Abstract: This study from the perspective of constructivism was conducted in Xinghua Chushui High School of Jiangsu Province and lasted one term. Two natural groups from two classes of the first grade of 2012 grade were involved. The English songs were adopted in teaching English in the experiment class, and to test the results of the English songs in teaching in high school. It can be concluded that English songs are applicable in teaching in high school. Students have not only raised their interests but also made some progress in listening and writing. 

Key words: Constructivism; English songs; English teaching; Experimental comparison

CONTENTS

Abstract

中文摘要

1. Introduction1

2. Literature Review 2

2.1 Studies on Constructivism 

2.2 Forms of the application of English songs in English teaching

2.3 Relationship between Constructivism and application of English songs  

2.4 Summary of the literature review and research questions for the present study 

3. Research Design5

3.1 Questions of research 

3.2 Target of research 

3.3 Method of research

3.4 Data collection

3.5 Data analysis

4. Results and Discussion.9

  4.1 Results 

4.2 Discussion

4.1.1 Reasons to the problems

  4.1.2 Raising students’ interest in learning

  4.2.3 Improving students’ learning achievement

  4.2.4 Some suggestions and countermeasures

5. Conclusion14

5.1 Summary of the findings in the study

  5.2 Teaching implication

  5.3 Limitations

  5.4 Enlightenments for the further research

Bibliography.16

Appendix17

Acknowledgements19