Unit 3 The National English Curriculum 国家英语课程标准

1、Unit 3 The National English Curriculum国家英语课程标准国家英语课程标准 Objectives:vto know about the background of the design of the National English Curriculum.vTo be clear about the designing principles for the National English Curriculum.v to know about the goals and objectives of English language teaching.vTo b

2、e aware of the challenges English teachers may face under the New National English Curriculum. 3.1 A brief history of foreign language teaching in ChinaRead through the sub-titles in this part and then get a general idea about the topic. vA phase of restoration (1978-1985)v A phase of rapid developm

3、ent (1986-1992)vA phase of reform (1993-2000)vA phase of innovation from 2000A phase of restoration (1978-1985)vThe first national syllabus was issued by the Ministry of Education in 1978.vThe general aims: to learn the basic phonetics, grammar, words; to develop preliminary language skills: listeni

4、ng, speaking, reading and translation.vThe establishment of the National Foreign language Teaching and Research Association(中国教育学会外语教学专业委员会), vTwo journals: Foreign Language Teaching in Schools中小学外语教学，English Teaching and Research at Primary and Secondary Schools 中小学英语教学与研究A phase of rapid developme

5、nt (1986-1992)vA third English syllabus was issued in 1986.vThe 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)vA new syllabus was issued

6、 in 1993.vThe 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.vThe reform of teaching methods: audio-lingual method and grammar- translation method communicative approac

7、h.vA promising results: investigation led by Zhang Zhengdong, et al. in 1999.A phase of innovation from 2000vThe New National English Curriculum was issued in 2001.vThe problems in previous teaching: 1) overemphasis on knowledge while ignoring language ability. 2) a lack of connection between differ

8、ent stages of schooling. 3) little allowance for individual learner differences. 4) no formative assessment.vThe main task of English curriculum：refer to P443.2 Designing principles for the National English Curriculum1) Aim for educating all students, and emphasize quality-oriented education.2) Prom

9、ote learner-centeredness, 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, an

10、d give special attention to the development of competence.6) Optimize learning resources, and maximize opportunities for learning and using the language. (PP310-311)3.3Goals and objectives of English language teaching The new curriculum is designed to promote students overall language ability, which

11、 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

12、 expanded to developing learners positive attitude, motivation, confidence as well as strategies for life-long learning along with cross-cultural knowledge, awareness and capabilities.综综合合语语言言运运用用能能力力国际视野祖国意识合作精神自信意志动机兴趣文化知识文化理解跨文化交际意识和能力文化意识文化意识学习策略资源策略交际策略调控策略认识策略听 说 读 写语言技能话题功能词汇语法语音语言知识3.4 Desig

13、n of the National English CurriculumvNine competence-based levelsLevel 9Level 8 Level 7Level 6Level 5Level 4Level 3Level 2Level 1For senior high school leaversFor 9th gradersFor 6th gradersLevel 5Level 4Level 3Level 2Level 1Basic requirements for 6th gradersBasic requirements for 9th gradersCompulso

14、ry EducationSenior 2 & 3 / Senior 1*Specialized skills courses*ESP courses*Cultural & literary studies course etc.Elective Track 2Level 7Level 6English 1-5(10 credits )Required CoursesBasic requirements for senior high school leaversRequired CourseLevel 9Level 8English 6-7(12 credits)Electiv

15、e Track 13.5 Performance standards for different level of competencev二级对英语学习有持续的兴趣和爱好。能用简单的英语互致问候、交换有关个人、家庭和朋友的简单信息。能根据所学内容表演小对话或歌谣。能在图片的帮助下听懂、读懂并讲述简单的故事。能根据图片或提示写简单的句子。在学习中乐于参与、积极合作、主动请教。乐于了解异国文化、习俗。vReference:v国家课程标准专辑 -英语课程标准v :/ /ncs/eng/eng02.htm#一 有较明确的英语学习动机和积极主动的学习态度。能听懂教师有关熟悉话题的陈述并

16、参与讨论。能就日常生活的各种话题与他人交换信息并陈述自己的意见。能读懂供79年级学习阅读的简单读物和报刊、杂志，克服生词障碍，理解大意。能根据阅读目的运用适当的阅读策略。能根据提示起草和修改小作文。能与他人合作，解决问题并报告结果，共同完成学习任务。能对自己的学习进行评价，总结学习方法。能利用多种教育资源进行学习。进一步增强以文化差异的理解与认识。五级七级v有明确和持续的学习动机及自主学习意识。能就较广泛的话题交流信息，提出问题并陈述自己的意见和建议。能读懂供高中学习阅读的英言语原著改写本及英语报刊。具有初步的实用写作能力，如通知、邀请活动。有主动利用多种教育资源进行学习。具有较强的自我调控能

17、力，初步形成适合自己的学习策略。理解交际中的文化差异，初步形成跨文化交际意识。3.6 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 t

18、raditional 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