과제중심의 초등영어 수업 효과 분석 = An analysis of the effects of tasked-based English classes in elementary schools

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This paper aims to examine the effects of task-based learning activities on children`s creative English communicative abilities. For this study, first, some literatures on task-based approach were reviewed as a theoretical background. Next, a teaching model and lesson plans were designed based on task-based learning activities for an experimental class. Then, they were implemented to fifty-nine sixth graders of an elementary school in Kwangju city. The children were taught through task-based learning activities for 12 weeks. Finally, the results of an experiment were statistically analyzed by comparing the scores of a pre-test and those of a post-test. The children were evaluated in two categories such as English proficiency and an affective attitude in English learning. To measure the children`s English proficiency, their listening, speaking, and writing skills were tested through performance assessment and written examinations. As tools for the performance assessment, in this study, the children`s self-evaluations, the teacher`s observations and oral interviews were used. The children`s interest and attitude were evaluated through questionnaires.