내용중심 초등영어 통합교육 준비를 위한 교사교육과정 개발에 대한 연구

A study of developing primary English teacher training program for the preparation of content-based integrated English teaching

  This study aims at developing and suggesting a guiding model for teacher training programs in which elementary teachers meet the current demand for teaching English by integrating it with other school subjects. In order to guide the direction of developing primary English teacher training programs, the researchers reviewed relevant literature and then set up a new program for professional development. The program implemented for the study was a three-week intensive course for elementary teachers who wanted to develop both English and English teaching skills in a school environment. The data came from two surveys, an observation journal, and in-depth interviews with teachers. The data analysis revealed 1) that teachers who participated in the program developed communicative language skills; 2) that there was a close relationship between the teachers language ability and the recognition of the need for integrating content-based English instruction in elementary schools; and 3) that teachers in training changed their perspectives on and enhance their knowledge of content-based integrated English instruction. Finally, the study suggests guidelines for a new teacher training program which can be implemented in EFL teacher training curricula.