英语课程标准英文版.doc

1、1. The Nature of the New Curriculum2. Basic Principles of the New Curriculum1The curriculum promotes quality education and the all-round development of the students2The curriculum objectives are holistic and flexible.3Students are put at the centre of the curriculum and individual differences are re

2、spected4The curriculum promotes activity-based methods, experiential and participatory learning5The curriculum recognizes the important role of formative assessment in promoting student development6The assessment system should combine formative with summative assessment. 7The curriculum expands the

3、range of learning resources and opportunities availablePart 2: Introduction to The General ObjectivesThe fundamental aim of the new curriculum is to develop students comprehensive language competence. This comprehensive language competence is achieved through the five general objectives as shown in

4、the following diagram: 2. Language Knowledgel Phoneticsl Vocabularyl Grammarl Functionsl Topics1. Language Skillsl Listeningl Speakingl Readingl WritingCOMPREHENSIVELANGUAGECOMPETENCE3. Attitudes to Learningl Motivation and interestl Self-confidence and perseverancel Cooperative spiritl National awa

5、renessl international view5. Cultural Awarenessl Cultural knowledgel Cultural understandingl Awareness of and ability in cross-cultural communication4. Learning Strategiesl Cognitive strategiesl Metacognitive strategiesl Communicative strategiesl Resource strategiesDiagram 3: Comparison of the Old a

6、nd New Curriculumsl Language skills and knowledge form the basis of comprehensive language competencel The students attitudes to learning strongly influence their learning and development l Successful learning strategies improve the effectiveness of students learningl Cultural awareness ensures stud

7、ents use language appropriatelyThe overall descriptors for comprehensive language competence (i.e. a combination of all five general objectives) for Levels 1 to 9 are presented below:LevelDescriptors1Students are curious about English and enjoy listening to people speaking English. They can:l Play g

8、ames, do actions and activities (e.g. colouring, joining lines) according to simple instructions from the teacherl Perform simple role playsl Sing simple English songsl Say simple rhymes and chantsl Understand simple stories by with the aid of picturesl Communicate simple personal informationl Expre

9、ss simple feelings and attitudesl Write letters and wordsl Take interest in foreign cultural customs met during learning English2Students show a sustained interest in and enjoyment of learning English. They can:l Use simple English greetings and exchange personal information and information about fa

10、mily and friendsl Perform dialogues, songs, rhymes and chants about content they have studiedl Understand and narrate simple stories with the aid of picturesl Write simple sentences with the aid of pictures or promptsl Participate and cooperate actively and happilyl Take the initiative to ask for he

11、lpl Enjoy learning about other countries cultures and customsTable 1: The Overall Descriptors for Comprehensive Language CompetencePart 3: The General Objectives in DetailLevelSkillDescriptors for Language Skills 2ListeningStudents can:1. Understand simple live or recorded speech with the aid of pic

12、tures 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 and can convey intonation2. Take part in simple dialogues a

13、bout familiar personal and family information3. Use some common daily expressions (e.g. greetings, farewells, thanks, apologies, etc.)4. Tell simple stories with the teachers helpReadingStudents can:1. Read and recognize all words studied2. Read aloud simple words according to spelling rules3. Under

14、stand short and simple instructions in textbooks4. Understand information expressed in simple texts like greetings cards5. Understand simple stories or short passages with the aid of pictures and form the habit of reading for overall comprehension6. Read aloud accurately all the stories and passages

15、 studiedWritingStudents can:1. Copy example sentences2. Write simple greetings3. Write short and simple headings and descriptions to fit pictures or objects4. Use capitalization and punctuation with basic accuracyOtherStudents can:1. Use simple English to play games2. Perform short stories or fairy tales with the teachers help3. 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)Table 2: Level Descriptors for