Abstract

This paper intends to find out how junior English teachers can improve learning efficiency in classroom teaching. First, the author analyzes the reasons of low efficiency in English classroom teaching, such as backward teaching notions, junior students’ uneven English level and careless lesson preparation. Then, the author puts forward some strategies to improve learning efficiency in English classroom teaching. Finally, it concludes that it is important to be an efficient learner. If you want to be an efficient learner, you should attach importance to these strategies and adopt the strategies.

Key words : junior English; classroom teaching efficiency; strategy

Contents

Abstract

中文摘要

1. Introduction-1

2. Literature Review-2

3. Reasons of Low Efficiency in English Classroom Teaching-4

3.1 Backward teaching notions-4

3.2 Junior students’ uneven English level-4

3.3 Careless lesson preparation-5

3.3.1 Vague teaching objectives-5

3.3.2 Far-fetched scenario-5

3.4 Passive study attitudes-6

4. Strategies of Improving Learning Efficiency in English Classrooms-6

4.1 Stimulating junior students’ interest in learning-6

4.1.1 Affective communication-7

4.1.2 Creating a sense of security in classroom teaching-7

4.1.3 Appropriate encouragement-8

4.2 Building up a good relationship between junior English teachers and junior students-8

4.3 Establishing a valid teaching scenario-9

4.3.1 Combining teaching scenario with stories-10

4.3.2 Combining teaching scenario with realia-10

4.3.3 Combining teaching scenario with activities-11

4.4 Preparing and designing teaching activities carefully before class-11

4.4.1 Grasping the elements of lesson preparation-12

4.4.1.1Understanding teaching materials-12

4.4.1.2 Preparing teaching methods-12

4.4.1.3 Understanding students-12

4.4.1.4 Preparing learning methods-12

4.4.1.5 Preparing teaching aids-13

4.4.2 Taking effective preparation mode-13

4.4.2.1 Personal preparation-13

4.4.2.2 Collective discussion-14

4.4.2.3 Individual correction-14

4.5 Improving classroom questioning artistically-14

4.5.1 Functions of English classroom questioning-14

4.5.1.1 Obtaining teaching information and clearing students’ learning difficulties-14

4.5.1.2 Attracting students’ attention and creating active classroom atmosphere-15

4.5.1.3 Encouraging students’ participation and assessing students’ language ability-15

4.5.2 Questioning skills-15

4.5.2.1 Recalling questions-15

4.5.2.2 Comprehension questions-16

4.5.2.3 Critical questions-16

4.5.2.4 Communication questions-16

4.6 Using cooperative learning method-16

5. Conclusion-17

References-19