Abstract: TBLT (Task-based Language Teaching, referred to as TBLT), originated in 1980s is an language teaching method emphasizing on "language teaching doing". It is a kind of teaching mode which gives full play to students’ initiative and creativity, and the basic concept of language use is put into practical significance. Through classroom observation, the essay analyzes the task types English teachers often use in reading class and shortages and problems existing in the application of some tasks; and through a questionnaire survey of students, the essay tries to get the students’ perception of task setting in class. The aim is to help English teachers in the junior high school more accurately grasp and effectively use the task-based teaching method in English reading class, so as to improve the classroom efficiency.

Key words: TBLT; task type; English reading in junior high school

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction.1

2. Literature Review1

2.1 The Basic Components of TBLT

2.2 The Development and Research Status of TBLT

2.3 Theoretical Basis

2.3.1 Constructivism Theory

2.3.2 Language Acquisition Theory

2.4 The Categories of Tasks in Class

3.Study Design5

3.1 Study Questions 

3.2 Study Methods and Treatments

 3.21 Classroom Observation

 3.22 Questionnaire Survey 

4. Results and Analysis.5

4.1 Classroom Observation Analysis

4.2 Questionnaire Survey Analysis

4.3 Enlightenment

5. Conclusions .10

Bibliography.11

AppendixⅠ

Questionnaire for Junior High School Students

Acknowledgments14