EBS 영어교육방송을 활용한 리터러시 중심 수업이 초등학생의 영어 리터러시 능력에 미치는 영향

A study on the effects of using EBS English programs in English classes on elementary students’ English literacy abilities

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of balanced literacy approach by using EBSe programs on elementary students’ literacy abilities. Eight hundred seventy-nine students from 3rd to 6th grade elementary students, and teachers in Busan participated in this study. Half of the participants from each grade were assigned to the treatment group, and the remaining participants were assigned to the control group. The treatment group of 3rd to 6th grade students received 17 sessions of literacy-based instruction by using different EBSe programs for one semester. Graphic organizers and book-making were the key learning materials in the instruction. All participants took pretests and posttests using the same instruments:English literacy tests (vocabulary knowledge, reading comprehension, and writing). The results of this study are as follows: First, using EBS English programs in English classes had a positive influence on the 3 grade students’ English literacy abilities with a statistically significant improvement in vocabulary and reading comprehension test scores. Second, teaching English by using EBS English programs had a positive influence on the students’ English writing ability with a great improvement in their scores. Third, elementary teachers were satisfied with using EBSe programs in their students’ English learning to improve their literacy skills. The results of this study indicate that teaching literacy through the use of EBS English programs should be widely applied and introduced in the English classroom by developing teaching and learning materials, models of instruction, and new manuals which students, teachers, and parents can easily use EBS programs.