화제중심의 초등영어지도가 아동의 영어 능력 및 태도에 미치는 영향

• 영문명: The effects of theme-based instruction on Korean elementary school students; English proficiency and attitudes
• 발행기관: 한국초등영어교육학회
• 저자명: 임남희(Lim, Nam-Hee)
• 간행물 정보: 『초등영어교육』제14권 3호, 49~66쪽, 전체 18쪽
• 주제분류: 사회과학 > 교육학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2008.12.31

영문 초록

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of theme-based English instruction on 3rd graders in elementary school. This approach will enable the learners to receive proper and abundant language input for their cognitive level through many themes from different fields. The study procedure was as follows: A group of 3rd graders in elementary school was selected as the subject of this study. They had a pre and post-study: listening speaking test, questionnaire and process evaluation: self and teacher's observation evaluation during 8 weeks. The analysis of the qualitative and quantitative data shows these results: One is that theme-based instruction had some positive effects on students' learning of English. The other is that theme-based teaching succeeded in enhancing the students' interest, boosting their self-confidence and motivating them to participate in English class. Based on the results, here are the following recommendations: First, the study of theme-based teaching needs further research on how to present more various topics extracted from other subjects' and teaching-learning activities for specific situations. Second, teachers should develop their English proficiency for their English proficiency for their professional development. Third, education authorities and researchers should develop a theme-based lesson model, and a systematic syllabus.

키워드

화제중심(theme-based) 주제(topic)