Abstract:Listening, speaking, reading and writing are the basics of language skills learning, and they are the key to the ability to use language. They are also the directions and goals of high school English learning. Among them, "hearing" is the premise and guarantee for the smooth development of communicative activities. "Listening" has the highest proportion in daily communication. So the importance of listening teaching is also more prominent. In order to explore the current situation of high school English listening teaching and learning.
This study uses Western High School English as an example. Through questionnaires and interviews, it tries to analyze the current problems in high school English listening teaching, such as the students’ ideal learning method and practice. There are gaps in learning methods, the lack of a correct understanding of the importance of teachers in listening, and the analysis of reasons for ignoring the problems of listening skills and learning strategies in the teaching process. And this study points out the corresponding improvement measures, such as guiding listening teaching methods and other skills. The combination of rich teaching methods to improve the understanding of English teaching.It is hoped that this study will improve the level of English listening teaching in high schools, inspire students' interest in English, and complete teachers’ English listening teaching methods.
Key Words: senior English listening; current status; Xihang Middle School; measure
摘要: 听说读写是语言技能学习的基本,是语言运用能力的关键,也是高中英语学习的方向与目标。其中,“听”是交际活动顺利展开的前提与保障,“听”在日常交际中所占比重最高,所以听力教学的重要性也更加突出。为探求高中英语听力教与学现状。
本研究以西航一中高中英语为例,通过调查问卷和访谈的方式,试图分析现在高中英语听力教学中所存在的问题,如学生理想的学习方法与实际的学习方法有差距,教师对听力的重要性缺乏正确认识,探析在教学过程中出现忽视听力技能与学习策略的传授等问题的原因,并指出相应的改善措施,如引导听力教学方法与其它技能的结合,丰富教学手段,提高英语教学的认识。通过本研究对高中英语听力教学有所帮助,激发学生英语兴趣,使高中英语听力教学方法更加完善。
关键词:高中听力;教学现状;西航一中;对策
Contents
Abstract
中文摘要
1 Introduction-1
1.1 Background of the Study-1
1.2 Purpose and Significance of the Study-1
2 Literature Review-2
2.1 Related Studies Abroad-2
2.2 Related Studies at Home-3
3 Questionnaire Design-5
3.1 Purpose of the Research-5
3.2 Object of the Research-5
3.3 Research Tools-6
3.3.1 Questionnaire-6
3.3.2 Interview-6
4 Survey Results-7
4.1 Problems in Listening Teaching-7
4.1.1 Over emphasis on the Examination-7
4.1.2 Less-than-ideal Learning Methods-8
4.1.3 Unstable Difficulty of Listening Materials-8
4.1.4 Neglecting to Teach Listening Skills and Learning Strategies-8
4.2 Reasons on the Existed Problem-9
4.2.1 Influence of College Entrance Examination-9
4.2.2 Teachers’ Lack a Neglecting on the Importance of Listening-9
4.2.3 Students’ Inadequacy of English Language Knowledge-9
4.2.4 Students’ Shortage on Culture Background Knowledge-10
5 Strategies on Improving High School English Teaching-10
5.1 For Students-10
5.1.1 Correct Phonological and Language Skills-10
5.1.2 Listening and Speaking Training-10
5.1.3 Listening Techniques-11
5.1.4 Communication Functions-11
5.2 For Teachers-11
5.2.1 Pre-listening stage-11
5.2.2 While-listening stage-11
5.2.3 Post-listening stage-12
5.3 For Schools-12
5.3.1 Suitable listening teaching materials-12
5.3.2 Relation of knowledge-13
6 Conclusion-13
References-15
Acknowledgments-16
Appendix I-17
Appendix II-18