The Integrated Approach of English Language Education Through a TOEIC Class

Abstract

Park, Seung-won. “The Integrated Approach of English Language Education Through a TOEIC Class.” Studies on English Language and Literature. 32.3(2006): 245-259. The purpose of this paper is to collect student response data that will allow for a reconsideration the whole language education approach in English learning and to apply it to the organization of an English class lesson. Based on the whole language education approach, English language learning is most effective when English is taught through whole language activities. Actual classroom activities are developed for whole language education in English learning and teaching through the listening lessons of a TOEIC class. This research emphasizes the need for the teacher to help the learner with practical activities and to implement each lesson in all its aspects within whole language education. In order to assess the effectiveness of the classroom lesson, this study examines questionnaire response data from students enrolled in both Communicative English and Media English classes at the end of the first semester, 2006. The results show overall satisfaction from the respondents, but also indicate some dissatisfaction that shows areas for future improvement. (Hannam University)