Abstract: This study aims to apply cooperative learning to English reading in junior school. Based on the National English Curriculum Standard. The thesis tries to find out the existing problems that occur in English reading teaching and put forward corresponding solutions. The author introduces the definition and theory of cooperative learning at first, and then puts emphasis on solving the neglected problems. Furthermore, the author advocates that cooperative learning should be applied in the three stages of English reading teaching. It is illustrated by offering examples in English textbooks of Yilin Press. The paper analyzes how to apply cooperative learning strategies before, during and after reading. It concludes that cooperative learning is beneficial to both students and teachers. Through cooperation in reading process, students can improve their awareness and ability in cooperation and become all-round developed people in the future.

Key words: cooperative learning; English reading; junior school

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction.1

2.Theoretical Framework of Cooperative Learning2

2.1 Definition of Cooperative Learning

2.2 Theoretical Basis of Cooperative Learning

  2.2.1Constructivism and Learner-centered Theory

  2.2.2Development Theory

  2.2.3Social Interdependence Theory

3.Current Problems of Cooperative Learning in Junior middle school English  

reading Teaching3

 3.1 Lack of Equality

 3.2 Lack of Interest

 3.3 Inflexibility of Cooperative Forms 

4.Application of Cooperative Learning in Junior middle school English reading  

Teaching4

4.1 Cooperation and Preparation Before Reading

  4.2 Cooperation and Interaction While Reading

  4.3 Cooperation and Evaluation After Reading

5.Reflection of Cooperative Learning Application.10

  5.1 The Advantages of Application of Cooperative Learning in Junior Middle

  School Reading Teaching

  5.2 The Shortage of Application of Cooperative Learning in Junior Middle

  School Reading Teaching

  5.3 Teaching Implications

6. Conclusion12

Bibliography.13

Acknowledgements14