Abstract

Vocabulary is the cornerstone of language. English Vocabulary learning is the primary and essential part of English learning. How to learn vocabulary effectively is a big challenge which always confounds many English learners. Mind mapping, which proposed by Tony Buzan in 1970s, has been highly advocated in educational fields in recent years. As a kind of visual thinking and learning tool, mind maps can efficiently enhance learner’s ability of understanding and memorizing. Thereby English learners can get a better and deeper memory in the process of mind mapping. Based on the understanding of the concept and characteristics of mind mapping, this paper attempts to construct the theoretical basis of mind-mapping-assisted vocabulary teaching, and discusses the application of the mind mapping in English vocabulary teaching in junior high school. What’s more, this paper mainly focuses on the practical use of mind mapping, recording practical situation through class teaching observation. Then, by analyzing the teaching clip and the feedback of the students and the teacher, the paper concludes and approves the feasibility and effectiveness of the application of mind map in English vocabulary teaching in junior high school.

Keywords: Mind mapping，vocabulary teaching，teaching case

Contents

Abstract

摘  要

1. Introduction-1

1.1-Researche Background and Purpose-1

2.Literature Review-2

2.1 Overview of Mind Mapping-2

2.1.1 Definition of Mind Mapping-2

2.1.2 Characteristics of Mind Mapping-2

2.1.3 The Making of the Mind Map-3

2.2 Theoretical Framework-3

2.2.1 Theory of Brain Science-3

2.2.2 Theory of Knowledge Visualization-4

2.2.3Theory of Spreading Activation Model-4

2.2.4 Theory of Constructivism and Schema-5

2.3Related studies about the application of mind mapping in English vocabulary teaching-6

2.3.1Semantic Mapping in English Vocabulary Teaching-6

2.3.2 Studies in Foreign Countries.-6

2.3.3 Studies in China-7

2.4 Mind-Mapping Teaching Approach In Vocabulary in Junior High School-7

2.4.1 Shared Characteristics of Mind Mapping in Different Learning Stage-7

2.4.2 Different Characteristics of Mind Mapping in Different Learning Stage-7

2.4.3 Basic Procedures of Mind Mapping in Vocabulary Teaching.-5

2.5 Summary-8

3.Methodology-8

3.1 Participants-8

3.2 Instruments-8

3.2.1 Questionnaire-8

3.2.2 Interview-9

3.3-Design of The Teaching Plan-9

3.3.1Analysis of Teaching Material-9

3.3.2Analysis of the Students-9

3.3.3 Basic Framework of the Mind Map-10

3.4.4 Teaching Procedures-12

3.5-Teaching implementation and teaching observation-12

4.Data Collection and Analysis-12

4.1Analysis of The Teaching Observation-12

4.2 Analysis of The Mind Mapping Work-13

4.3 Analysis of The Questionnaire-13

4.4 Analysis of The Interview-15

Conclusion-16

References-17

Appendix-18