On the Application of Game in Primary School English Teaching

Song Jing,Zhu Fangrui

doi:10.22158/jecs.v3n2p202

Abstract

In our country, English teaching has always played an important role in primary school, middle school and even higher education. Especially in primary school, it is essential to cultivate students’ basic English literacy so as to lay a solid foundation for students’ English learning in the future. However, there are many problems in the process of English teaching in primary schools. A dramatic shift in the traditional notion of primary English teaching, especially the English teaching method, is unavoidable. Additionally, it is sensible to put game into practice. Based on the analysis of current problems existing in primary English teaching as well as its negative effects from the outset, this paper demonstrated the advantages and disadvantages of games in English teaching. It also studied the effective use of games in primary English classes. By adopting the ways of literature research, exploratory research and cases study, this paper provided more options and inspirations for English learners. What’s more, the student’s learning effort and interests will be driven by both game application and proper teaching methodology.

Highlights

In our country, English teaching has always played an important role in primary school, middle school and even higher education
Effective Application of Game in Primary English Classroom 3.1 Accord with the Students’ Psychological and Physical Development Level In the teaching of English in primary school, the games used by educators should conform to the students’ physical and mental development and the students’ actual conditions
Instead of ignoring the students and belittling the students in the game, they should actively encourage students to participate in the game and dare to show themselves in English. 3.2 Deal with Problems Flexibly around Teaching Objectives The use of games is not random, some scholars believe that the use of games should be in line with teaching objectives and teaching content, and the purpose of games should be to promote teachers’ teaching (Zhang, 2006)

Summary

Introduction

English teaching has always played an important role in primary school, middle school and even higher education. 2. The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Games in Primary English Teaching 2.1 The Benefits of Using Games Firstly, it can mobilize students’ participation and interest. If teachers use games that are carefully designed and suited to the students’ psychological development stages, they can have more opportunities to speak English and practice dialogue skills in different situations in a relaxed classroom atmosphere.

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