Research on the Design of Primary School English Learning Resources Based on Cognitive Model

Attention is one of the key cognitive factors that affect English learning. This paper analyzes the distribution and transfer of learners’ attention in the process of English learning by using eye movements data, and explores the design principles of English learning resources. According to different English learning characteristics, three sets of learning resources are designed. Through the analysis of eye movements data, the design principles of picture learning resources and audio-visual multi-mode learning resources are obtained. Picture learning resources should emphasize the corresponding relationship between pictures and English vocabulary, so as to help learners establish and improve the second language system. The pictures in the learning resources should help learners form the overall cognition of English, rather than establish the corresponding Chinese meaning in English. Audio-visual multi-mode learning resources have a positive effect on the improvement of learners’ English learning ability, but they need to be designed according to different English learning features. At the same time, the coordination of visual and auditory stimuli needs to be changed according to learners’ learning ability.