Abstract:Micro-Lecture is a new type of learning resources and the product of education information development, which has been paid more attention in education field in recent years. Under the traditional teaching mode in our count the disadvantages such as the obsolete teaching content, the sole teaching method have hindered the development of the student’s language ability. Micro-Lecture imposes a short, knowledgeable ,form rich characteristics of more and more get the welcome of education workers, The gradually applies in English writing class.
The research tried to apply Micro-lecture to English writing class teaching, and to look into the situation of Micro-lectures application and English teaching through the ways of questionnaires, interviews and classroom observation to understand the problems existing in the teaching of English writing and the reasons for these problems. On the basis of analysis and discussion, the characteristics of the application of Micro-lecture to the teaching of English writing were summarized. The results show that the Micro-lecture has been generally accepted by students in English writing teaching, and has obviously increased their interest in English writing, their autonomous learning, their cooperative learning ability and their English writing level. Make students really become the main body of study. Finally, the author points out the main findings of this study, summarizes the advantages and problems of Micro-lecture in writing teaching, and provides constructive suggestions for further research.
Key Words: Micro-Lecture; English writing; Teaching design.
摘要:微课是近些年教育届广泛关注的一种新型学习资源,是信息时代发展下的产物。我国传统英语教学模式的弊端日益突出,教学内容陈旧,教学方式单一等都对学生的语言能力发展有一定的阻碍。微课以其短小精悍,知识性强,表现形式丰富等特点越来越受到教育工作者的重视,在英语写作课堂中逐渐得到应用。
本研究尝试将微课运用到英语写作课堂中,通过问卷调查、访谈、课堂观察等方式进行英语写作教学与微课应用的现状调查,了解英语写作教学目前存在的问题以及造成这些问题的原因。在分析和讨论的基础上,对微课应用于英语写作教学的特点进行了归纳。结果证明,微课在英语写作教学中得到了学生的普遍认可,明显提高了2015届英语专业学生对英语写作的兴趣,学生的自主学习、合作学习能力得到了增强,提高了2015届英语专业学生的写作水平,使学生真正成为学习的主体。最后,笔者总结了本研究的主要发现,分析了微课在写作教学中的优势及存在的问题,并对后续的研究提供了可行性建议。
关键词:微课;英语写作;教学设计
Contents
Abstract
中文摘要
1 Introduction-1
1.1 Research Objectives-1
1.2 Research Significance-1
2 Literature Review-2
2.1 Studies Abroad-4
2.2 Studies at Home-5
2.3 Relevant Theories-7
2.3.1 Constructive Learning Theory-7
2.3.2 Learning Situation Theory-8
3 Research Design-9
3.1 Research Objects-10
3.2 Research Methods and Instruments-10
3.2.1Questionnaires-10
3.2.2 Interview-12
3.2.3 Classroom Observation-14
3.2.4 Micro-Lecture Teaching Design-15
4 Data Analysis and Implications-16
4.1 Current Situation of English Writing Class-16
4.1.1 Discussion of the Questionnaires-16
4.1.2 Discussion of the Interview-17
4.1.3 The application of Micro-Lecture in English writing class-18
4.2 Causes of the problems of English Writing Class-18
4.2.1 Disadvantage of Traditional Teaching-18
4.2.2 Lag in Technology-19
4.2.3 Lack of Learning Motivation-19
4.3 Implications for English Writing Class-20
4.3.1 For Teaching of English Writing Class-20
4.3.2 For Learning of English Writing Class-20
4.3.3 For Micro-Lecture Design-22
4.3.4 For Utilization of Resources-22
5 Conclusion-23
References·-24
Acknowledgments-26