2009 개정 교육과정에 따른 초 · 중학교 영어교육과정의 적용 방안 탐색

Application for English curriculums of elementary and middle schools according to the 2009 revised curriculum

The aim of this study is to research the application for English curriculum in elementary and middle schools in accordance with the 2009 revised curriculum, placing emphasis on an exploration of the direction of the application after its change of contents. To achieve the goal of the study, interviews with 7 experienced English teachers and professors and questionnaire survey for 304 English teachers nationwide were carried out. As a result the present study suggests the methods of implementations concerning the following four issues of the 2009 revised English curriculum: 'the introduction of the integrated grade school system instead of the current one', 'the teaching according to the flexibility of common curriculum period', 'the differentiated learning', and 'the improvement of English speaking and writing ability,' The following strategic supports were designated for the effective implementations of the 2009 revised English curriculum. 1) the establishment of websites where teachers can obtain some useful information for understanding and teaching 2009 revised English curriculum, 2) the establishment of cyber space in each class where students can practice English speaking and writing by interacting with their teachers as well as their friends, 3) English textbook development appropriate to apply to the integrated grade school systems of 2009 revised English curriculum. For the successful field application of the 2009 revised English curriculum, the suggestions need to be practiced with administrative, financial and professional support at regional and national level as well as at school level.