조기영어교육이 초등영어교육에 미치는 효과-3학년을 중심으로-

The main purpose of the study was to investigate some of the lasting effects of early English education on third-grade primary Emglish education through a questionnarire-based survey conducted with the same students at the beginning and the end of the spring semester of 2002. The results have shown that early English education has become increasingly prevalent throughout the nation and it has had mostly positive effects on primary English education. Students with early English education have shown more positive responses to primary English education than those with no or little early English education. the more and earlier children received English education, the more confidence, understanding of the lesson, positive attitude, and high expectations they have shown in and toward elementary school English. There was also a close relationshop between a high degree of interest in early English education and that in promary English education. The results of the survey also indicated some effects of parents' educational background and involvement on children's learning of English. Finally, the study suggested ways to sustain continuity between early and primary English education and to satisfy third graders wuth prior English learning experience within the curriculum.