An Exploration of the Strategies for Students' Silence in Junior High School English Classes

Yanjun Pei

doi:10.54691/pm02gz51

Authors

Yanjun Pei

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/pm02gz51

Keywords:

Junior high school English classes, Students' silence, Cause analysis, Strategy exploration.

Abstract

In the context of the ongoing globalization, English, as a crucial tool for international communication, plays a significant role in various fields such as economy and culture. However, in current junior high school English teaching in China, the phenomenon of classroom silence is widespread. This not only hinders the improvement of students' English communication skills but also runs counter to the goals of modern Chinese education. This paper analyzes the causes of classroom silence in English classes and attempts to propose improvement methods and countermeasures, aiming to contribute to the enhancement of the teaching efficiency of English classes.

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