Constructivism learning theory and English teaching( 二 )
According to constructivist learning theory, learners' learning characteristics are mainly as follows: learners are the main body of information processing and the active constructor of knowledge meaning, which forms personalized learning methods and develops learners' autonomous ability. The following will start with the following aspects to analyze the learning characteristics of students.
1.1. In the process of learning, learners are no longer passive recipients of knowledge, but active participants of knowledge and active constructors of meaning. Only through learners' active construction can external information become their own knowledge. The ultimate goal of learners is to find the nature and laws of things and the relationship between things
1.2. Only through social consultation can learners reach a consensus and complete the specified tasks, because each learner has its own cognitive structure and different learners have different understanding of the real world. When the information obtained by learners in learning does not match the real world, or there is friction between learners, it must be solved through negotiation.
1.3. Learners are inseparable from conversation, which is not only a way of negotiation, but also the transmission of meaning; The way of reaching. Conversation is an essential link in the process of learners' communication, resource sharing, plan formulation and task completion.
1.4. Learners learn in the real world situation. Only in this situation can learners use their knowledge to solve problems in the real world and find ways to use their own knowledge structure to solve practical problems, so as to make learning more effective.
It is concluded that when learners deal with and transform knowledge, they need to give full play to their subjective initiative, not only to explore and discover the significance of self constructing knowledge; We should also try to connect the current learning content with the content we already know, seriously think about this connection and closely combine it with practice.
Ⅲ、 The inspiration of constructivist learning theory to English teachers
In English teaching, the purpose of teaching is to develop students' language skills and learning skills. The learning method advocated by constructivist learning theory is student-centered learning under the guidance of teachers. "Student centered" actually puts forward higher requirements for English teachers. Teachers are no longer simple knowledge communicators, but tutors, guides, helpers and collaborators of students' learning. English teachers play multiple roles in the whole process of English teaching.
1.1. Teachers should establish the dominant position of students in teaching and respect their Personality differences. Traditional English teaching is teacher centered. Teachers mainly focus on intensive speaking, carefully teach vocabulary, grammar and other language knowledge, and input all-round language to students. According to constructivist learning theory, learners are the active builders of knowledge, and learners are the main body of the classroom. This requires teachers to change their classroom roles, stimulate students' learning motivation, mobilize their enthusiasm and give students sufficient learning space. In addition, the purpose of English teaching is to cultivate students' comprehensive language application ability, that is, the five skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation. Different students have different learning styles, strategies and methods. For example, some students are used to watching, some students are used to listening, and some students are used to reading. Each learning style and learning strategy can achieve good results. Teachers should respect students' own choices and let students choose their own learning methods independently, so as to improve their language practical ability.