Construction Methods for a Highly Efficient English Classroom in Junior High School
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https://doi.org/10.64169/dje.232Keywords:
Junior High School English Teaching, Highly Efficient Classroom, Construction Methods, Student-Centered Learning, Cooperative Learning, EFL Pedagogy, Classroom InteractionAbstract
This study investigates the construction methods of highly efficient English classrooms in junior high schools. Based on a questionnaire survey of 121 junior high school English teachers, three major problems were identified: homogeneous teaching content (65.29%), insufficient teaching resources (55.37%), and diverse student ability levels (52.89%). Drawing on eight educational theories (Confucius’ heuristic teaching, Dewey’s learning by doing, Bruner’s discovery learning, Gardner’s multiple intelligences, and others), this paper proposes a four-dimensional construction framework: (1) establishing contextualized situations, (2) arousing student interest, (3) organizing diverse English activities, and (4) encouraging collaborative communication. The findings suggest that an integrated approach combining these four dimensions can significantly improve classroom effectiveness. This study provides practical implications for junior high school English teachers seeking to optimize their teaching effectiveness.
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