Abstract

For years, the center of the classroom teaching has long been debated. Student-centered teaching theory advocated by modern educational concept has gradually replaced the traditional teacher-centered theory to be the leading concept in classroom teaching, which makes students’ participation in class gain much concern. Classroom atmosphere, as a direct manifestation of students’ participation is also paid much attention to.  Sticking to the modern teaching theory, schools have applied various methods to make students actively participate in classroom interaction, to create a lively classroom atmosphere. However, the facts are disappointing. Many schools put undue and partial emphasis on an active classroom atmosphere regardless of their teaching aims, as a result, the teaching efficiency is quite low, which gives rise to “pseudo-activeness”. This paper will probe into the main features of “pseudo-activeness”, its causes and provide some feasible suggestions to avoid it based on the research on some English classes.

Keywords: classroom participation, classroom atmosphere, teaching efficiency,    “pseudo-activeness”

Contents

Abstract

摘  要

1. Introduction-1

2. Definition&Features of “Pseudo-Activeness”-2

3. Study on “Pseudo-Activeness” and “True-Activeness” in Middle School English Classes.4

   3.1. Methodology.4

      3.1.1. Object of Observation4

      3.1.2. Purposes of Observation4

      3.1.3. Observing Tools4

3.2. Result Analysis5

      3.2.1. Pseudo-Activeness.5

      3.2.2. True-Activeness9

4. Conclusion12

   4.1. Causes Bringing About "Pseudo-Activeness"12

4.1.1. Distractions12

      4.1.2. Inappropriate Tasks or Arrangement of Time12

      4.1.3. Making Void Vows or Slogans.12

      4.1.4. Incentive Systems12

   4.2. Suggestions on How to Avoid "Pseudo-Activeness"12

5. Bibliography.-14