The Effects of Development Strategies Used by Teacher Trainers at an In-service Teacher Training Program*

Namsoon Kim 한국영어어문교육학회 2009 영어어문교육 Vol.15 No.1

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of the development strategy used by the teacher trainers at a teacher training program in a metropolitan area in Korea for six years from 2003 to 2008. The study assumed that an in-service teacher training program could be successful if teacher trainers were actively involved in the in-service training program by using a development strategy from the planning stage to the end of the program. Six hundred and ten elementary and secondary school teachers participated in the in-service teacher training program thirty hours a week, each year, over six years. Data were gathered through a questionnaire survey and personal interviews. For the first two years the in-service teacher training program were administrated with emphasis on a top-down approach with a competency or knowledge-based program. On the other hand, the programs, in the following four years, were administrated with emphasis on a bottom-up approach with a traineecentered or client-centered program by the teacher trainers. The data were assessed to establish whether there was a significant effect stemming from the level of teacher trainers’ participation that accompanied the treatment. The results indicated that the teacher trainer’s development strategy had the positive effects on the in-service teacher training program. The study implied that teacher trainers needed to be more aware of the educational process of the trainees and to get involved with the in-service teacher training program more actively.

Teachers’ Perspectives on Content-based Instruction in English at a Higher Education in Korea

Namsoon Kim 한국영어어문교육학회 2012 영어어문교육 Vol.18 No.1

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.

Study-abroad Experiences of Korean EFL Learners and Its Efficacy

( Kim Namsoon ) 한국현대언어학회 2018 언어연구 Vol.34 No.2

The purposes of this study are to investigate study-abroad experiences and its efficacy from an overseas English program for Korean EFL learners. Forty college students participated in the study-abroad program, an interaction-based language program, at a comprehensive university in the Philippines in January 2017. In order to examine the degree of changes in the students’ language skills development and their perceptions of the program, data were collected through pre- and post-tests of students’ speaking and writing skills, survey questionnaires and follow-up written interviews after the period. The SPSS 18.0 was used for data analysis. The results of the study indicated that both students’ speaking and writing skills were significantly improved, their perception of the program was viewed positively, and their confidence in using English and cross-cultural understanding was improved immensely after four weeks. Further follow-up studies are needed in order to develop the more effective study-abroad programs for Korean EFL learners in the future. (Hannam University)

Teachers' Perspectives on Content-based Instruction in English at a Higher Education in Korea

Kim, Namsoon The English Teachers Association in Korea 2012 영어어문교육 Vol.18 No.1

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.

Study Abroad Experiences for Korean EFL Student Teachers in a Large Philippine University

( Namsoon Kim ) 한국현대언어학회 2015 언어연구 Vol.31 No.2

The purpose of this study is to examine study abroad experiences of Korean college students in a newly designed study abroad program for student teachers of education in the Philippines. Eleven college students, two males and nine females, participated in the study for four weeks in 2014. Using mixed methods, data were gathered from writing samples, a survey questionnaire, written reports and semi-structured interviews. Findings suggest that while students experienced communication and adaptation problems in the beginning, overall, they adapted well to studying and practicing student teaching in the Philippines; After the program the students became highly motivated to learn and teach English, and enhanced interests and confidence in student teaching and using English. Their attitude toward learning of English and cultural aspects of others also changed positively. The results of the study indicate that on average both studying English abroad and student teaching practice have encouraging effects on the learner`s perceptions and experiences, and positive development of intercultural awareness for future teachers in Korea. (Hannam University)

학습자의 특성에 근거한 초등1-2학년 학생의 초등영어 지도원리

김남순(Namsoon Kim) 한남대학교 교육연구소 2007 교육연구 Vol.15 No.-

원어민 교사와의 협동수업이 초등학생의 정의적 태도에 미치는 영향

김남순(Namsoon Kim),유숙자(Suk-Ja Yu) 한남대학교 교육연구소 2008 교육연구 Vol.16 No.-

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of team teaching with a native English teacher on the students’ affective factors at the elementary schools in Daejeon, Korea. The study compared the experimental group of class with team teachers and a control group of class with a single Korean teacher. Data were collected after the experiment through questionnaires and written comments. The results of the study were as follows; First, students’ extrinsic motivation in the experimental group changed positively. Second, student’s self-esteem in the experimental group changed positively. It showed that students gained confidence in using English because they were exposed to the environment of using English. Third, students’ risk-taking in the experimental group changed positively. This means that the students weren’t afraid of speaking English and making errors in the class. Fourth, students’ anxiety didn’t show any significant change in both the experimental group and the controlled group. It showed that students’ fear existed when they communicated with a native English teacher. Fifth, most students expressed about team teaching positively through writing. The results of the study indicated that there was a positive influence on the students’ affective factors when students were taught by team teachers.

EFL 상황에서의 프로젝트 학습법 활용 방안

김남순(Kim Namsoon) 한국영어어문교육학회 2005 영어어문교육 Vol.11 No.1

This study provides a rationale for using project-based learning with Korean students of English in Korea; in addition, it describes the process of creating and implementing project-based learning in the classroom and gives examples of how this unique teaching and learning method has been used successfully to teach learners with different levels of English proficiency. The first two chapters of the study examine the nature of project-based learning by comparing it with related fields of study, such as language teaching syllabi and methods, cognitive psychology, constructivists' views and interaction theory. The latter part of the study deals with issues related to applying project-based learning in Korean English classes. It emphasizes the importance not only of motivating active group effort and participation, but also in creating a trusting, cooperative relationship between group members in order to have a successful accomplishment of a project. The study concludes with implications for future studies.

장애인식개선교육 강사의 교수효능감과 장애인권감수성 관련 요인 분석

김남순(Namsoon Kim),박환보(Hwanbo Park) 한국방송통신대학교 미래원격교육연구원 2021 평생학습사회 Vol.17 No.4

진료비 가감지급의 방향과 과제

김선민,김계숙,김남순,Kim, Sunmean,Kim, Kyesook,Kim, Namsoon 한국의료질향상학회 2006 한국의료질향상학회지 Vol.12 No.2