关键词：游戏教学,克拉申二语习得理论,儿童英语,教学策略
CONTENTS
Acknowledgements.i
Abstractii
摘要.iii
1 Introduction    3
2 Literature Review    5
2.1 Review of Related Researches    5
2.2 Krashen’s Second Language Acquisition Theory    6
2.3 Theoretical Basis of Game Teaching in English Teaching for Children    6
2.3.1The Basic Requirements for Primary English Course    6
2.3.2 Krashen’s Acquisition Theory    7
3 Current Situation of English Game Teaching in Kid Castle    8
3.1 Class Observation    8
3.1.1 Teaching Plan    8
3.1.2Class Activities    9
3.1.3After Class Interview and Questionnaires    10
3.2 Functions of Game Teaching    10
3.2.1 Improving Students’ Learning Motivation    11
3.2.2 Developing Good Relationship among Teachers and Students    11
3.2.3 Cultivating the Team Spirit    11
3.2.4 Helping Children’s Cognitive Development    11
3.3 Problems in Practice of English Game Teaching    12
3.3.1 Lack of Innovation in Game Designing    12
3.3.2 Unclear Game Purpose and Insufficient Language Skills Practice    12
3.3.3 Too Complex Game Rules or Unclear Instructions    13
3.3.4 Not Enough Students’ Engagement    13
4 Strategies of Improving Game Teaching in English Teaching for Children    14
4.1 Principles to be Observed in Game Teaching Process    14
4.1.1 Interest Principle    14
4.1.2 Competition Principle    14
4.1.3 Variety Principle    15
4.1.4 Encouragement Principle    15
4.2 Tips for Conducting Game Teaching    15
4.2.1Game Designing before Teaching    16
4.2.2 Conducting Games While Teaching    18
4.2.3 Refining Games after Teaching    18
4.3 Good Teaching Samples    19
5 Conclusion    24
Bibliography    26
Appendix 1 Interview Questions with Children English Teachers about Game Teaching    27
Appendix 2 Investigation Questionnaire about Current Situation of English Game Teaching for Students    28
1 Introduction
As a global language all over the world, English is valued greatly in China from early child training to university education. As beginners, young kids know little about the language. So they feel a bit stressful about it. This kind of feeling is common and can be relieved if teachers apply various interesting teaching methods to English classes. Among those methods most popular is game teaching method. It’s generally acknowledged that playing games is one of the most important parts of children’s life. The life of children without playing games is incomplete and not wonderful (Ma, 2010:1). Playing games is beneficial for children in such aspects as physiology, psychology, intelligence and morality. Game-teaching in English classes can not only stimulate kid’s interest in class activities, but also help them reduce stress in acquiring a new language. Moreover, the introduction of games in English classes contributes to making children have a better understanding of knowledge and improving the relationship between teachers and students. Game-assistant teaching method makes pupils feel relaxed and get fully involved in English classes, which is much more joyful and easier than traditional English classes. However, game teaching method is still not mature, and many problems remain unsolved in the practice of language teaching for children. “克拉申二语习得理论”看游戏教学法在儿童英语教学(2):http://www.youerw.com/yingyu/lunwen_31920.html