The importance of listening as one of the communication skills cannot be overstated.However,in many areas,listening is neglected.For young learners,learning to listen is even more beneficial for their future studies,t...The importance of listening as one of the communication skills cannot be overstated.However,in many areas,listening is neglected.For young learners,learning to listen is even more beneficial for their future studies,therefore,listening skills should be given due importance.展开更多
Young learners’English(YLE)tests have become increasingly prevalent among and important to Chinese English learners and their parents.In China,parents are actively involved in their children’s education and test-tak...Young learners’English(YLE)tests have become increasingly prevalent among and important to Chinese English learners and their parents.In China,parents are actively involved in their children’s education and test-taking decisions,and their participation has given rise to a series of social impacts.Although parent involvement has received increasing public and academic attention in newspaper and scholarly articles,there exists no thorough analysis of current research on parents’roles in young learners’test-taking.To address this gap,we systemically analyzed Chinese newspaper articles and academic articles between 2011 and 2021 to elicit Chinese parents’roles in YLE test-taking.Our thematic analysis of the literature identifies the ways in which parents influence their children’s test-taking experiences,and how the tests affect this influence.Specifically,our results elicit 1)parents’engagement in YLE testing;2)parents’understanding of the intended uses of YLE tests;3)parents’perception and consequences of their involvement in YLE testing;and 4)parents’backgrounds.This analysis reveals the popularity of YLE tests among young learners and their parents in China and public concern over test-related issues.It also broadens our understanding of YLE testing impact and suggests future potential research directions.展开更多
Mobile-assisted language learning(MALL)has been regarded as an excellent tool in the field of language acquisition as modern technology develops.The popularity of using mobile devices in education makes it possible fo...Mobile-assisted language learning(MALL)has been regarded as an excellent tool in the field of language acquisition as modern technology develops.The popularity of using mobile devices in education makes it possible for people to learn languages through platforms like tablets and smartphones from anywhere and at any time.However,the application of MALL in a collaborative student-centered environment has received comparatively little attention.Since spoken fluency and vocabulary size are the two crucial components of language proficiency,this study aims to investigate if young learners can improve their native language level through learning online beyond the classroom.The quantitative data reveal that MALL does make a difference in students’linguistic skills.The results show that the incorporation of mobile applications into language learning could better help learners achieve the learning outcomes and improve their communication skills than simply using conventional methods.In addition,the data of the questionnaire exposed some issues that need to be continuously improved.The viable suggestions are also discussed to share ideas about building a more sustainable learning environment in a data-driven age.展开更多
The essay refers to appropriate young learners theories of teaching and learning and exemplifies a lesson with storytelling. It is intended to highlight the importance of storytelling and how it is adopted in young le...The essay refers to appropriate young learners theories of teaching and learning and exemplifies a lesson with storytelling. It is intended to highlight the importance of storytelling and how it is adopted in young learners classroom. The practical implication of this lesson is to help English teachers to better use of storytelling as effective teaching materials.展开更多
Children are the center of young learner's English teaching. Their motivation and interest are capable of guiding them English learning effectively. Only when the young learners are motivated and stimulated can th...Children are the center of young learner's English teaching. Their motivation and interest are capable of guiding them English learning effectively. Only when the young learners are motivated and stimulated can they learn English well in an active and harmonious atmosphere. This paper first analyses the factors causing the lack of learning motivation of young English learners. Then, based on Maslow's theory, the author puts forward some effective teaching methods and strategies, hoping to be helpful to motivate the young learners to learn English.展开更多
Classroom management is the orchestration of classroom life:planning curriculum,organizing procedures and resources,arranging the environment to maximize efficiency,monitoring progress,dealing with existent problems.S...Classroom management is the orchestration of classroom life:planning curriculum,organizing procedures and resources,arranging the environment to maximize efficiency,monitoring progress,dealing with existent problems.Successful classroom management looked like magic shows because students in these classrooms seem to glide from one activity to the next.Successful classroom management contributes to students ' good achievement.Effective classroom management is one of the key elements of importance for efficient school education.However,almost all English teachers face a same problem——classroom management.In this paper,some typical problems and effective solutions in classroom management will be described,defined,or characterized.展开更多
Young Learners English (YLE) teaching program is goingto be very popular in China. Although all the YLE teachers usean English textbook, there are some basic aspects concerningYLE teaching which are worth the attentio...Young Learners English (YLE) teaching program is goingto be very popular in China. Although all the YLE teachers usean English textbook, there are some basic aspects concerningYLE teaching which are worth the attention of YLE teachersbecause teaching children is quite different from teaching middleschool students and adults. This paper discusses these importantaspects, gives some examples and shows seven tips for teachingpractice.展开更多
In this paper, the author will mainly focus on analysis about the differences between characteristics of older learners and young learners in learning second/foreign language.
