Acknowledgements I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all those who give me invaluable assistance in preparation and development of this thesis.

First and foremost, I’d like to extend my gratitude to my respectful supervisor, for her instructive guidance and constant encouragement during my thesis writing. Without her help, I would not accomplish this study.44106

Second, I am grateful to all the teachers and students in Bao chu pagoda Middle School , especially junior two, class 9. They offered me great help during my research. Without them, I would not gain these valuable data.

Finally, my thanks would go to all the professors and classmates who gave me suggestions to perfect my thesis.

 An Analytical Research on the Application of Mind Mapping in English Vocabulary Teaching in Junior High School 

Abstract

Vocabulary is the cornerstone of language. English Vocabulary learning is the primary and essential part of English learning. How to learn vocabulary effectively is a big challenge which always confounds many English learners. Mind mapping, which proposed by Tony Buzan in 1970s, has been highly advocated in educational fields in recent years. As a kind of visual thinking and learning tool, mind maps can efficiently enhance learner’s ability of understanding and memorizing. Thereby English learners can get a better and deeper memory in the process of mind mapping. Based on the understanding of the concept and characteristics of mind mapping, this paper attempts to construct the theoretical basis of mind-mapping-assisted vocabulary teaching, and discusses the application of the mind mapping in English vocabulary teaching in junior high school. What’s more, this paper mainly focuses on the practical use of mind mapping, recording practical situation through class teaching observation. Then, by analyzing the teaching clip and the feedback of the students and the teacher, the paper concludes and approves the feasibility and effectiveness of the application of mind map in English vocabulary teaching in junior high school.

Keywords: Mind mapping，vocabulary teaching，teaching case

思维导图运用于初中英语词汇教学的分析性研究

摘要词汇是语言的基石，英语词汇是英语学习的基础。如何有效记忆词汇一直以来困扰着诸多英语学习者`吹冰*文+论]文|网\www.chuibin.com。东尼博赞在20世纪60年代提出的思维导图作为一种可视化的思维和学习工具，可以有效地帮助学习者理解和记忆信息，从而促进英语学习者对英语单词的有效记忆。该文在对思维导图的概念及特征理解的基础上试图构建思维导图支持下的单词教学的理论基础，探讨思维导图来辅助英语词汇教学的运用。本文重点关注思维导图运用于词汇教学的实际应用，通过课堂观察, 记录思维导图辅助英语词汇教学的运用情况.通过对教学片断的分析以及学生、教师的反馈论文网, 证明思维导图支持下的单词教学在初中英语词汇教学中的可行性和有效性.。

毕业论文关键词：思维导图；单词教学；教学案例 

Contents

1. Introduction 1

1.1 Researche Background and Purpose 1

2.Literature Review 2

2.1 Overview of Mind Mapping 2

2.1.1 Definition of Mind Mapping 2

2.1.2 Characteristics of Mind Mapping 2

2.1.3 The Making of the Mind Map 3

2.2 Theoretical Framework 3

2.2.1 Theory of Brain Science 3

2.2.2 Theory of Knowledge Visualization