중학생 듣기·말하기 학습을 위한 영어자율학습센터의 설계 및 적용

초록

The purpose of this study is to suggest a self-access language learning center (SALLC) that is designed as an extra-curricular program for middle school students to enhance their listening and speaking ability and also their language learning autonomy. The researchers designed a five-stage SALLC curriculum, implemented it into an one-month summer course in a middle school and analyzed its effectiveness in terms of students’ participation, autonomy training, and listening and speaking skill development. From the analysis of data from various resources, such as pre- and post-surveys, self-directed language learning readiness tests, and students’ worksheets, Most of the participants showed positive signs, for example, high attendance rate, significant increase of self-directed language learning readiness, and self-perceived improvement of their listening and speaking ability. In conclusion, the idea of SALLC can effectively fit in the Korean middle school context, which can be one alternative to solve the widely noted problems, lack of speaking practice and teacher-centered learning, in English education in Korea.

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