Question1: How do you think Ms Zhao should organize the content of her lecture?

Answer:

Ms Zhao can organize her lecture as follows: 1) the definition of learning-strategy; 2) different kinds of learning-strategy; 3) the way to acquire suitable learning strategy.

Question2: How should she classify English learning strategies?

Answer:

She can classify English learning strategies into cognitive strategy, meta-cognitive strategy, affective-strategy and social strategy. Cognitive strategy is the system of methods we employ when we perceive, process, comprehend, memorize and retrieve information; metacognitive strategy is regarded as a system of methods by which learners monitor and control their own cognition; affective strategy is regarded as a system of methods by which learners control and regulate their motivation, emotion and attitude; social strategy is regarded as a system of methods by which learners use English to coordinate the relationships between themselves and others in social interactions and so that communication can be smoother.

Question3: Is Ms Zhou’s teaching approach appropriate for her students?

Answer:

Obviously, Ms Zhou’s teaching approach is not suitable for her students and is more appropriate for postgraduates majoring in second language acquisition or English teachers. That’s because learning strategies are too theoretical and hollow for students to understand.

Question4: How can she improve?

Answer:

There is no need for her to specially introduce the learning strategies to students. She can try to mix the strategies with her teaching. For example, while she is teaching oral English, she can mention several strategies of improving spoken English. More importantly, she should remind students that different people should choose what’s best for himself or herself.