• 영어어문교육
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.81-100
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• 2009

The current study reported on the continuing relevance of the schema theory for reading as it relates to the field of teaching and SLA, whilst highlighting the inherent limitations affecting individual learners. A relevant study was conducted for this article focusing on the extent to which university teacher trainees of English Education are exposed to second language readings with an adherence towards utilizing prior knowledge and drawing upon schemata to support their comprehension. Results from quantitative and qualitative data measured and collected from two groups of university students respectively, indicated certain advantages to this strategy use in respect of increased understanding, familiarity, and comfort level in SL reading. However, those same results identified existing limitations associated with cultural bias, stereotyping and a tendency to focus on wrong information when activating said schemata. As such, the purpose of this study is to promote awareness of the schema theory as an effective strategy option whilst reinforcing a need to pay heed to the concerns associated with strict reliance upon such theory to aid reading skills. Further discussion of these issues and pedagogical implications has been provided along with both suggested considerations regarding teaching for EFL teachers and evaluators.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.99-106
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• 2020

본 연구의 목적은 2015 개정 5-6학년군 영어교과서의 문화내용을 분석하고, 2009 개정교육과정에 따른 5-6학년군 영어교과서의 문화내용을 분석한 선행연구로부터의 제언들이 2015 개정 영어교과서에 얼마나 반영되었는지 알아보는 것이다. 또한 분석의 결과를 바탕으로 초등영어 교과서에서 바람직한 문화내용의 제시 방향을 모색하였다. 이를 위하여 2009 및 2015 교육과정에 따른 5-6학년군 영어교과서 각 10종, 총 20종의 교과서를 문화유형, 문화소재, 문화 배경에 따라 분석하였다. 분석 결과, 2015 개정 영어교과서에는 아직 문화 유형별, 소재별, 배경별 불균형이 존재하고 있으며, 2009 개정 영어교과서 분석시 제언되었던 내용들이 충분히 반영되지 않았음을 알 수 있었다. 그러므로 학습자에게 균형 잡힌 문화교육을 제공하기 위해서는 영어교과서에 제시된 문화내용이 유형, 소재, 배경 면에서 보다 다양하고 균형 있게 제시되어야 할 것이다. 또한, 향후 다양한 선행연구에서 문화교육발전을 위해 제언되는 의견들은 영어교과서에 반영되어 더 효과적인 문화교육이 이루어지도록 해야 할 것이다.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제16권11호
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• pp.5-10
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• 2018

Purpose - The recent establishment of many varieties of English language in the globe has created many models of English such as world Englishes (WEs), English as a Lingua Franca (ELF), English as a family of languages, and English as an Intercultural Language (EIcL). Among the models, the present study highlights 'English as an intercultural language (EIcL)' in relation to distribution science business English teaching to elucidate what EIcL is and why it is critical and how it can be realized in the business English classrooms. Research design, data, and methodology - This study look into the EIcL paradigm that empowers all active users to view English as universal and at the same time enables them to develop critical skills to bridge intercultural gaps or to cross borders. Results - Rather than just focusing on an acquisition of standardized English(es), EIcL serves as a major contextual factor facilitating success in getting competence among the different English languages. Conclusions - EIcL is a promising and ultimately rewarding approach to the contemporary business English teaching arena. EIcL should be achieved through policies, textbooks or living abroad, and, above all, learners/teachers' active awareness and understanding' of the EIcL mainstreams.

• 대한음성학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한음성학회 2000년도 7월 학술대회지
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• pp.105-116
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• 2000

How to teach intelligible, communicative pronunciation is a continuous question in the English education. Without good input, we can not expect good output. However, in EFL situation, it is very difficult to input the good English pronunciation, therefore, we have to find out the efficient and effective material for teaching pronunciation. One of the materials is song, because songs contain the linguistic and cultural traits of the language. The purpose of this paper is to clarify the reason why songs are good for teaching pronunciation. Koreans, who are syllable timed language users, have difficulties in English pronunciation of stress, rhythm, consonants cluster, linking or blending in connected speech. The 134 songs from wee sing are analyzed for how these traits show in songs. The result shows that we can acquire the traits easily and naturally through songs. And a lesson plan is offered as an example for teaching songs.

• 디지털콘텐츠학회 논문지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.59-65
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• 2006

학습자들은 기존의 전형적인 교재와 강의실을 통한 학습 방법보다는 e-teaming 같은 새로운 학습 방법을 선호하는 것으로 나타났다. 인터넷의 긍정적인 역할을 감안할 때, 외국어 학습에 멀티미디어 활용은 유용한 교수 방법이 될 것임에 틀림없다. 학습자가 언어 학습에서 시각적 자료의 활용을 선호한다는 점에서 멀티미디어를 이용한 E-learning은 영어 학습에 매우 중요한 교육 학습 방법이 될 수 있다. 이러한 장점은 언어 학습에서 학습자의 흥미를 유발하고 높은 학습 동기를 부여할 수 있다. 인터넷이나 웹을 통한 영어 학습의 장점은 컴퓨터의 다양한 멀티미디어 자료와 이러한 자료를 무한대로 반복재생 할 수 있어 반복 학습이 절대적인 영어 학습의 특성을 잘 적용할 수 있다. 본 연구에서 영어 학습에 필요한 네 가지 Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening을 중심으로 e-learning에서 멀티미디어를 활용하는 학습 방법에 대해 살펴보기로 한다.

