小教研

1. How do we learn our L1?(p2)

2. Most important factor for L1 development

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Language learning process is a _______ process.

___________ and __________ with the language in communication are very important factors for language development. Conclusion 1: (p3)

Stimulating(远点) & involving how?

3. Characteristics about children’s learning(p10)

Children’s characteristics

1. Difficult to understand verbal instruction. 2. Children’s attention span is limited.

3. They learn simply because they feel happy.

4. Children like to do things with their hands, bodies and minds. 5. They like to do things with achievable targets. 6. Imaginative, creative.

7. Not good at analyzing language rules.

Suggestions for teachers

• 2. Use simple instructions and body language. • 4. Use many short and simple activities.

• 1. Make the learning enjoyable and pleasant.

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3. Organize some hands-on activities for children. 6. Do not make tasks too difficult for children.

7. Give children opportunities to imagine and create

5. Do not explain complicated grammar rules to children. Guide children to discover by themselves.

A good English teacher Roles &Characteristics(p23) A good primary English teacher need to develop competence in three areas(p25)

1. the English proficiency------essential condition

2. the understanding of children---the key to undertake English teaching

3. the techniques and methods for teaching English to children----necessary skills

Unit 2 Understanding the National English Curriculum

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. Benefits of offering English in the primary school

Task 2.1.1 Work in groups.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of introducing English at the primary school level in China.(p39)

1.Advantages:

 Children can acquire good pronunciation and intonation   

They are good at imitation and not shy in trying things out They are curious and motivated to learn new things

Children’s outlook can be broadened and can be given opportunity to communicate with many more people.

2.What do you think are the main goals and objectives for primary English?

Task 2.2.1 (P41) read the following and decide whether you agree with them or not.(3’)

Goals for primary school English teaching

 Helping them develop English language skills and knowledge  Motivation and interest in learning are fundamental goal  Children’s overall development as human beings Goals and objectives for primary English Teaching How to treat children? • • • •

Respect Believe

Don’t ignore Don’t force

International Affect perspectives Patriotism Confidence Motivation Learning Strategies Communicative Resourcing Meta-cognitive Cognitive Educating the whole child Cultural Educating the whole understanding Knowledge Understanding Awareness child Language knowledge Phonetics Grammar Vocabulary Functions Topics Language skills Listening Speaking Reading Writing