Based on the theory of constructivism, this article analyzes the open problems colloquial English large size class teaching of higher vocational public English and points out the countermeasures of colloquial English ...Based on the theory of constructivism, this article analyzes the open problems colloquial English large size class teaching of higher vocational public English and points out the countermeasures of colloquial English large-scale class teaching of higher vocational public English.展开更多
Teaching large,heterogeneous English class is now a teaching fact in China.It brings a lot of practical problems to English teachers who teach that kind of class because of the existence of differences among learners....Teaching large,heterogeneous English class is now a teaching fact in China.It brings a lot of practical problems to English teachers who teach that kind of class because of the existence of differences among learners.This paper aims to provide practical principles illustrated by some scholars to address problems appeared in those classes and achieve the aim of better learning for all members of the class.展开更多
With more and more people who are jumping into the line of learning the second language (especially English),and also due to the limited resources in language teaching,many foreign language teachers are nowadays confr...With more and more people who are jumping into the line of learning the second language (especially English),and also due to the limited resources in language teaching,many foreign language teachers are nowadays confronting the large classes when teaching.So how to teach foreign language effectively in large classes has become an issue as well as a special field to make researches in.展开更多
The present situation that English teaching in colleges in china mainly takes large class is and will be existing for a long time as a result of the shortage of college English teachers. This paper aims at giving an a...The present situation that English teaching in colleges in china mainly takes large class is and will be existing for a long time as a result of the shortage of college English teachers. This paper aims at giving an account of problems and advantages of large class English teachingand putting forward suggestions on how to improve teaching quality of large classes.展开更多
Small-class teaching has seemed to become one of the trends of education reforms worldwide as professional associations and school boards struggle to provide quality education. Many countries have implemented small-cl...Small-class teaching has seemed to become one of the trends of education reforms worldwide as professional associations and school boards struggle to provide quality education. Many countries have implemented small-class teaching for many years. And therefore it has become a challenging activity for teachers to teach in small classes. This paper mainly focuses on the characteristics of small-class teaching, planning and skills needed for group management, small class discussion techniques and strategies of what to do when things go wrong in group sessions.展开更多
It is very common to have a class of 50 or more students in Chinese schools, and teaching a foreign language effectively to a large class is really hard work. In order to change the teacher-centered teaching model int...It is very common to have a class of 50 or more students in Chinese schools, and teaching a foreign language effectively to a large class is really hard work. In order to change the teacher-centered teaching model into the student-centered one, Teachers should keep students' needs, interests, and learning styles in mind, apply several kinds of teaching techniques, organize different classroom activities and encourage, praise and appreciate both students' success and learning process all the time. If teachers place more responsibility in the hands of students, serve as "presenter or facilitator of knowledge" instead of "source of all knowledge", they can greatly motivate students to learn the language in a very active, cooperative and effective way. After all, people learn by doing, not only by watching and listening.展开更多
English language classes in most Chinese universities are bound to be large because of the phenomenal expansion, in students＇ enrollment. Thus, most English language teachers are confronting the challenge of teaching...English language classes in most Chinese universities are bound to be large because of the phenomenal expansion, in students＇ enrollment. Thus, most English language teachers are confronting the challenge of teaching larger classes than before. The main purpose of this article is to state the main problems of teaching English reading comprehension that lie in the large classes and analyze how to overcome the constraints caused by the fact of having many different students in the large class. The goal of this article is to show it is possible to create an interactive learning environment in large English intensive reading classes.展开更多
In China, College English classes are usually large. Nowadays, most College English language teachers are confronting the challenge of teaching larger classes than before. This paper analyzes some problems caused by l...In China, College English classes are usually large. Nowadays, most College English language teachers are confronting the challenge of teaching larger classes than before. This paper analyzes some problems caused by large English classes and suggests some teaching strategies to deal with such problems.展开更多
Improving college students＇ listening and speaking ability is a very important part of college English teaching Based on the foreign and domestic studies on how to improve students＇ listening and speaking ability, t...Improving college students＇ listening and speaking ability is a very important part of college English teaching Based on the foreign and domestic studies on how to improve students＇ listening and speaking ability, this paper explores the 1 ＋ 1 model in listening and speaking class, which is to divide the listening and speaking class into two parts--small speaking class combined with students＇ online autonomous learning. Through one-year experiment and study on two classes, although there is no significant difference between the performances of these classes, this study has shed some light on how to vary the teaching methods, how to improve the class efficiency, students＇ autonomy in leaming, and how to build new assessment system. Further studies could be made later based on this展开更多
Oral English teaching is one of the essential parts in language teaching. However, the oral English teaching in Chinese college English large-scale classes is far from satisfactory. In the instruction process arise a ...Oral English teaching is one of the essential parts in language teaching. However, the oral English teaching in Chinese college English large-scale classes is far from satisfactory. In the instruction process arise a variety of problems such as the passiveness of learners, the failure of timely feedback transmission and fewer chances of oral English practice.This study aims to probe into the effects of cooperative-learning in the oral English teaching of large-scale classes. It is the author's belief that cooperative learning may effectively improve college oral English teaching in large-scale classes.展开更多
Language teachers and researchers have shown high interest in providing effective classroom management. The purpose of this study is to explore successful classroom management from three aspects: effective time manage...Language teachers and researchers have shown high interest in providing effective classroom management. The purpose of this study is to explore successful classroom management from three aspects: effective time management in a classroom, effective teaching in small classes, and effective use of handouts for a lecture. The findings reveal that it is crucial for language teachers to deliver enough knowledge during the limited time. And then small class teaching is an inevitable trend that teachers should focus on. Finally, despite the disadvantages of handouts, using handouts effectively can benefit both teachers and students.展开更多
文摘Based on the theory of constructivism, this article analyzes the open problems colloquial English large size class teaching of higher vocational public English and points out the countermeasures of colloquial English large-scale class teaching of higher vocational public English.
