Abstract

This paper is based on the current theories as well as the research fruits available worldwide.  With various research like questionnaires, reviews, and theoretical research applied, Constructivism-based English teaching model for Middle School Students, as the object of this paper, is analyzed. Firstly, the research introduces the basic concept of Constructivism along with its history, main points and research status. Secondly, the teaching of English words, phrase, sentences and passages is analyzed in details respectively. When analyzing, activities based on Constructivism to help students are given, tested and further looked into. Finally, the potential problems behind the Constructivism-based English teaching model are analyzed and possible solutions to them are provided. 

Key words: Constructivism; English Teaching; problems and solutions

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1.Introduction1

2.Theories of Constructivism-based English Teaching Model2

2.1 Constructivism.2

2.2 Jerome Bruner and Cognitive Construction Theory3

2.3 David Ausubel and Meaningful Learning.4

3. Application of Constructivism-based English Teaching Model5

3.1 Its Application to the Teaching and Learning of Words6

3.2 Its Application to the Teaching and Learning of Phrases9

3.3 Its Application to the Teaching and Learning of Sentences11

3.4 Its Application to the Teaching and Learning of Passages13

4. Problems to be noted.16

4.1 Relationship between Study and Acquisition16

4.2 Relationship between English Learning and Chinese Learning16

5. Conclusion17

References19