An Investigation of the Application of Multimodal Teaching in Chinese Middle School EFL Reading Classes

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10.2991/978-2-494069-05-3_77How to use a DOI?

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Multimodality; Junior English; English Reading Teaching

Abstract

In the 1990s, western scholars have applied multimodal theory to the teaching and learning processes. Although numerous studies on the implementation of multimodal English teaching models in China have been conducted, the most of them have concentrated on high schools or universities, and the study on reading instruction is perplexing. However, there are some difficulties in Chinese junior high school reading classes at the moment. The monotonous classroom environment and teaching style have resulted in a lack of interest in reading, poor reading comprehension, and bad reading performance. This paper aims to address: (1) the current state of multimodal English reading instruction in China junior high schools, and (2) to discuss implementation techniques and instructional methods in the China junior high EFL reading classrooms. Using To Kill a Mockingbird as a model, we investigate multimodal teaching options for junior high English reading and look at the benefits of applying multimodal theory to teaching English reading in junior high school. It turns out that teaching with multimodal theory works well. The paper also gives an insight of how EFL teachers in China can engage students’ multisensory collaboration, stimulate their interest in learning, and ultimately improve learning outcomes through the use of multimodal materials.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Xiyan Li
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/11/19
TI  - An Investigation of the Application of Multimodal Teaching in Chinese Middle School EFL Reading Classes
BT  - Proceedings of the 2022 International Conference on Science Education and Art Appreciation (SEAA 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 625
EP  - 634
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-494069-05-3_77
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-494069-05-3_77
ID  - Li2022
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