The Application of Multimodal Theory in the Teaching of Spoken English in Primary School

Abstract

Spoken English learning is not only an essential but easily neglected part during the process of English learning。 Nowadays, some schools and training organizations have started to use the new instant messaging tools like Wechat and QQ in the teaching of spoken English。 Based on multimodal theory, through questionnaires and interviews, this study investigates the current situation of the use of the instant messaging tools (QQ and Wechat) in the teaching of spoken English in primary school, evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of this multimodal teaching method, and puts forward some suggestions on how teachers can use these new tools to improve spoken English proficiency in primary school。 85260

Key words: primary school English; spoken English; multimodal theory; instant messaging tools

多模态理论在小学英语口语教学中的应用

摘 要 英语口语学习是学生学习英语过程中重要也容易忽视的内容。如今，一些小学及培训机构开始运用微信群组、QQ等新的即时通讯工具进行英语口语教学。本研究主要基于多模态理论，通过问卷调查以及访谈的方式探讨即时通讯工具（如微信和腾讯QQ）在小学英语口语教学的运用现状，评估这种教学方式的优劣势，并针对教师应该如何有效运用即时通讯工具来帮助小学生提升英语口语的流利度提出一些建议。

毕业论文关键词：小学英语; 英语口语; 多模态理论; 即时通讯工具

List of Charts

Chart 1 the Time Students Spent on English Learning and Spoken English Practice 9

Chart 2 Students’ Basic Speaking Ability 9

Chart 3  Students’ Preference for the Different Forms of English Learning Materials 10

Chart 4 ＆5 Attitudes towards New Instant Messaging Tools ＆Attitudes towards Spoken English Teaching Methods 11

Chart 6 the Change of the Number of the Students in Different Grade Sections 12

Chart 7 Data Comparison for Experimental Group (n=35) 12

Chart 8  Data Comparison for Controlled Group (n=35) 13

Chart 9 Data Comparison between Controlled Group (n=35) ＆ Experimental Group (n=35) 13

Contents

I Introduction 1

1。1 Background 1

1。2 Purpose and Significance of the Research 2

1。3 The Framework of the Thesis 2

II Literature Review 3

2。1 Multimodal Theory 3

2。1。1 Mode 3

2。1。2 Modality 3

2。1。3 Development of Multimodal Theory 3

2。2 Related researches 4

2。2。1 Researches Related to the 源Q于W优H尔J论K文M网WwW.youeRw.com 原文+QQ75201.,8766 Application of Multimodal Theory in English Language Teaching 4

2。2。2 Previous Research on Spoken English Teaching in Primary School Abroad and at Home 5