• 아동학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.37-62
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• 2011

The purpose of this study was to develop an appropriate scale for evaluating early years children's English textbooks and to confirm the validity and reliability for the scale thus developed. The scale was administered to 563 Korean early childhood English teachers. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) of the 24 item scale demonstrated Cronbach' ${\alpha}$ = .94 for internal consistency of the total items. Confimatory Factor Analysis (CFA) supported a four-factor structure. Cross-Validation for the retest accepted the four-factors. Those four factors were as follows; Contents & Organization as factor 1, Illustrations & Designs as factor 2, Materials & Topics, as factor 3 and Objectives as factor 4. The author suggests that these afore mentioned factors will prove to be most useful for evaluating the children's English textbooks which are apparently published in an often quite indiscriminant manner.

• 영어어문교육
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.391-411
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• 2005

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of culture teaching and using web sites as a method of culture teaching in college English education. To achieve these purposes, a web-based culture teaching-learning model was developed and applied in English classes. Then, the effects were compared with those of a culture teaching method which were based on the traditional verbal explanation. As the tools for this study, two test sheets were used to measure language proficiency and American cultural knowledge. Focusing on the study results, the conclusions were summed up as follows: First, for enhancing the American cultural knowledge, using the web was found to be more effective than traditional verbal explanations. Second, for English language enhancement through web-based culture teaching, it is necessary to do it for each level of English proficiency or develop web sites which fit well with students' interests or levels.

• 영어어문교육
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.91-114
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• 2012

The purpose of this study is to investigate teachers' perspectives on content-based instruction (CBI) in English at a higher education in Korea. Based on the assumption that content-based instruction programs could be successful if teachers were actively involved not only in transmitting the content knowledge but also in students' development in the second or foreign language competence, the study explores teachers' treatments of language in relation to the students' language development in CBI classes. Research questions were related to five areas such as (1) the goals of CBI programs, (2) difficulties in CBI classes, (3) the use of native language, (4) teaching strategies and techniques, and (5) factors that affect the success of the CBI programs. Data gathered from 24 college instructors from a large university located in the metropolitan city of Korea. Results of the study indicated that college instructors of CBI programs had keen interest in developing students' language competence, experienced difficulties in designing course syllabus for mixed leveled group of students, rarely used Korean in class and used successful teaching strategies. Also factors needed to improve the CBI programs were recommended at the end of the study. Results of the study implied that teachers needed to be more aware of the students' learning process of English and to be more communicative with students in English in class. Further studies were needed in relation to the CBI courses for students of different age levels.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.143-149
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• 2024

The role of social networking mobile applications such as WhatsApp in enhancing second language vocabulary learning among English language learners continues to be a subject of interest for many scholars. The current study aimed at examining medical English vocabulary learning among undergraduate students using WhatsApp compared to learning vocabulary via the Blackboard platform during the Covid-19 pandemic. To this end, 108 medical students (51 males, 57 females) enrolled in a first semester English for a specific English course participated in the study. A quasi-experimental design was adopted for two groups. Fifty-three students participated in the WhatsApp group and 55 students formed the Blackboard group. A pretest-posttest design was employed to collect data. Results of t-test scores did not show a significant difference between the WhatsApp and Blackboard groups on a vocabulary test. Results of a survey that measured students' opinion of the use of WhatsApp as a platform for learning new vocabulary showed positive perceptions since participants thought that WhatsApp enhanced their learning experience.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제13권7호
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• pp.440-451
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• 2013

영어마을은 한국 고유의 영어교육 모델로서, 2004년 최초 설립이래로 지금까지 전국적으로 설립 운영되어지고 있다. 이에 영어교육관계자들은 영어를 자연스럽게 사용할 수 있다는 점에서 영어마을에 많은 관심을 보이고 있다. 하지만, 영어마을 프로그램에 대한 효과성을 입증할만한 영어마을 프로그램 개발에 관한 논문은 아직 미비하다. 본 연구는 효과적인 영어마을 프로그램으로 과업중심 프로그램을 개발하고 실행하는데 목적이 있다. 연구현장으로 'A' 영어마을이 선정되었고, Brown[17]과 Long과 Crookes[36]가 제안한 모형을 바탕으로 영어마을 프로그램을 개발하였다. 본 연구는 프로그램 개발 7단계를 제시하고, 각각의 단계에 대한 설명과 활동을 소개하였다. 마지막으로 실제 적용 사례를 바탕으로 운영시 고려해야 될 점을 논의 하였고, 본 연구가 과업중심 어린이영어교육에 시사하는 바를 제시하였다.