英语课程标准英文版.docx

1、英语课程标准英文版Part 1: Introduction With 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. The current round of reforms to the English curriculum aim to end t

2、he following practices:Over-emphasizing the transmission and explanation of knowledge about grammar and vocabularyNeglecting to develop students ability to use language for realIn their place, the reforms aim to establish a curriculum that: Develops students comprehensive language competenceMotivate

3、s students, is relevant to their life experiences and cognitive levelPromotes task-based teaching methodsInvolves students in experiential, practical, participatory and cooperative learningDevelops students positive attitudes, thinking skills, practical abilities, cultural awareness and autonomy thr

4、ough 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 language competence and the a

5、bility to use language for real communicationMaster certain basic language knowledgeMaster listening, speaking, reading and writing skillsHowever, at another level the curriculum should also serve students all-round development, providing them with opportunities to:Strengthen their interest in study

6、ing EnglishGrow in self-discipline, perseverance and self-confidenceImprove their cooperative, investigative and thinking abilities Develop their memory, imagination and creativity Adopt good study habits and effective learning strategiesDevelop as autonomous and lifelong learnersBuild moral integri

7、ty and a healthy outlook on lifeEstablish both national spirit and an awareness of and respect for cultural differencesBroaden their horizons and enrich their life experienceTake part in cultural lifeDevelop as individuals2.Basic Principles of the New CurriculumThe curriculum promotes quality educat

8、ion (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 feelingsStimulating students interest in studying EnglishHelping students gain a sense of achievement and self-confidence

9、The curriculum must go beyond developing students comprehensive language competence to include areas such as: Improving students ability to contribute to cultural and social lifeDeveloping students practical abilitiesFostering students creativityThe curriculum objectives are holistic and flexible.Th

10、e 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. The five general objectives are: 1.Lang

11、uage 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 centre of the curriculum and individual differenc

12、es 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 processThe assessment processTeaching and learning resourcesWhen implementing the curriculum e

13、ach 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 the teacher, the students gain a sense of achievemen

14、t by reaching the goals of the task. Task completion will involve the following types of learning: SensoryExperientialHands on/practical ParticipatoryCooperativeIn order to improve their ability to use language for real communication, students should also be able to:Adjust their learning strategies

15、and control their emotionsForm positive attitudes towards learningThe curriculum recognizes the important role of formative assessment in promoting student developmentThe assessment system should combine formative with summative assessment. The purposes of assessment should be to:Promote students co

16、mprehensive language competenceEncourage and motivate studentsHelp students become more autonomous learnersBenefit students healthy personal developmentGive teachers useful feedback from which to develop teaching and learningInform the ongoing development and perfection of the English curriculum For

17、mative assessment should be an important part of the English teaching and learning process with a particular emphasis on:Encouraging students active participation in learningImproving students self-confidenceSummative assessment should focus on:Testing students integrated language skillsTesting stud

18、ents ability to use languageThe curriculum expands the range of learning resources and opportunities availableThe curriculum should strive to use and develop resources whose content is: RealisticClose to the students livesContemporaryHealthyRich and variedActive use should be made of:Audio visual ma

19、terialPrint mediaThe 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

20、 these nine levels consideration was given to the following: The nature of language developmentThe different needs of different age groupsThe 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 c

21、orrespondence between the level system and the grade system is shown in the following diagram: Junior 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 schoolPart 2: Introduction to The G

22、eneral 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 the following diagram: Diagram 2: The General ObjectivesA further diagram illustrate

23、s the more comprehensive nature of the new curriculum compared to the old one: Diagram 3: Comparison of the Old and New CurriculumsLanguage skills and knowledge form the basis of comprehensive language competenceThe students attitudes to learning strongly influence their learning and development Suc

24、cessful learning strategies improve the effectiveness of students learningCultural awareness ensures students 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:LevelDescrip

25、tors1Students are curious about English and enjoy listening to people speaking English. 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 chantsUnders

26、tand simple 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. They can:Us

27、e simple English greetings and exchange personal information and information about family and friendsPerform dialogues, songs, rhymes and chants about content they have studiedUnderstand and narrate simple stories with the aid of picturesWrite simple sentences with the aid of pictures or promptsPart

28、icipate and 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 learning English. They can: Understand short and simple stories about familiar topics

29、 that they hearExchange information about familiar topics (e.g. school, family life) with the 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 use

30、 suitable learning strategies to overcome difficulties encountered during studyIdentify cultural differences that are present when communicating in a foreign language4Students can identify their own learning needs and targets and are fairly self-confident about learning English. They can:Listen to a

31、nd understand dialogues and short stories in everyday communicationCommunicate information and simple opinions about familiar everyday topicsWrite brief and simple lettersAttempt to use different educational resourcesGain information from oral and written materials to extend their knowledge, solve simple 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 b