The Influence of Situational Teaching on English Learning Experience and Outcomes of Primary and Middle School Students

Abstract

As a non-English-speaking country, China's exam-oriented education focuses too much on writing and reading, while ignoring English as a practical subject. Some studies find that the situational teaching mode is conducive to improving this phenomenon. The more opportunities students have to practice, the more proficient they will be in learning English. This article uses the method of literature review to summarize the research literature on situational teaching in English classes in China. Generally speaking, the application of situational teaching in the English classroom of primary and secondary schools in China is still very rich and extensive, but there are still some defects. According to the existing literature, it can be seen that elementary school is the stage of English enlightenment, and the use of situational teaching can establish long-term interest in learning English for children. Due to the high academic pressure of middle and high school students, the implementation of situational teaching can provide students with opportunities for practical application in English learning. The English foundation of secondary vocational students is weak, and situational teaching is carried out around majors, which can improve students' interest in learning. In addition, the researches find that the fun, flexibility, and practicality of situational teaching can improve students' learning experience and stimulate students' interest in learning. For the shortcomings of domestic English education, situational teaching can improve students' oral English ability, listening comprehension ability, and autonomy in learning English.