交互式教学模式及其在英语专业基础英语阅读课堂中的应用_英语论文

Interactive Approach and Its Application in Basic English Reading Class for English Majors

摘要

交互式教学课堂以学生为中心，主张老师,学生和学习材料之间的互动。本文基于交互式教学模式理论和相关阅读模式，通过实证调查，分析讨论了交互式教学模式在英语专业基础英语阅读课堂中的应用。

本研究历时三十五天，研究对象是来自南京大学和东南大学的 96 学生和5名老师。在研究过程中，作者通过课堂观察法，问卷和访谈等方法收集了有效数据和资料，并且进行了准确的分析与讨论。调查结果证明，所研究的5名老师都认识到了课堂交互的重要性，并且不同程度的采用了交互式教学模式。绝大多数学生们也对交互式教学持积极态度。此外，调查结果表明交互式教学能够增强学生的学习和阅读兴趣和阅读信心，并且能够引导学生更好地运用阅读策略。最后，在结论部分，作者指出了研究的不足之处，并对以后相关领域的研究提出了一些建议。

关键词：交互式教学模式；英语阅读；交互式阅读模式

Abstract

Interactive approach is a comparatively new teaching model, which is student-centered and advocates the interaction among teachers, students and materials. This thesis investigates the application of the interactive approach in Basic English reading class for English majors based on relevant theories and an empirical study.

The empirically based investigation lasts for 35 days. The subjects are 96 students and 5 teachers from university. In the study, data is collected through questionnaires, class observation and interview and are then accurately analyzed and discussed. The results of the research show that all teachers involved have realized the significance of interactive approach and to some degree have adopted interactive reading model in their reading class. Also, most students show positive attitudes towards interactive approach. Besides, it is concluded that interactive approach can boost students’ interest and confidence in reading, and guide them to a better use of reading strategies. Finally, limitations of the study and suggestions for further study are pointed out in the conclusion part.

Keywords：interactive approach; English reading; interactive reading model

Contents

Acknowledgements i

Abstract ii

摘要 iii

Chapter One Introduction 1

1.1 Background of the Study 1

1.2 Significance and Purpose of the Study 1

1.3 Layout of the Thesis 2

Chapter Two Literature Review  3

    2.1 Interactive Approach 3

2.1.1 What is Interactive Approach 3

2.1.2 Theoretical Bases of Interactive Approach 4

2.1.3 Principles and Patterns of Interactive Approach 6

2.1.4 Roles of Learners and Teachers 8

2.2 English Reading Teaching 9

2.2.1 Models of Reading 9

2.2.2 Basic English Reading Course 10

Chapter Three Research Methodology 12

3.1 Research Questions 12

3.2 Subjects 12

3.3 Research Methods 12

3.3.1 Class Observation 12

3.3.2 Questionnaire 13

3.3.3 Interview 13

3.4 Procedures of the Research 13

3.5 Data Collection 13

Chapter Four Findings and Discussion 15

4.1 The Application of Interactive Approach and Attitudes of Students 15

4.2 Interest and Confidence in Reading 18

4.3 Effective Use of Reading Strategies 19

4.4 Summary of Major Findings 20

Chapter Five Conclusion 22

5.1 Summary of the Research 22

5.2 Limitations of the study 22

5.4 Suggestions for Further Study 22

References 24

Appendix I 26

Appendix II 29