游戏教学法在小学英语课堂中的应用_英语论文

The Application of Game Teaching Method in Primary School English Classroom

摘要

近年来，小学英语教学已经引起了人们的广泛关注。我国从2001年起英语就成了小学三年级的必修课。然而，能够让学生对英语感兴趣仍然许多老师面临的难题。因此，游戏教学法在小学课堂的研究变得日益重要。游戏教学的展开是提高小学生学习英语兴趣的一个重要方法。它使得学生可以在一个放松的氛围中学习英语，提高学生运用英语的技巧和能力。英语游戏教学法有很多优点，比如说，它可以更容易地提高学生学习英语的兴趣，使他们更积极地参与课堂的活动，这样一来，对学生们来说，他们能够把知识点掌握的更加牢固。但是，游戏教学法的实施必须遵照一定的规则，否则整个课堂就会变得杂乱无章，也就不能起到游戏教学法的作用了。本篇论文就对游戏教学法在小学英语课堂的应用进行了探讨。一方面，游戏教学符合小学生的心理特点并符合小学英语的教学法则; 另一方面，游戏教学为学生提供了一个放松的学习氛围。

关键词：英语; 小学; 游戏教学; 兴趣

Abstract

Recently, primary English teaching method has drawn more and more intensive attention. English has became a required lesson from 2001 for students reaching Grade three in China. However, the problem our teachers are facing is how to rouse students’ interest in learning English.Thus, the application of game teaching method in primary schools is becoming increasingly important. Game teaching is carried out as an important way to rouse primary students’ interest in learning English. It makes the students study English in a relaxed atmosphere and improves their ability and skills in using English. Students can remember things better and easier by game teaching methods. Game teaching methods can improve students’ interest more easily and  make them actively participate in activities in class; and students can remember their English knowledge more solidly. However, the implementation of  game teaching methods must follow rules, otherwise, the whole class may become chaotic. So, The application of game teaching methods in the primary school is discussed in this thesis. On one hand, Game teaching is totally consists with the psychological characteristic of pupils and follows the laws of primary English. On another hand, game teaching affords pupils a relaxed and active atmosphere in English class.

Key words: English; primary school; game teaching; interest

Contents

1Introduction 1

1.1 The Present Situation in Primary School English Teaching 1

1.2 The Relevant Research 2

1.2.1 Research Abroad 2

1.2.2 Research in China 2

1.3 Overall Structure of the Thesis 3

2 The Basic Principles of Game Teaching Method 3

2.1 Having Purposes 3

2.2 Having Rules 4

2.3 Diversified and Flexible 4

2.4 Enlightening 4

2.5 Having a Positive Evaluation 5

3 Application of the Game Teaching Method in Primary School English Classroom 5

3.1 The Definition of Game Teaching Method 6

3.2 The Classification of English Teaching Games 6

3.2.1 Competing Game 7

3.2.2 Cooperative Game 7

3.2.3 Role Play Game 8

3.2.4 Code-control Game 8

3.3 The Targets of Game Teaching Method 9

3.3.1 To Arouse Pupils’ Attention 9

3.3.2 To Make Classroom Atmosphere Active 9

3.3.3 To Improve Memory 10

3.3.4 To Train Emotional Attitudes 10

3.3.5 To Build up Confidence 10

4 Values of Primary English Game Teaching Methods 11

4.1 Reducing the Burden on Teachers and Students 11

4.2 Helping Students Shape Characters 11

5 Suggestions on Game Teaching Methods 12

5.1 Preparation for the Game 12

5.2 The choice of the Game 12

6. Conclusions 13

References 14