아동문학 텍스트 활용 초등영어 토의 수업을 위한 실행 연구

Implementing literature discussion for primary English learners using children's literature based on the framework of action research

The purpose of this study was to explore the process of implementing literature discussion using children's literature based on the framework of action research in a primary English classroom. To attain the objective, the following research questions were proposed: 1) What are the aspects of children's English speaking during literature discussion based on children's literature? 2) How can children's English learning be extended through response activities after literature discussion? To find the answers to the research questions, data were collected from diverse sources such as literature discussion and interview transcripts, teacher's field notes, and children's worksheets and feedback. Data collected were analyzed in a qualitative manner. In the study, the children were able to implement literature discussion in English through three transitional stages. The data analysis yielded the following results: The first finding is that the children had opportunities for authentic English speaking by sharing direct and indirect experiences and showed different aspects of discussion according to different literary genres such as narrative stories, dramas, and poems. The second finding is that children's English learning was extended through various response activities after literature discussion. Based on the results of this study, suggestions for future studies are provided.