초등 영어체험교실 운영 실태 분석을 통한 활성화 방안 모색

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to suggest the efficient establishment, operation methods and groping for improving methods of EECs(English experience centers). This research were conducted to the teachers and students of 32 elementary schools with EECs. The data analysis yielded some interesting findings. first, the actual conditions of EECs have been changed since 2006. In most EECs, the practicing space was the main part, but recently teaching-learning spaces and English libraries have been added to help the effective learning of English. Second, the programs in EECs can be assorted into 3 types such as classes by teachers, voluntary learning activities and the events. In the result, not only regular classes but also special after-school programs are highly active, but others are not. Almost schools are running the conversation class following the English curriculum and the special programs are not developed yet. Third, while teachers have positive opinions about the influence on the English abilities of students, students showed negative opinions about the influence. It means we need to develop English programs that offer students more fun, considering their interests. Fourth, the overall opinions about EECs seemed to confirm) that EECs could provide students more opportunities to use and learn English. The requirements of teachers and students indicated that the shortage of working staff, the heavy work load on the staff in charge, and the absence of special programs were first to be solved. Further research is therefore needed in this areas.