초등학교에서 영어 아동문학의 활용 현황 및 교사 연수 개발 방안

This study investigated the current situation of using children s literature in primary schools in teaching English and then suggested directions to develop teacher training programs. The data were collected from 101 primary school teachers through on-line survey questions. Based on the data analysis, the study yielded the following results. First, the participating teachers perceived children s literature as a source in teaching English language rather than literary work, and most teachers considered children s literature in primary English instruction is helpful for students, but not many teachers actually used them in their classes. Second, the study provided directions for developing effective teacher training program using children’s literature by reflecting issues raised by the teachers. Choosing proper literary texts for their students language level and preparing materials using the texts were most difficult issues to the teachers. Based on the results, implications were provided.