초등영어 전담교사들의 자료 활용 실태와 인식 분석

The purpose of this study is to analyze English teachers’ use of teaching materials and their perceptions of teaching materials in primary teaching. Four English teachers participated in the study and each of their classes was videotaped for analysis. They were interviewed after their lessons to investigate their perceptions in terms of preferences, preparations, and evaluations on teaching materials. The results revealed that the teachers were likely to prefer certain materials during different stages of the lesson. For example, the teachers preferred to use teacher-created PPT materials with images and video clips when they introduced and consolidated the lesson. In contrast, CD-ROM titles were used more frequently when they involved the students in language practice, while game boards were more preferred in the production stage. Although the teachers found it difficult to prepare extra resources when they replaced activities to suit the students’ interests and proficiency levels, they perceived it as important. There was also a tendency to use relatively more materials in teaching speaking skills and upper grades. Finally, when compared to teachers with less experience, experienced teachers were observed to improve the effectiveness of the materials by recycling and complimenting them. Based on the results of the study, some suggestions for use of teaching materials and further study are made.