

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 103-108
Author(s):  
Yidan Xu
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Curriculum Reform ◽  
Picture Books ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Picture Book ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Book Reading ◽  
English Reading ◽  
Picture Book Reading

With the advancement of the new curriculum reform, many schools have put forward the idea of combing English reading with stratified teaching. Enhancing the effectiveness of reading English picture books is an important goal that most English teachers uphold when reforming the teaching of English reading. In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to improve the teaching methods of reading. Reading picture books is an important way to improve students’ core competencies in English. However, at present, the method of teaching reading in primary school is simple; in addition, the teaching activities are not well organized. Therefore, in order to improve students’ core competencies in English, this article points out several issues in the teaching of English picture book reading and provides some pedagogical implications for the teaching in this aspect based on the stratified teaching method and classroom observation by including Class 1, Grade 2 students from a primary school in Leshan as the research subjects.

scholarly journals The CRADLE teaching methodology: developing foreign language and entrepreneurial skills in primary school pupils

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 265-285
Author(s):  
Rebecca Weicht ◽  
Irina Ivanova ◽  
Ourania Gikopoulou
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Flexible Tool ◽  
Skill Sets ◽  
Entrepreneurial Skills

Abstract In recent years, a consensus has grown across the European Union that the acquisition of transversal skills—including foreign language and entrepreneurial skills—is key to the success of learners in their personal and professional life. The CRADLE teaching methodology for primary school teachers is the first teaching methodology to simultaneously foster both of these skill sets, employing a cross-curricular, activity-based, pupil-centred, exploratory teaching and learning approach based on a linear four-step process inspired by Design Thinking with problem-solving and designing solutions in mind. This article discusses the implementation of the CRADLE teaching methodology in six primary schools in three European countries. Based on an analysis of project plans, lesson observations and teachers’ feedback during the pilot stage of the methodology, we are able to demonstrate that the methodology is a flexible tool for developing students’ knowledge and skills. The observed results provide evidence of increased pupil interest and involvement, successful acquisition of foreign language and communication skills (accuracy and fluency in speaking, vocabulary development, ability to express opinions and ideas, answer questions and understand instructions) and emerging entrepreneurial skills such as self-efficacy, creativity, valuing ideas, taking initiatives, planning and management, and working with others.

scholarly journals Towards the Sustainable Development of Digital Educational Games for Primary School Students in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 7919
Author(s):  
Juan Chen ◽  
Shuxia Yang ◽  
Bing Mei
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Vocabulary Acquisition ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Educational Games ◽  
Educational Game ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
The Sustainable Development

Despite considerable discussion on the benefits of digital educational games, empirical research on their effectiveness in primary schools in China is limited. This case study aimed to promote the sustainable development of digital educational games in primary schools in China by examining the effect of digital educational games on primary school students’ vocabulary acquisition and ascertaining their perceptions and attitudes toward this approach. Given the purposes of this study, an embedded mixed methods research design was employed. Two Grade 4 classes at a Chinese primary school were recruited in this study. During the quasi-experiment, the experimental class (n = 50) was provided with educational game software, Quizlet, while the control class (n = 50) was taught through a traditional teaching method. The results show that integrating educational games into language education in the primary schools was effective in improving students’ vocabulary acquisition. This study makes a case for further research of digital educational games in language classrooms at a primary level in China. Implications are made regarding the future sustainable implementation of digital educational games in primary schools in China.

scholarly journals The Value and a Preliminary Study of the Integration of Traditional Chinese Painting and Calligraphy & Modern and Contemporary Art in Primary School Art Teaching

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Hongchen Gao
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Contemporary Art ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Chinese Painting ◽  
Art Teaching ◽  
Curriculum Construction ◽  
Construction Model ◽  
Traditional Chinese Painting

Finding a unique way to help students better accept between traditional Chinese Painting and Modern and Contemporary Art is an increasing concern in primary school art teaching. The purpose of this study is to investigate fine art education field according to analyze the current situation of Chinese traditional painting and calligraphy together with Modern and Contemporary Art in the art curriculum of primary schools: shallow embedded curriculum, shortage of Class Hours and relatively simple teaching method. Based on the key competence of the disciplines, it discusses the value of integrating those two in art teaching of primary schools, proposes a Bridge to connect the Chinese painting and calligraphy& Modern and contemporary art and provides a curriculum construction model that connects the artistic language with the concept of disciplines. This study takes the work of artist A.R.Penck as the theme, starting from the big idea, looking for basic problems, designing a curriculum with the integration of two kinds of art forms, and teaching practice at The China Soong Ching Ling Science & Culture for Young People. This study not only answers the feasibility of the curriculum construction model but also gives some critical thinking about it.

scholarly journals Teaching and Learning Portuguese as a Second Language for Deaf Students: Reflections on Teaching Practices in An Inclusive Context

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Nave Valadão ◽  
Carlos Antonio Jacinto
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Deaf Student ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Brazilian Sign Language ◽  
Teaching Learning

In Brazil, according to the principles of bilingualism, the process of teaching written Portuguese to deaf people should be based on methodologies used to teach a second language (L2). Also, the teaching method should be developed from experiences with the Brazilian Sign Language (LIBRAS). On that account, the present study investigated the teaching-learning process of the written Portuguese experienced by a deaf student in an inclusive class. A qualitative, descriptive and exploratory research was conducted. As for collecting data, three methods were explored: participant observation, field diary and document analysis. The results indicated that in the aforementioned process, LIBRAS was not appreciated as a first language (L1). They also showed that no Portuguese language teaching methodology based on a L2 was used. Thus, we concluded that the methods used for teaching the written language in the inclusive situation did not meet the principals of bilingual education and did not embody all the linguistic and cultural singularities of the deaf student.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document