Applying a Computer-assisted Concept-mapping Approach to the Improvement of English Reading Comprehension

摘要

The current English reading teaching in Chinese senior high schools mainly employs traditional methods, which lead to students’ negative attitudes towards English reading. In order to solve these learning problems, we applied computer-assisted concept-mapping approach and conducted experimental research in 2017 in a senior high school, China. One hundred and twelve first-year students participated in the project. The research results demonstrate that the computer-assisted concept-mapping approach enhances the students’ attitudes toward English reading and their reading comprehension level.