高中英语课程标准_新课标_英文版

1、New Course Syllable for EnglishPart 1: IntroductionWith the advent of the information age and the global economy, English has become increasingly important. English is the dominant carrier of information and the most widely spoken language in the world. Many countries have made English a cornerstone

2、 of quality education when developing strategies for basic education.Since China ' s reform and opening, the scale of its English education has continually grown, attended by significant achievements in teaching and learning. However, English education in its current form is failing to meet the

3、needs of contemporary social and economic development.The current round of reforms to the English curriculum aim to end the following practices:l Over-emphasizing the transmission and explanation of knowledge about grammar and vocabularyl Neglecting to develop students' ability to use language f

4、or realIn their place, the reforms aim to establish a curriculum that:l Develops students ' comprehensiguage competencel Motivates students, is relevant to their life experiences and cognitive levell Promotes task-based teaching methodsl Involves students in experiential, practical, participator

5、y and cooperative learningDevelops studentspositive attitudes, thinking skills, practical abilities, cultural awareness and autonomy through the language learning process1. The Nature of the New CurriculumThe new English curriculum strives to accomplish far more than just help students learnEnglish.

6、 At one level learning English should involve helping students tl Develop a certain level of comprehensive language competence and the ability touse language for real communicationl Master certain basic language knowledgel Master listening, speaking, reading and writing skillsHowever, at another lev

7、el the curriculum should also serve students-round' alldevelopment, providing them with opportunities tl Strengthen their interest in studying Englishl Grow in self-discipline, perseverance and self-confidencelImprove their cooperative, investigative and thinking abilitieslDevelop their memory,

8、imagination and creativitylAdopt good study habits and effective learning strategieslDevelop as autonomous and lifelong learnerslBuild moral integrity and a healthy outlook on lifelEstablish both national spirit and an awareness of andrespect for culturaldifferencesl Broaden their horizons and enric

9、h their life experiencelTake part in cultural lifelDevelop as individuals2. Basic Principles of the New Curriculum2.1 The curriculum promotes quality education (as opposed to exam-orientatededucation) and the all-round development of the studentsTo promote quality education particular attention must

10、 be paid tlValuing each student' s feelingslStimulating students' interest in studying EnglishlHelping students gaina sense of achievement and self-confidenceThe curriculum must go beyond developing students' comprehensive languagecompetence to include areas such as:lImproving students&#

11、39;ability to contribute to cultural and social lifel Developing students' practical abilitieslFostering students'creativity2.2 The curriculum objectives are holistic and flexible.The fundamental aim of the new English curriculum is to develop students comprehensive language competence. This

12、 aim is broken down into five general objectives. These objectives are then divided into nine ability levels with descriptors provided for each level. The five general objectives are:1. Language Skills2. Language Knowledge3. Attitudes to Learning4. Learning Strategies5. Cultural AwarenessThis design

13、 allows students to progress systematically through each level whilst meeting the full range of the curriculum' s demands.2.35 tudents are put at the centre of the curriculum and individual differences are respectedStudents ' must be at the heart of the new curricul um. For example, their de

14、velopmental needs must be the central consideration when developing:lCurriculum objectiveslThe teaching and learningprocesslThe assessment processlTeaching and learning resourcesWhen implementing the curriculum each student must be allowed to developindividually under the guidance of the teacher:2.3

15、6 he curriculum promotes activity-based methods, experiential and participatory learningThe curriculum promotes task-based learning whereby, under the guidance of theteacher, the students gain a sense of achievement by reaching the goals of the task. Task completion will involve the following types

16、of learning:lSensorylExperientiall ' Hands on ' /practicallParticipatorylCooperativeIn order to improve their ability to use language for real communication, students should also be able t l Adjust their learning strategies and control their emotionsl Form positive attitudes towards learning

17、2.37 he curriculum recognizes the important role of formative assessment in promotingstudent ' developmentThe assessment system should combine formative with summative assessment. The purposes of assessment should be tl Promote students ' comprehensive language competencel Encourage and moti

18、vate studentsl Help students become more autonomous learnersl Benefit students' healthy personal developmentl Give teachers useful feedback from which to develop teaching and learningl Inform the ongoing development and perfection of the English curriculumFormative assessment should be an import

19、ant part of the English teaching and learning process with a particular emphasis on:l Encouraging students' active participation in learningl Improving stu dents ' steonfidenceSummative assessment should focus on:Testing studentsintegrated language skillsl Testing students ' ability to u

20、se language2.38 he curriculum expands the range of learning resources and opportunities availableThe curriculum should strive to use and develop resources whose content is: lRealisticlClose to the students'liveslContemporarylHealthylRich and variedActive use should be made of:lAudio visualmateri

