영어과 수준별 이동수업의 운영 실태 및 학습자의 반응에 관한 연구

Abstract

The purposes of this study are to research actual condition of operations and students’ responses in level-based English classes. In order to accomplish these purposes, four middle schools which are located in Busan were selected, and questionnaire surveys were distributed. The questionnaire was developed after reviewing previous studies on differentiated curricula and level-based English class system. Data were collected from 22 teachers who work in the four schools and 859 students who are in the second grade of the schools, and statistical analysis were conducted using SPSS(Statistical package for Social Science) 12.0 program for one-way ANOVA(Analysis of Variance) to compare operations and students’ responses of each schools. The results of the study are as follows: First, there were no remarkable differences in actual condition of operations among the four schools, but rather they were similar. Second, students in group A and B thought of level-based English class system positively in general, whereas those in group C and D thought of it negatively, and they weren’t satisfied with their classes. Third, students in all groups wanted not only an expository class that has been used mainly but a student-centered class that various activities are used in. While all groups had positive results by getting high scores on understanding and participation of the classes, students in group A and B had higher scores than those in group C and D on concentration, interest and atmosphere of the classes. Fourth, on affective responses like expectation for the classes and improvement of grade, all groups recognized the classes negatively. Based on these results, some suggestions are made as follows: First, it is necessary for the classes to divide into various class levels. To subdivide class levels, schools need to construct efficient curricula and time tables, and above all, many competent teachers should be supplemented. Secondly, various criteria should be used when organizing the classes. If teachers’ judgements or students’ aptitudes and opinions are considered as important data it will be more efficient class organization. Thirdly, teaching method should be changed into what students want. The surveys showed that many students wanted the classes that they can participate in and study actively. They also wanted various activities such as small group activities and conversation class with native speakers to be used in their classes. Fourth, development of various teaching materials which are suitable for each class levels should be made and used. Fifth, level-based English classes should be connected with the evaluation of students. Sixth, teachers and schools need to try to solve problems and complaints which can occur in level-based classes, and to instruct students to recognize necessity of level-based English class system. Finally, supports from the government and training programs should be expanded to foster teachers who are specialized in level-based English classes.