Abstract: This paper is aimed at the importance and necessity of using the heuristic method in primary school English teaching. Based on the literature review on heuristic teaching, the paper first analyses the problems with the commonly-used traditional pedagogy in primary school English teaching, and then discusses the ways of applying the heuristic methods in classroom teaching. It is pointed out that the most important thing for teaching primary school students as beginners of English is to stimulate and maintain their interest and enthusiasm for English learning, and the key issue is the adoption of the heuristic method in the process of teaching. It is concluded that with the proper use of heuristic teaching, students will be encouraged and inspired to interact with each other and with the teacher and in this way, students' autonomous ability can be gradually improved and their thirst for knowledge will also be strengthened accordingly. 

Key words: heuristic method; teaching method; primary school English teaching

摘要：本文旨在小学英语教学中使用启发式方法的重要性和必要性。基于启发式教学的文献综述，论文首先分析了在小学英语教学中常用的传统教育学的问题，，并论述了在课堂教学中运用启发式教学的途径。文中指出对于作为英语初学者的小学生的教学方法，最重要的是激发和维持他们学习英语的兴趣和热情，同时关键的问题是采用启发式的教学过程。由此可以推断出正确使用启发式教学，学生会在教师和彼此的交流中得到鼓励和启发。通过这种方式，学生的自主能力会逐渐改善，并且他们对知识的渴望也会相应地加固。

关键词：启发式教学；教育方法；小学英语教学