Abstract: Multimedia English class is a model used by more and more teachers and it has various advantages. However, with the popularization of multiple classes, we can see some problems appearing. For example, problems like mechanical demonstration, defective design, monotonous forms and undue dependence are not strange to us. So it is a hot topic to use multimedia to improve the quality of teaching and students’ learning. The thesis introduces the background and significance of this thesis based on the analysis of the current situation. The thesis also concludes the domestic and foreign research situation after introducing the theory of multimedia teaching. Besides, the thesis concludes the advantages and disadvantages of multimedia based on the investigation and observation. Lastly, the thesis lists some optimizing strategies in terms of the courseware making, the using environment, teachers’ quality and traditional teaching and makes a conclusion.

Key words: multimedia courseware; optimizing strategies; English teaching in middle school 

CONTENTS

摘要

Abstract

1.Introduction.1

 1.1 The background of the study

 1.2 The significance of the study

2.The supporting theories and research actuality of multimedia courseware of in middle school English classes.....2

2.1Supporting theories

2.1.1The new curriculum standard of English in junior middle school

2.1.2Constructivism theory  

2.2Research actuality

2.2.1Overseas research actuality

2.2.2Domestic research actuality

3.The investigation and refection of multimedia courseware in middle school English classes. 4

3.1The investigation of multimedia courseware in middle school English classes

3.2The superiority of multimedia courseware in middle school English classes

3.2.1Increasing the efficiency of teaching

3.2.2Promoting the renovation of educational concepts and the innovation of teaching methods

3.2.3Getting rid of the limit of the restrictions of time and space and develop students’ self-directed learning  

3.3The problems existing in multimedia courseware in middle school English classes

3.3.1Mechanical demonstration

3.3.2Defective design 

3.3.3Monotonous forms

3.3.4Undue dependence

4.The optimizing strategies of multimedia course wares in middle school English classes9

4.1The design principles of multimedia courseware

4.1.1Subservience

4.1.2Simplification

4.1.3Effectiveness

4.1.4Consistency

4.2The environment of using multimedia courseware

4.3Requirements for teachers

5.Conclusion..12

Bibliography.14

Acknowledgments..15