An Investigation On The English Class Lead-in In Secondary Vocational School

The training of business English professionals in secondary vocational schools today plays a role in alleviating the contradiction between supply and demand in certain markets.Today’s competitive job market requires secondary school talents to have not only practical skills but also a considerable knowledge base.English classes are integral to the curriculum of business English majors,and mastery of English classes is also a priority for business English majors in secondary vocational schools,so it is vital to help students effectively grasp what they have learned in the classroom.The lead-in is an important part of classroom teaching and a basic step for teachers to organize their teaching.Although it takes up less time and accounts for a smaller proportion of the whole teaching session,its effect should not be underestimated.A successful lead-in can attract students’ attention,stimulate their interest in learning,put them into a better context during the learning process and make them have a good learning experience.Teachers can use lead-in to improve the quality of teaching and learning and to successfully complete their tasks.This study focuses on the following questions: First,what is the current situation of lead-in to the business English classroom in secondary vocational school? Second,what are the factors affecting the current situation?The author uses constructivist learning theory and language input learning theory as the basis for selecting teachers and students in two secondary vocational schools in Anhui Province as the subjects of the study.Specific findings are as follows: First,the teaching effect of the classroom is poor,mainly in terms of students’ inactive participation in the interactive process and low satisfaction;the function of lead-in is not presented enough.Second,the factors affecting this situation are analyzed in terms of both teacher and students.The teacher’s control of duration,choice of approach,sense of self-improvement,accurate analysis of the learning situation;students’ enthusiasm for participation and attitude are all factors that have an impact on the status quo of lead-in.The following recommendations are made to improve the effect of lead-in: Firstly,improve lead-in skills.Teachers should focus on control of duration and variety of approaches.Secondly,respect student subjectivity.Stimulate students’ participation and give them a platform for performance.Thirdly,establish a lifelong learning mindset.Teachers can realize the combination of theory and practice,constantly reflect and summarize,then accumulate experience.Fourthly,accurately analyse the learning situation and teach according to students’ abilities.