英语新课标英文版.docx

1、英语新课标英文版New English Curriculum for Chinese Primary Schools and Junior/Senior Middle SchoolsExperimental Version drafted by the Education Ministry of the PRCNote on this translationThis English version of Chinas new curriculum for English is intended for VSO volunteers who would like to feel better i

2、nformed about a document that is central to our work. However, it should in no way be regarded as an official translation. In fact, it is neither a word for word translation nor a summary. The appendix to the original, which includes lists of specific language items to be mastered, has been omitted,

3、 as have some level descriptors and sample learning activities. Despite trying to make it more readable, this version reflects the repetitive nature of the original, with the same key words cropping up over and over again. Volunteers should also refer to the more official (but still not completely o

4、fficial!) translation of the new English curriculum specifically for senior middle schools available from the Programme Office. Any feedback on this version would be welcome.Tim MartinShaanxi Institute of Education, October 20* Part 1: Introduction With the advent of the information age and the glob

5、al 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 of quality education when developing strategies for basic education. Since Chinas reform and opening,

6、 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 needs of contemporary social and economic development. The current round of reforms to the English curriculu

7、m aim to end the following practices: Over-emphasizing the transmission and explanation of knowledge about grammar and vocabulary Neglecting to develop students ability to use language for realIn their place, the reforms aim to establish a curriculum that: Develops students comprehensive language co

8、mpetence Motivates students, is relevant to their life experiences and cognitive level Promotes task-based teaching methods Involves students in experiential, practical, participatory and cooperative learning Develops students positive attitudes, thinking skills, practical abilities, cultural awaren

9、ess 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 learn English. At one level learning English should involve helping students to: Develop a certain level of comprehensive languag

10、e competence and the ability to use language for real communication Master certain basic language knowledge Master listening, speaking, reading and writing skillsHowever, at another level the curriculum should also serve students all-round development, providing them with opportunities to: Strengthe

11、n their interest in studying English Grow in self-discipline, perseverance and self-confidence Improve their cooperative, investigative and thinking abilities Develop their memory, imagination and creativity Adopt good study habits and effective learning strategies Develop as autonomous and lifelong

12、 learners Build moral integrity and a healthy outlook on life Establish both national spirit and an awareness of and respect for cultural differences Broaden their horizons and enrich their life experience Take part in cultural life Develop as individuals2. Basic Principles of the New Curriculum The

13、 curriculum promotes quality education (as opposed to exam-orientated education) and the all-round development of the studentsTo promote quality education particular attention must be paid to: Valuing each students feelings Stimulating students interest in studying English Helping students gain a se

14、nse of achievement and self-confidenceThe curriculum must go beyond developing students comprehensive language competence to include areas such as: Improving students ability to contribute to cultural and social life Developing students practical abilities Fostering students creativity The curriculu

15、m objectives are holistic and flexible.The fundamental aim of the new English curriculum is to develop students comprehensive language competence. This aim is broken down into five general objectives. These objectives are then divided into nine ability levels with descriptors provided for each level

16、. The five general objectives are: 1. Language Skills2. Language Knowledge3. Attitudes to Learning4. Learning Strategies5. Cultural AwarenessThis design allows students to progress systematically through each level whilst meeting the full range of the curriculums demands. Students are put at the cen

17、tre of the curriculum and individual differences are respectedStudents must be at the heart of the new curriculum. For example, their developmental needs must be the central consideration when developing: Curriculum objectives The teaching and learning process The assessment process Teaching and lea

18、rning resourcesWhen implementing the curriculum each student must be allowed to develop individually under the guidance of the teacher: The curriculum promotes activity-based methods, experiential and participatory learningThe curriculum promotes task-based learning whereby, under the guidance of th

19、e teacher, the students gain a sense of achievement by reaching the goals of the task. Task completion will involve the following types of learning: Sensory Experiential Hands on/practical Participatory CooperativeIn order to improve their ability to use language for real communication, students sho

20、uld also be able to: Adjust their learning strategies and control their emotions Form positive attitudes towards learning The curriculum recognizes the important role of formative assessment in promoting student developmentThe assessment system should combine formative with summative assessment. The

21、 purposes of assessment should be to: Promote students comprehensive language competence Encourage and motivate students Help students become more autonomous learners Benefit students healthy personal development Give teachers useful feedback from which to develop teaching and learning Inform the on

22、going development and perfection of the English curriculum Formative assessment should be an important part of the English teaching and learning process with a particular emphasis on: Encouraging students active participation in learning Improving students self-confidenceSummative assessment should

23、focus on: Testing students integrated language skills Testing students ability to use language The curriculum expands the range of learning resources and opportunities availableThe curriculum should strive to use and develop resources whose content is: Realistic Close to the students lives Contempor

24、ary Healthy Rich and variedActive use should be made of: Audio visual material Print media The 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 di

25、viding the general objectives into different ability levels. When designing these nine levels consideration was given to the following: The nature of language development The different needs of different age groups The needs of different ethnic groups and areas The economic imbalances that exist in

26、ChinaThe aim is to have designed a system that is holistic and flexible. The correspondence between the level system and the grade system is shown in the following diagram: Primary SchoolWork towards:NotesGrade 3Level 1Students should start studying English in Grade 3Grade 4Level 1Grade 5Level 2Grad

27、e 6Level 2The required standard for the end of primary schoolJunior Middle SchoolWork towards:NotesGrade 7 (= Junior 1)Level 3Grade 8 (= Junior 2)Level 4Grade 9 (= Junior 3)Level 5The required standard for the end of junior middle schoolSenior Middle SchoolWork towards:NotesSenior 1Level 6Senior 2Le

28、vel 7Senior 3Level 8The required standard for senior middle school graduationLevel 9An extension level for specialist schools and able studentsDiagram 1: The Levels and the GradesPart 2: Introduction to The General ObjectivesThe fundamental aim of the new curriculum is to develop students comprehens

29、ive language competence. This comprehensive language competence is achieved through the five general objectives as shown in the following diagram: 2. Language Knowledge Phonetics Vocabulary Grammar Functions Topics1. Language Skills Listening Speaking Reading Writing3. Attitudes to Learning Motivati

30、on and interest Self-confidence and perseverance Cooperative spirit National awareness international viewCOMPREHENSIVELANGUAGECOMPETENCE5. Cultural Awareness Cultural knowledge Cultural understanding Awareness of and ability in cross-cultural communication4. Learning Strategies Cognitive strategies

31、Metacognitive strategies Communicative strategies Resource strategiesDiagram 2: The General ObjectivesA further diagram illustrates the more comprehensive nature of the new curriculum compared to the old one: New CurriculumAttitudes to LearningLanguage SkillsLanguage KnowledgeLearning StrategiesCultural AwarenessLanguage KnowledgeOld CurriculumphoneticsLanguage SkillsvocabularygrammarfunctionstopicsComprehensive Language CompetenceD