21、allPrint medialThe InternetStudents should be encouraged to take responsibility for finding, using and developing learning resources themselves.3. The Curriculum DesignThe curriculum follows the international practice of dividing the general objectives into different ability levels. When designing t

22、hese nine levels consideration was given to the following:l The nature of language developmentl The different needs of different age groupsl The needs of different ethnic groups and areasThe economic imbalances that exist in ChinaThe aim is to have designed a system that is holistic and flexible.The

23、 correspondence between the level system and the grade system is shown in thefollowing diagram:Primary SchoolWork towards:NotesGrade 3Level 1Students should start studying English in Grade 3Grade 4Level 1Grade 5Level 2Grade 6Level 2The required standard for the end of primaryschoolJunior Middle Scho

24、olWork towards:NotesGrade 7 (= Junior 1)Level 3Grade 8 (= Junior 2)Level 4Grade 9 (= Junior 3)Level 5The required standard for the end of junior middleschoolSenior Middle SchoolWork towards:NotesSenior 1Level 6Senior 2Level 7Senior 3Level 8The required standard for senior middle schoolgraduationLeve

25、l 9An extension level for specialist schools and ablestudentsDiagram 1: The Levels and the GradesPart 2: Introduction to the General ObjectivesThe fundamental aim of the new curriculum is to developstudents ' comprehensivelanguage competence. This comprehensive language competence is achieved th

26、rough the five general objectives as shown in the following diagram:Diagram 3: Comparison of the Old and New Curriculumsl Language skills and knowledge form the basis of comprehensive language competencel The students ' attitudes to learning strongly influence their learning and developmentleal

27、Successful learning strategies improve the effectiveness of studentsl Cultural awareness ensures students use language appropriatelyThe overall descriptors for comprehensive language competence (i.e. a combination ofall five general objectives) for Levels 1 to 9 are presented below:LevelDescriptors1

28、Students are curious about English and enjoy listening to people speakingEnglish. They can:Play games, do actions and activities (e.g. colouring, joining lines) according to simple instructions from the teacherPerform simple role playsSing simple English songsSay simple rhymes and chantsUnderstand s

29、imple stories by with the aid of picturesCommunicate simple personal informationExpress simple feelings and attitudesWrite letters and wordsTake interest in foreign cultural customs met during learning English2Students show a sustained interest in and enjoyment of learning English. Theycan:Use simpl

30、e English greetings and exchange personal information andnformation about family and friendsPerform dialogues, songs, rhymes and chants about content they havestudiedUnderstand and narrate simple stories with the aid of picturesWrite simple sentences with the aid of pictures or promptsParticipate an

31、d cooperate actively and happilyTake the initiative to ask for helpEnjoy learning about other countries' cultures and customs3Students show a positive attitude and the beginnings of self-confidence towards earning English. They can:Understand short and simple stories about familiar topics that t

32、hey hearExchange information about familiar topics (e.g. school, family life) with the专业word可编辑teacher or classmatesRead and understand short stories and other simple written materialWrite simple sentences with the aid of examples or picturesTake part in simple role plays and activitiesAttempt to us

33、e suitable learning strategies to overcome difficultiesencountered during studyIdentify cultural differences that are present when communicating in aoreign language4 Students can identify their own learning needs and targets and are fairly self-confident about learning English. They can:Listen to an

34、d understand dialogues and short stories in everyday communicationCommunicate information and simple opinions about familiar everyday opicsWrite brief and simple lettersAttempt to use different educational resourcesGain information from oral and written materials to extend their knowledge, solve sim

35、ple problems and describe resultsHelp each other to overcome difficulties encountered during learningPlan and arrange sensible learning activitiesActively explore learning strategies suitable for themselvesTake note of cultural differences between China and other countries duringstudy and communicat

36、ion5Students show clear motivation and a positive, active attitude towards learningEnglish. They can:Listen to and understand the teacher' s statementstopicutsfadnitake part in discussionsExchange information with others and express opinions about various opics in daily lifeRead and understand t

37、exts, newspapers and magazines suitable for Grades7 - 9, overcoming the barrier of unknown words to understand the main ideasUse appropriate reading strategies according to the purpose of readingDraft and edit short compositions according with the aid of promptsCooperate with others to complete task

38、s, solve problems and report resultsAssess their own learning and summarize their own learning styleMake use of a wide variety of resourcesFurther increase their understanding and awareness of cultural differences6Students show further motivation to study English and a growing awareness of autonomou

