思维导图在词汇教学

Contents

Contents 0

Abstract (1)

Acknowledgements (3)

1. Introduction (4)

2. The concept of mind mapping (4)

2.1 The definition of mind mapping (4)

2.2 The features of mind mapping (5)

3. The application of mind mapping in English teaching (5)

3.1 To use mind mapping to learn new words (5)

3.2 To use mind mapping to distinguish synonym and homoionym (6)

3.3 To use mind mapping to learn affixes and roots (6)

4. The functions of mind mapping in English words teaching (6)

4.1 Motivate students’ learning interest (7)

4.2 Improve the ability of memorizing words (7)

4.3 Develop the habit of self-thinking (8)

5. Design the English words mind mapping (8)

5.1 Consider the factors of designing (8)

5.2 The idea about designing (10)

5.3 The elements of the English words mapping (10)

6. Some questions should be cared about the application of mind mapping (12)

7. Conclusion (12)

Bibliography (14)

Abstract

The word is not only the most basic element, but also the key to learning English well in English learning. However, it is very difficult for students to remember many complicated words. This is the main obstacle in the process of learning English. Mind mapping uses its characteristics to help students learn and memorize words. It makes those forgettable and complicated words more intuitive and systematic. It can cultivate students’interest in learning English words and developing their ability in study. Mind mapping has become the thinking quality of developing and cultivating students. It is a vital measure for students to arouse and order their creative thinking. This thesis studies mainly the functions of the mind mapping in the English word teaching. When we design the English words mind mapping, some elements should be considered. It will be good for people to learn about how to use the mind mapping effectively.

Key words:mind mapping；word memorizing；English words mind mapping

摘要

在英语学习中，单词是最基本的元素，也是学好英语的关键。然而，对于学生来说记住许多复杂的单词是很困难的。这往往成为学好英语过程中的主要障碍。思维导图用其独特的特点帮助学生进行单词的学习和记忆，使易忘、繁杂的单词更直观化、系统化，从而培养学生对英语单词的兴趣，提高英语的学习能力。思维导图已成为发展和培养学生的思维品质，激发、引导学生的创造性思维的重要工具。本文主要研究的是思维导图在单词教学中的作用以及设计英语单词思维导图时的关键要素，有助于人们了解如何有效地使用思维导图。

关键词：思维导图；单词记忆；英语单词导图

Acknowledgements

I want to express my appreciation to many who have supported my efforts in writing this paper during the past few months.

I am greatly indebted to Prof. 。。。, for his continuous support and invaluable suggestions throughout the period I worked on my thesis as well as for his generosity in spending his invaluable time reading, polishing and commenting on my paper, which is necessary to its completion.

Hearty thanks should also be given to Professor 。。, Professor 。。, Professor Liping, Professor Zhufeng, and other teachers in our school, from whose courses and lectures I have benefited a lot.

Special thanks should be extended to my parents for their everlasting love, support and encouragement. I am very proud of them.

What is more, I would like to show my sincere gratitude to those external examiners who spend their precious time reading my thesis and making valuable criticisms and suggestions.