영어 몰입 교육의 문제점과 대안

The Problems and Remedial Alternatives of English Immersion Education in Korea

  This paper aims to emphasize the importance of well-preparation for English immersion education in the Korean EFL situation. For this, this paper examines what is to be prepared for the effective implementation of the education program in terms of learners, teachers, textbooks, and educational circumstances. In addition, this paper identifies the problematic factors of nation"s English education. such as the poor English language ability of learners and teachers, the inappropriateness of the textbooks and curriculum for English education, and the unflexibility of nation"s education system to accommodate the English immersion program. This paper also suggests several remedial alternatives to immersion education which include the increase of English classtime, the application of TEE (teaching English in English), the cultivation and training of competent English teachers with communicative abilities, and the utilization of English library.