Abstract

 

Situational teaching method can set up a favorable English learning atmosphere by creating vivid and real-life situations and cultivates students’ enthusiasm for learning. This paper mainly discusses how to create effective situations in primary English classrooms. Firstly, it introduces the definition and research status of situational teaching method, then analyzes the problems existing in English teaching in elementary schools, and finally puts forward specific strategies for creating English classroom situations in primary school based on the principles of situation creation and specific teaching examples, which aims to improve the efficiency and quality of English teaching in primary school.

 

Key words: situational teaching method; primary school English teaching; application

 

Contents

中文摘要

Abstract

1. Introduction 1

2. Literature Review 2

2.1 The definition of situational teaching method 2

2.2 Research status at home and abroad 2

3. Present Situation of English Teaching in Primary School 5

3.1 The development of Chinese primary school English teaching 5

3.2 The existing problems in English teaching in primary school 5

3.2.1 The influence of exam-oriented education 5

3.2.2 Breaking away from reality 6

4. Principles of Applying Situational Teaching Method in Primary School English Teaching 7

4.1 The principle of intuition 8

4.2 The principle of enjoyment 8

4.3 The principle of practice 9

4.4 The principle of communication 10

5. Application of Situational Teaching Method in Primary School English 

Teaching 11

5.1 Use of realia 11

5.2 Use of performances 12

5.3 Use of games 12

5.4 Use of English songs 13

6. Conclusion 13

References 15