文摘Teaching large,heterogeneous English class is now a teaching fact in China.It brings a lot of practical problems to English teachers who teach that kind of class because of the existence of differences among learners.This paper aims to provide practical principles illustrated by some scholars to address problems appeared in those classes and achieve the aim of better learning for all members of the class.
文摘With more and more people who are jumping into the line of learning the second language (especially English),and also due to the limited resources in language teaching,many foreign language teachers are nowadays confronting the large classes when teaching.So how to teach foreign language effectively in large classes has become an issue as well as a special field to make researches in.
文摘The present situation that English teaching in colleges in china mainly takes large class is and will be existing for a long time as a result of the shortage of college English teachers. This paper aims at giving an account of problems and advantages of large class English teachingand putting forward suggestions on how to improve teaching quality of large classes.
文摘Small-class teaching has seemed to become one of the trends of education reforms worldwide as professional associations and school boards struggle to provide quality education. Many countries have implemented small-class teaching for many years. And therefore it has become a challenging activity for teachers to teach in small classes. This paper mainly focuses on the characteristics of small-class teaching, planning and skills needed for group management, small class discussion techniques and strategies of what to do when things go wrong in group sessions.
文摘It is very common to have a class of 50 or more students in Chinese schools, and teaching a foreign language effectively to a large class is really hard work. In order to change the teacher-centered teaching model into the student-centered one, Teachers should keep students' needs, interests, and learning styles in mind, apply several kinds of teaching techniques, organize different classroom activities and encourage, praise and appreciate both students' success and learning process all the time. If teachers place more responsibility in the hands of students, serve as "presenter or facilitator of knowledge" instead of "source of all knowledge", they can greatly motivate students to learn the language in a very active, cooperative and effective way. After all, people learn by doing, not only by watching and listening.
文摘English language classes in most Chinese universities are bound to be large because of the phenomenal expansion, in students＇ enrollment. Thus, most English language teachers are confronting the challenge of teaching larger classes than before. The main purpose of this article is to state the main problems of teaching English reading comprehension that lie in the large classes and analyze how to overcome the constraints caused by the fact of having many different students in the large class. The goal of this article is to show it is possible to create an interactive learning environment in large English intensive reading classes.
文摘In China, College English classes are usually large. Nowadays, most College English language teachers are confronting the challenge of teaching larger classes than before. This paper analyzes some problems caused by large English classes and suggests some teaching strategies to deal with such problems.
文摘Improving college students＇ listening and speaking ability is a very important part of college English teaching Based on the foreign and domestic studies on how to improve students＇ listening and speaking ability, this paper explores the 1 ＋ 1 model in listening and speaking class, which is to divide the listening and speaking class into two parts--small speaking class combined with students＇ online autonomous learning. Through one-year experiment and study on two classes, although there is no significant difference between the performances of these classes, this study has shed some light on how to vary the teaching methods, how to improve the class efficiency, students＇ autonomy in leaming, and how to build new assessment system. Further studies could be made later based on this
文摘Oral English teaching is one of the essential parts in language teaching. However, the oral English teaching in Chinese college English large-scale classes is far from satisfactory. In the instruction process arise a variety of problems such as the passiveness of learners, the failure of timely feedback transmission and fewer chances of oral English practice.This study aims to probe into the effects of cooperative-learning in the oral English teaching of large-scale classes. It is the author's belief that cooperative learning may effectively improve college oral English teaching in large-scale classes.
文摘Language teachers and researchers have shown high interest in providing effective classroom management. The purpose of this study is to explore successful classroom management from three aspects: effective time management in a classroom, effective teaching in small classes, and effective use of handouts for a lecture. The findings reveal that it is crucial for language teachers to deliver enough knowledge during the limited time. And then small class teaching is an inevitable trend that teachers should focus on. Finally, despite the disadvantages of handouts, using handouts effectively can benefit both teachers and students.
