Abstract

This dissertation discusses the application of cooperative learning in primary school English classroom teaching from various aspects, and reveals the problems in the implementation of cooperative learning. In the end, the author puts forward some approaches to improve the application of cooperative learning in primary school English classroom teaching so as to achieve the student-centered classroom teaching. Applying cooperative learning in primary school English classroom teaching can help to diversify learning methods and train students' cooperation and communication ability.

Key words: primary school English classroom teaching；cooperative  

          learning；learning methods；cooperation and communication ability

Contents

Abstract

中文摘要

1. Introduction-1

2. Literature Review-1

2.1The concept of cooperative learning-1

2.2 The current research situation of cooperative learning-2

3. The Advantages of Cooperative Learning in Primary School English Classroom Teaching-5

3.1 The cultivation of interpersonal skills-5

3.2 The enhancement of self-esteem and self-confidence-6

3.3 The enhancement of the sense of cooperation and team spirit-7

4. The Problems of Cooperative Learning in Primary School English Classroom Teaching-7

4.1 The lack of substantive cooperation-7

4.2 The unreasonable distribution of the group-8

4.3 The lack of a perfect evaluation system-9

5. Ways to Implement Cooperative Learning in Primary School English Classroom Teaching-10

5.1 The choice of the right cooperative learning content-10

5.2 The formation of a reasonable cooperative learning group-11

5.3 The establishment of a scientific evaluation system-12

6. Conclusion-15

References-16