Dragon Kindergarten English Book 3 (with 1 cassette)

Author: Fan Wenfang
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: This book is based on the functionalist theory of children's language acquisition by Halliday, one of the most influential linguists in the world today—a British functionalist linguist. It also incorporates the strengths of other language teaching theories (including theories of first and second language teaching) and research findings in the field of child psycholinguistics, aiming to explore methods suitable for Chinese children learning a foreign language. The book adopts the advantages of communicative teaching, placing the language being taught in relevant contexts rather than teaching words or sentence patterns in isolation. This allows children to learn English in real-life language environments or simulated situations, enabling them to recognize words through pictures and use English in real life. The book draws inspiration from the "Total Physical Response" (TPR) method developed by the renowned American psychologist James Asher, selecting operational language that makes it easy for children to respond with actions. This approach not only helps children understand the language they are learning well but also aligns with their active nature. However, research in child psycholinguistics has shown that children are not passive recipients of language but active thinkers who want to express their thoughts. Children aged 3 and above (or even earlier) are not only active but also love to talk. Speaking is one of the most important activities for children with the ability to communicate. not only promotes the development of children's thinking and cognitive abilities but also accelerates the rapid development of their language itself. Therefore, this book advocates both action responses and language use in children, allowing them to learn English through hands-on, verbal, and mental activities.