Abstract

With the development of multimedia and network technique, there is a great change in the learning and life style of learners. Various kinds of mobile apps, as a means makes up for the limitation of traditional learning and teaching, attract learners with vivid and interesting pictures, films videos and music. They also provide a specific learning package for each learner to make their schedule for learning in which they are allowed to learn and consolidate accordingly.

     First and foremost, this paper tends to present and study the virtual situation in the approach of mobile apps. Then give a brief introduction of its definition, its merits as well as its characteristics. On account of study, there are five principles that need to be aware of when setting up virtual situation. And there are also some suggestions commended towards teachers and learners for making use of virtual situation.

     On the other hand, it is hoped that this paper intends to help learners to facilitate not only acquiring vocabulary, but also learning strategies and skills as well as autonomic learning abilities whole life long. What’s more, this thesis can contribute to the future exploration of virtual situation and its application in learning and teaching. It may well promote the innovation in education. 

Key words: Virtual situation; Acquiring vocabulary; learning strategies; Autonomic learning; Mobile apps 

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1 Introduction-１

1.1 The Background of the Study-１

1.2 The Significance of the Study-１

1.3 The Brief Introduction of the Study-２

2 The Definition and Significance of Situation-３

2.1The Definition of Situation-３

2.2The Virtual Situation-４

2.3The Significance of Virtual Situation in Second Language Learning-４

3Material and Theoretical Reviews of Learning English in Virtual Situation-６

3.1Web-based Instruction-６

3.2 Constructivism Theory-８

3.3 Situated Learning-８

3.4Programmed Instruction Theory-１０

4 The Practical Review of Acquiring Vocabulary from Mobile Apps-１１

4.1The Interior Reasons-１１

4.2The Exterior Reasons-１２

5 The Characteristics and its Demerits of Virtual Situation-１３

5.1Communicative and Authentic Situation-１３

5.2The Learner-centered Situation-１４

5.3 Dynamic and Open Network Environment-１５

5.4Multimedia with Abundant Resources-１６

5.5 Directly Contacting the Target Language and its Culture-１７

5.6The Demerits of the Mobile Apps-１８

6 The Principles of Setting Virtual Situation and Suggestions-１９

6. 1The Principles for Setting Virtual Situation-１９

6.2Suggestions towards Teachers and Learners-２０

7 Conclusion-２１

Bibliography-２２

Acknowledgments-２３