The Push towards Communicative Language Teaching and its Impact on the Korean Classroom

Essai Scientifique , 2011 , 12 Pages , Note: C

Science de Langue / Linguistique (interdisciplinaire)

This paper will review through the aims of communicative teaching, examining the roles of
both the teacher and the learner as well as the significant traits of the communicative classroom. It
will examine the recent changes in educational policy within Korea looking at its move towards
communicative language teaching and the impact which this has had on the traditional Korean
classroom. It will briefly look at how communicative language teaching and the Korean Confucius
mindset relate. Finally it will examine the difficulties that teachers face when implementing a
communicative approach and the implications that this approach will have.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Communicative Language Teaching
• Educational Policy Changes and the Korean Traditional Classroom
• Communicative Language Teaching and the Korean Confucius Mindset
• The difficulties of implementing Communicative Language Teaching
• Conclusion
• Bibliography

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper examines the push towards communicative language teaching in Korea, analyzing its impact on the traditional Korean classroom. It explores the aims and characteristics of communicative language teaching, contrasting it with the traditional grammar-translation approach. The paper also investigates the challenges of implementing communicative language teaching in a Confucian-influenced educational system, considering factors such as student motivation, exposure to authentic language, and teacher training.

• The shift from traditional grammar-translation methods to communicative language teaching in Korea
• The influence of Confucianism on Korean education and its impact on communicative language teaching
• The challenges of implementing communicative language teaching in Korean classrooms
• The role of educational policy in promoting communicative language teaching
• The impact of communicative language teaching on student learning and teacher practice

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction sets the stage for the paper by discussing the global push towards English as a global language and the resulting changes in educational policies in countries like Korea. It highlights the importance of communicative competence in English for international participation and economic progress.

The chapter on Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) delves into the origins and principles of this approach, contrasting it with traditional methods. It emphasizes the focus on real communication, meaningful tasks, and learner-centered activities. The chapter also explores the changing roles of both the teacher and the learner in a CLT classroom, highlighting the importance of interaction and negotiation.

The chapter on Educational Policy Changes and the Korean Traditional Classroom examines the shift from the grammar-translation approach to CLT in Korea. It discusses the government's efforts to promote English proficiency and the implementation of new national curriculums. The chapter also highlights the challenges of implementing CLT in a traditional classroom setting, where teachers may lack training and students may be accustomed to a more teacher-centered approach.

The chapter on Communicative Language Teaching and the Korean Confucius Mindset explores the potential conflict between CLT principles and the Confucian values that have traditionally shaped Korean education. It discusses the importance of respect for authority, the emphasis on memorization and rote learning, and the potential for CLT to challenge traditional classroom dynamics.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The keywords and focus themes of the text include communicative language teaching, Korean education, Confucianism, educational policy, grammar-translation approach, teacher training, student motivation, and authentic language use. The paper examines the challenges and opportunities of implementing communicative language teaching in a Korean context, considering the influence of cultural and educational factors.

• Université: University of Leicester
• Cours: MA TESOL and Applied Linguistics - Second language teaching and learning
• Note: C
• Auteur: Philip Elwell (Auteur)
• Année de publication: 2011
• Pages: 12
• N° de catalogue: V182284
• ISBN (ebook): 9783656062820
• ISBN (Livre): 9783656062936
• Langue: anglais
• mots-clé: push, communicative, language, teaching, impact, korean, classroom