合作学习在中学英语阅读教学中应用的个案研究_英语论文

Application of Cooperative Learning in English Reading Class---A Case Study

摘要

英语阅读，作为语言学习的四大基本技能之一，在英语学习中有着举足轻重的作用。长期以来，我国中学的英语阅读课大都采用以教师讲解为主，以考试为调控，英语阅读课的焦点主要集中在语法和词汇的讲解。合作学习，作为对传统英语阅读教学的一种补充和突破是实际可行的。本研究的目的旨在借鉴合作学习相关理论的基础上，通过个案研究，探索合作学习对英语阅读的影响，最后通过对学生前侧和后侧成绩的对比，以及对问卷调查结果的分析，从而得出结论。

关键词：英语阅读教学；合作学习；阅读能力培养

Abstract

English reading, as one of the four basic skills, plays an important role in English learning. In China, the traditional English reading class is heavily dependent on teachers’ lecture, and test-oriented. English reading class concentrated on grammar and vocabulary teaching. Cooperative Learning, as a breakthrough and supplement to traditional English reading teaching, is quite practical. This thesis first expounds the theory of Cooperative Learning and English reading teaching, on the basis of which, a case study is carried out to demonstrate whether Cooperative Learning can contribute to English reading teaching, especially in three aspects. At last, according to the comparison between the grades before the experiment and those after the experiment, as well as the analysis of the results of the questionnaire, a conclusion can be drawn.

Keywords: English reading teaching; Cooperative Learning; ability development            

Contents

1. Introduction 1

2. Literature Review 2

2.1 Researches of Cooperative Learning at home and abroad 2

2.2 The different definitions of Cooperative Learning 2

2.3 The theoretical basis of Cooperative Learning 4

3. Necessities of Applying Cooperative Learning in English Reading Teaching 5

3.1 To really reflect student centered 5

3.2 To fully embody the application of knowledge 5

3.3 To embody the function of affection 6

4. A Case Study 6

4.1 Research question 7

4.2 Subjects 7

4.3 Instruments 7

4.4 Research procedures 8

4.5 Analysis and discussion 9

5. Limits and Suggestions 11

5.1 Limits 11

5.2 Suggestions 12

6. Conclusion 12

References 14

Appendix 1 15