The paper presents a case study on listening-speaking class instruction models based on exploratory practice. Assuming the dual roles of a teacher and a researcher, the writer of this paper has implemented three model...The paper presents a case study on listening-speaking class instruction models based on exploratory practice. Assuming the dual roles of a teacher and a researcher, the writer of this paper has implemented three models of classroom instructions for the Viewing, Listening ＆ Speaking Class. From the students＇ report, teacher＇s log and classroom observation, it is concluded that the three models meet the needs of different students. The key to a successful Viewing, Listening＆ Speaking Class is to set reasonable goals and analyze students＇ needs.展开更多
The philosophy of Exploratory Practice is that language classroom learning and teaching practice is a social practice;hence practitioner research on it should pay attention to this socialness rather than only concern ...The philosophy of Exploratory Practice is that language classroom learning and teaching practice is a social practice;hence practitioner research on it should pay attention to this socialness rather than only concern the cognitive aspect so that an understanding of quality of classroom life can be achieved before it can possibly lead to the improvement of the practice.The paper introduces the theory of Exploratory Practice in terms of its content spirit,key terms,relationship with other practitioner researches and methodological nature,aiming to help practitioners and classroom-based researchers to understand it.展开更多
English teaching in vocational schools is complex and challenging. The author integrated the language into students' real life and attached more importance to quality of life in language classroom. The author made...English teaching in vocational schools is complex and challenging. The author integrated the language into students' real life and attached more importance to quality of life in language classroom. The author made several innovative changes such as Exploratory Practice, 3-D mode, learner autonomy, performance evaluation and so on during the teaching course. She advocates promoting mutual understanding and common development of both teacher and students so that students can be competitive enough in the future and teachers can also acquire professional development.展开更多
文摘The paper presents a case study on listening-speaking class instruction models based on exploratory practice. Assuming the dual roles of a teacher and a researcher, the writer of this paper has implemented three models of classroom instructions for the Viewing, Listening ＆ Speaking Class. From the students＇ report, teacher＇s log and classroom observation, it is concluded that the three models meet the needs of different students. The key to a successful Viewing, Listening＆ Speaking Class is to set reasonable goals and analyze students＇ needs.
文摘The philosophy of Exploratory Practice is that language classroom learning and teaching practice is a social practice;hence practitioner research on it should pay attention to this socialness rather than only concern the cognitive aspect so that an understanding of quality of classroom life can be achieved before it can possibly lead to the improvement of the practice.The paper introduces the theory of Exploratory Practice in terms of its content spirit,key terms,relationship with other practitioner researches and methodological nature,aiming to help practitioners and classroom-based researchers to understand it.
文摘English teaching in vocational schools is complex and challenging. The author integrated the language into students' real life and attached more importance to quality of life in language classroom. The author made several innovative changes such as Exploratory Practice, 3-D mode, learner autonomy, performance evaluation and so on during the teaching course. She advocates promoting mutual understanding and common development of both teacher and students so that students can be competitive enough in the future and teachers can also acquire professional development.
