Abstract

The game is a form of situational teaching method. It can make teaching become lively and interesting. In this paper, The paper analyzes a widely method of teaching in the current primary school English--The Game Teaching Method. And Combined with the current research results at home and abroad, the paper mainly analyzes that the game plays an important role in English Teaching in primary schools. At the same time, it points out the principles, the possible problems and solutions that should be paid attention to in the application of the game. It also lists some kinds of games which are suitable for primary school English class. 

Key words : games; teaching in primary school; role

Contents

Abstract

中文摘要

1.Introduction1

2.Literature Review 1

2.1 The definition of games.1

2.2 The current situation of the domestic and oversea game teaching2

2.3 The theoretical basis of game teaching methods.4

3.The Basic Principles of Game Teaching .4

3.1 The design of games should be interesting and purposeful.4

3.2 The time of games should be controlled5

3.3 The evaluation of the games should be diverse and incentive.5

4.The Functions of Games in English Teaching.6

4.1 To create active classroom atmosphere6

4.2 To motivate students’ learning interests 7

4.3 To cultivate students’ creative thinking ability 7

4.4 To cultivate students’ language comprehensive ability.8

5.Possible Problems and Suggested Solutions8

5.1 Games are irrelevant to the teaching content .9

5.2 Games are too difficult or too easy 9

5.3 Teachers’ evaluation may be unfair.10

6.Some Useful Games in Primary School10

6.1 Practice games.10

6.2 Cooperative games11

6.3 Fun games11

7.Conclusion.11

References.12