Unit 3 The National English Curriculum -- 英語專...

Unit 3 The National English Curriculum關注次數：54 更新時間：2010-6-6 0:01:30 來源：本站原創 Unit 3 The National English CurriculumObjectives: By the end of this unit, Ss will: 1. Get to know about the background of the design of the National English Curriculum.2. Get to know the designing principles for the National English Curriculum.3. Get to know about the goals and objectives of English language teaching.4. Be aware of the challenges English teachers may face under the New National English Curriculum.Important points1. the goals and objectives of English language teaching2. the challenges English teachers may face under the New National English Curriculum.Difficult pointsthe goals and objectives of English language teaching.Teaching methodsReflective Cooperative Autonomous-learning Model, Lecture, Discussion Teaching ProceduresStep 1 Lead-in 1. Ss do the reading report.2.Ss discuss the goals and objectives of English language teaching. 3. Ss discuss the challenges English teachers may face under the New National English Curriculum.Step 2 Presentation1. A brief history of foreign language teaching in China Ask the students to read through the sub-titles in this part and then get a general idea about the topic. ?A phase of restoration (1978-1985)*The first national syllabus was issued by the Ministry of Education in 1978.*The general aims: to learn the basic phonetics, grammar, words; to develop preliminary language skills: listening, speaking, reading and translation.*The establishment of the National Foreign language Teaching and Research Association(中國教育學會外語教學專業委員會), *Two journals: Foreign Language Teaching in Schools《中小學外語教學》，English Teaching and Research at Primary and Secondary Schools 《中小學英語教學與研究》? A phase of rapid development (1986-1992)*A third English syllabus was issued in 1986.*The aims: to develop students knowledge about language, cognitive ability, positive attitude, personality; to develop students』 basic ability in using English in spoken and written form.?A phase of reform (1993-2000)* A new syllabus was issued in 1993.*The aims: to consolidate and develop students knowledge and basic language skills; to develop the ability to use English in both speaking and writing for the purpose of communication.*The reform of teaching methods: audio-lingual method and grammar-translation method; communicative approach.*A promising results: investigation led by Zhang Zhengdong, et al. in 1999.?A phase of innovation from 2000*The New National English Curriculum was issued in 2001.*The problems in previous teaching: 1) overemphasis on knowledge while ignoring language ability. 2) a lack of connection between different stages of schooling. 3) little allowance for individual learner differences. 4) no formative assessment.*The main task of English curriculum：refer to P442. Designing principles for the National English Curriculum1) Aim for educating all students, and emphasise quality-oriented education.2) Promote learner-centredness, and respect individual differences.3) Develop competence-based objectives, and allow flexibility and adaptability.4) Pay close attention to the learning process, and advocate experiential learning and participation.5) Attach particular importance to formative assessment, and give special attention to the development of competence.6) Optimize learning resources, and maximize opportunities for learning and using the language. (PP310-311)3. Goals and objectives of English language teachingThe new curriculum is designed to promote students』 overall language ability, which is composed of five interrelated components, namely, language skills, language knowledge, affects, learning strategies and cultural understanding. Each component is further divided into a few sub-categories. Language teaching is no longer aimed only for developing language skills and knowledge, but expanded to developing learners』 positive attitude, motivation, confidence as well as strategies for life-long learning along with cross-cultural knowledge, awareness and capabilities.4. Design of the National English Curriculum?Nine competence-based levels九級設計5. Performance standards for different level of competence?二級對英語學習有持續的興趣和愛好。能用簡單的英語互致問候、交換有關個人、家庭和朋友的簡單信息。能根據所學內容表演小對話或歌謠。能在圖片的幫助下聽懂、讀懂並講述簡單的故事。能根據圖片或提示寫簡單的句子。在學習中樂於參與、積極合作、主動請教。樂於了解異國文化、習俗。Reference: 國家課程標準專輯 ---英語課程標準 http://www.being.org.cn/ncs/eng/eng02.htm#一6. Challenges facing English language teachers1) English language teachers are expected to change their views about language which is not a system of linguistic knowledge but a means for communication.2) English language teachers are expected to change their traditional role of a knowledge transmitter to a multi-role educator.3) English language teachers are expected to use more task-based activities and put the students at the center of learning.4) English language teachers are expected to use more formative assessment in addition to using tests.5) English language teachers are expected to use modern technology in teaching, creating more effective resources for learning and for using the language.Reference: 1.http://www.gxlztc.net/GZJSFZW/ShowArticle.asp?ArticleID=775&ArticlePage=1《英語課程標準》與教師素質培養 2.國家高中英語課程標準理念宣講（國家課程標準《英語課程標準》研製組核心組成員，北京教科院基教研究中心 孟雁君）http://ahjks.cersp.com/xkjy/UploadFiles_5437/200708/20070829163414266.pptStep 3 Summary1.The designing principles for the National English Curriculum.2. The goals and objectives of English language teaching.3. The challenges English teachers may face under the New National English Curriculum.Homework1. After class, please surf the Internet and try to find as much information as possible about the National English Curriculum 2. Answer the following questions:1) What are the designing principles for the National English Curriculum 2001?2) What are the goals and objectives of English language teaching? 3) What are the challenges facing English language teachers? 內容出處：英語專業教師發展網(http://210.36.80.25/jpkc/web/english/Pructical/Pructical.aspx?PageID=39)
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