39、s learning. They can:Understand the viewpoints expressed in oral or written materials and state heir own viewEffectively use oral or written language to describe personal experiencePlan, organize and carry out a variety of English learning activities with the eacher ' s assistanceTake the initia

40、tive to exploit a range of learning resources and gain nformation through multiple channelsAdjust their own learning objectives and strategies according to the results of self-assessmentUnderstand the cultural background to and connotations of languageduring communicationStudents show clear and sust

41、ained motivation to study English and a clearawareness of autonomous learning. They can:Exchange information, ask questions, give opinions and advice about a fairly wide range of topicsRead and understand original texts and newspapers that have been adapted for senior middle school studentsShow nasc

42、ent skill in writing compositions such as notices and letters of nformationTake the initiative to plan, organize and carry out a range of language practice activitiesTake responsibility for using a wide variety of learning resources to promote studyMonitor their own learning to continue to form lear

43、ning strategies suitable for themselvesUnderstand cultural differences in communication and further form wide cultural awareness8 Students show strong self-confidence and ability to learn autonomously. They can:Communicate fairly naturally with other English speakers about familiar topicsExpress eva

44、luative comments about the content of oral or written materialsWrite coherent and fully structured short compositionsTake responsibility for planning, organizing and carrying out a range of anguage practice activities such as discussion, decision making, and reporting experiment and survey resultsUs

45、e the internet and various other resources to gather and process nformation effectivelyConsciously evaluate learning outcomes and form effective English learning strategiesUnderstand the cultural connotations and background during communication and adopt a respectful and tolerant attitude towards cu

46、ltures of different countries9 Students are autonomous learners. They can:Listen to and understand the main content of speeches, discussions, debates and reports on familiar topicsDiscuss and express their attitudes and opinions about topics of universal mportance inside and outside China, such as t

47、he environment, population, peace, development, etcAct as an interpreter in everyday lifeMake the most of a variety of opportunities to use English for real communicationRead popular science and literature articles with fairly wide ranging subjects with the aid of a dictionaryUse common genres/text

48、types to complete ordinary writing tasks and have nascent ability to write in a literary wayExpand and enrich learning resources autonomouslyDisplay strong global awarenessTable 1: The Overall Descriptors for Comprehensive Language CompetencePart 3: The General Objectives in DetailDetailed descripto

49、rs for Levels 2 and 5 of each of the five general objectives arepresented in the following tables. Please refer to the translation of the senior Englishcurriculum (available from the VSO Programme Office) for Level 6- 9 descriptors.LevelSkillDescriptors for Language Skills2 1.isteningStudents can:1.

50、 Understand simple live or recorded speech with the aid ofpictures and images2. Understand simple stories with the aid of pictures3. Understand simple questions during classroom activities4.Understand common instructions and respond appropriatelySpeakingStudents can:1. Speak with clear pronunciation

51、 and can convey intonation2. Take part in simple dialogues about familiar personal and familynformation3. Use some common daily expressions (e.g. greetings, farewells,thanks, apologies, etc.)4. Tell simple stories with the teacher' s helpReadingStudents can:1. Read and recognize all words studie

52、d2. Read aloud simple words according to spelling rules3. Understand short and simple instructions in textbooks4. Understand information expressed in simple texts like greetingscards5. Understand simple stories or short passages with the aid ofpictures and form the habit of reading for overall compr

53、ehension6. Read aloud accurately all the stories and passages studiedWritingStudents can:1. Copy example sentences2. Write simple greetings3. Write short and simple headings and descriptions to fit picturesor objects4.Use capitalization and punctuation with basic accuracyOtherStudents can:1. Use sim

54、ple English to play games2. Perform short stories or fairy tales with the teacher3. Say 30-40 simple nursery rhymes or chants4. Perform 30-40 English songs5. Understand English cartoons and programmes of a suitable level(on average 20-25 minutes per week)5jsteningStudents can:1. Understand speakers&

55、#39; intentions accordonheir stress andntonation2. Understand and extract information and viewpoints from talkabout familiar topics3. Understand the main ideas, using contextual clues to deal withunfamiliar words4. Understand stories and narratives spoken at near natural speed,ncluding their cause a

56、nd effect structures5. React in a suitable way to what is heard6. Take simple notes about what is heardSpeakingStudents can:1.Provide information, express simple views and opinions and takepart in discussions about simple topicss help2. Exchange information and cooperate with others to completetasks

57、3. Correct oneself appropriately during speech4. Inquire for information and ask for help effectively5. Carry out situational dialogues according to different topics6. Perform short plays in English7. Uuse natural pronunciation and intonation and an appropriatetone during the above activitiesReadingStudents can:1. Infer the meaning of new words from the context and word