During the past few decades, there has been a shift in the focus of language research, from how to teach to how to learn. And among so many learning strategies, metacognitive strategies have gradually aroused research...During the past few decades, there has been a shift in the focus of language research, from how to teach to how to learn. And among so many learning strategies, metacognitive strategies have gradually aroused researchers＇ attention. However, in China. there is a lack of studies on the application of metacognitive strategies in English reading, especially those conducted towards high school students. The present thesis introduces metacognitive strategies and its application in English reading of senior high school, which is based on the analysis of the current status of reading teaching and learning.展开更多
In English language teaching, learning strategies are essential for improving students＇ learning efficiency as well as cultivate students＇ ability of self-regulated learning; and metacognitive strategy is of such st...In English language teaching, learning strategies are essential for improving students＇ learning efficiency as well as cultivate students＇ ability of self-regulated learning; and metacognitive strategy is of such strategies, which has attracted many language teachers＇ attention. However, not many research have focus on listening teaching on the level of senior high school in China's Mainland. This research is to fill in this gap with an introduction to listening strategies in metacognitive strategies and a sample of listening class design.展开更多
This paper discusses the theoretical and practical guidance of cognitive linguistics in the college students＇ English learning. It mainly deals with the English listening on the basis of metcognition, the practice of...This paper discusses the theoretical and practical guidance of cognitive linguistics in the college students＇ English learning. It mainly deals with the English listening on the basis of metcognition, the practice of cognitive linguistics in oral English learning, the practice of cognitive linguistics in English reading, the learning strategy of English writing on the basis of cognitive linguistics and the practice of cognitive linguistics in English translation. The paper draws the conclusion that in any aspects of English learning, i.e. listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating, cognitive linguistics could be practiced. When cognitive linguistics is applied in English learning, the learners can break through the bottlenecks of college English study.展开更多
The purpose of this paper is to determine the use of metacognitive strategies by Chinese freshmen in English learning through questionnaire. The results showed that although Chinese college students do use some kinds ...The purpose of this paper is to determine the use of metacognitive strategies by Chinese freshmen in English learning through questionnaire. The results showed that although Chinese college students do use some kinds of metacognitive strategies while learning English, they are still not frequent users of many of them. For this phenomenon, the author gives some constructive suggestions for teachers about how to enhance students' awareness of metacognitive use in English learning process.展开更多
This paper describes how a group of Chinese tertiary-level EFL readers utilized metacognitive knowledge in their academic reading process by contrasting the possible metacognitive differences between two less successf...This paper describes how a group of Chinese tertiary-level EFL readers utilized metacognitive knowledge in their academic reading process by contrasting the possible metacognitive differences between two less successful and two successful Chinese EFL readers. Data were collected through think-alouds, interviews and observations. It was found that although vocabulary posed difficulties for both successful and less successful readers, the deployment of strategic knowledge of tackling the unknown words made a difference between successful and less successful readers. The participants＇ person knowledge about motivation such as reader interest, goal of reading and reader role could exert influences on their reading. Implications of the findings for tertiary EFL reading pedagogy in China are discussed.展开更多
Based on the theories of metacogonition and learner autonomy, and by analyzing the relationship between metacognitive awareness training and learner autonomy theoretically and statistically, the paper argues that in E...Based on the theories of metacogonition and learner autonomy, and by analyzing the relationship between metacognitive awareness training and learner autonomy theoretically and statistically, the paper argues that in ELT metacognitive awareness training should go before the training of metacognitive strategies, and only when students are conscious about metacognitive awareness can they strengthen their effort, motivation, and persistence, seek assistance from peers and teachers when needed, and provide self-instruction while learning and take responsibility for their learning.展开更多
文摘During the past few decades, there has been a shift in the focus of language research, from how to teach to how to learn. And among so many learning strategies, metacognitive strategies have gradually aroused researchers＇ attention. However, in China. there is a lack of studies on the application of metacognitive strategies in English reading, especially those conducted towards high school students. The present thesis introduces metacognitive strategies and its application in English reading of senior high school, which is based on the analysis of the current status of reading teaching and learning.
文摘In English language teaching, learning strategies are essential for improving students＇ learning efficiency as well as cultivate students＇ ability of self-regulated learning; and metacognitive strategy is of such strategies, which has attracted many language teachers＇ attention. However, not many research have focus on listening teaching on the level of senior high school in China's Mainland. This research is to fill in this gap with an introduction to listening strategies in metacognitive strategies and a sample of listening class design.
文摘This paper discusses the theoretical and practical guidance of cognitive linguistics in the college students＇ English learning. It mainly deals with the English listening on the basis of metcognition, the practice of cognitive linguistics in oral English learning, the practice of cognitive linguistics in English reading, the learning strategy of English writing on the basis of cognitive linguistics and the practice of cognitive linguistics in English translation. The paper draws the conclusion that in any aspects of English learning, i.e. listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating, cognitive linguistics could be practiced. When cognitive linguistics is applied in English learning, the learners can break through the bottlenecks of college English study.
文摘The purpose of this paper is to determine the use of metacognitive strategies by Chinese freshmen in English learning through questionnaire. The results showed that although Chinese college students do use some kinds of metacognitive strategies while learning English, they are still not frequent users of many of them. For this phenomenon, the author gives some constructive suggestions for teachers about how to enhance students' awareness of metacognitive use in English learning process.
基金supported by China Ministry of Education Humanities and Social Science Research Grant 14YJA740018Hubei Provincial Department of Education Humanities and Social Science Research Grant 14Z031Zhongnan University of Economics and Law Teaching Reform Grant 21122910205~~
文摘This paper describes how a group of Chinese tertiary-level EFL readers utilized metacognitive knowledge in their academic reading process by contrasting the possible metacognitive differences between two less successful and two successful Chinese EFL readers. Data were collected through think-alouds, interviews and observations. It was found that although vocabulary posed difficulties for both successful and less successful readers, the deployment of strategic knowledge of tackling the unknown words made a difference between successful and less successful readers. The participants＇ person knowledge about motivation such as reader interest, goal of reading and reader role could exert influences on their reading. Implications of the findings for tertiary EFL reading pedagogy in China are discussed.
文摘Based on the theories of metacogonition and learner autonomy, and by analyzing the relationship between metacognitive awareness training and learner autonomy theoretically and statistically, the paper argues that in ELT metacognitive awareness training should go before the training of metacognitive strategies, and only when students are conscious about metacognitive awareness can they strengthen their effort, motivation, and persistence, seek assistance from peers and teachers when needed, and provide self-instruction while learning and take responsibility for their learning.