文摘The importance of listening as one of the communication skills cannot be overstated.However,in many areas,listening is neglected.For young learners,learning to listen is even more beneficial for their future studies,therefore,listening skills should be given due importance.
文摘Young learners’English(YLE)tests have become increasingly prevalent among and important to Chinese English learners and their parents.In China,parents are actively involved in their children’s education and test-taking decisions,and their participation has given rise to a series of social impacts.Although parent involvement has received increasing public and academic attention in newspaper and scholarly articles,there exists no thorough analysis of current research on parents’roles in young learners’test-taking.To address this gap,we systemically analyzed Chinese newspaper articles and academic articles between 2011 and 2021 to elicit Chinese parents’roles in YLE test-taking.Our thematic analysis of the literature identifies the ways in which parents influence their children’s test-taking experiences,and how the tests affect this influence.Specifically,our results elicit 1)parents’engagement in YLE testing;2)parents’understanding of the intended uses of YLE tests;3)parents’perception and consequences of their involvement in YLE testing;and 4)parents’backgrounds.This analysis reveals the popularity of YLE tests among young learners and their parents in China and public concern over test-related issues.It also broadens our understanding of YLE testing impact and suggests future potential research directions.
基金Youth Project of Philosophy and Social Science Planning of Henan Province“Study on the Influence of Foreign Language Learning on Chinese Students’Purity of Chinese Language”(Grant No.2023CYY038)General Project of Annual Research Topics of Henan Provincial Federation of Social Science and Technology“Study on Formation Factors and Cognitive Mechanisms of Network Harmonies and Chinese-English Mixed-Up Idioms”(Grant No.SKL-2023-1588).
文摘Mobile-assisted language learning(MALL)has been regarded as an excellent tool in the field of language acquisition as modern technology develops.The popularity of using mobile devices in education makes it possible for people to learn languages through platforms like tablets and smartphones from anywhere and at any time.However,the application of MALL in a collaborative student-centered environment has received comparatively little attention.Since spoken fluency and vocabulary size are the two crucial components of language proficiency,this study aims to investigate if young learners can improve their native language level through learning online beyond the classroom.The quantitative data reveal that MALL does make a difference in students’linguistic skills.The results show that the incorporation of mobile applications into language learning could better help learners achieve the learning outcomes and improve their communication skills than simply using conventional methods.In addition,the data of the questionnaire exposed some issues that need to be continuously improved.The viable suggestions are also discussed to share ideas about building a more sustainable learning environment in a data-driven age.
文摘The essay refers to appropriate young learners theories of teaching and learning and exemplifies a lesson with storytelling. It is intended to highlight the importance of storytelling and how it is adopted in young learners classroom. The practical implication of this lesson is to help English teachers to better use of storytelling as effective teaching materials.
文摘Children are the center of young learner's English teaching. Their motivation and interest are capable of guiding them English learning effectively. Only when the young learners are motivated and stimulated can they learn English well in an active and harmonious atmosphere. This paper first analyses the factors causing the lack of learning motivation of young English learners. Then, based on Maslow's theory, the author puts forward some effective teaching methods and strategies, hoping to be helpful to motivate the young learners to learn English.
文摘Classroom management is the orchestration of classroom life:planning curriculum,organizing procedures and resources,arranging the environment to maximize efficiency,monitoring progress,dealing with existent problems.Successful classroom management looked like magic shows because students in these classrooms seem to glide from one activity to the next.Successful classroom management contributes to students ' good achievement.Effective classroom management is one of the key elements of importance for efficient school education.However,almost all English teachers face a same problem——classroom management.In this paper,some typical problems and effective solutions in classroom management will be described,defined,or characterized.
文摘Young Learners English (YLE) teaching program is goingto be very popular in China. Although all the YLE teachers usean English textbook, there are some basic aspects concerningYLE teaching which are worth the attention of YLE teachersbecause teaching children is quite different from teaching middleschool students and adults. This paper discusses these importantaspects, gives some examples and shows seven tips for teachingpractice.
文摘In this paper, the author will mainly focus on analysis about the differences between characteristics of older learners and young learners in learning second/foreign language.
