高中英语课程标准新课标英文版.docx

1、高中英语课程标准新课标英文版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

2、 a cornerstone 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 m

3、eet the 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 langua

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

5、atory and cooperative learning l Develops students positive 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 learn

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

7、other level the curricu lum should also serve students all -rounddevelopment, providing them with opportunities tl Strengthen their interest in studying Englishl Grow in self-discipline, perseverance and self-confidencel Improve their cooperative, investigative and thinking abilitiesl Develop their

8、memory, imagination and creativityl Adopt good study habits and effective learning strategiesl Develop as autonomous and lifelong learnersl Build moral integrity and a healthy outlook on lifel Establish both national spirit and an awareness of and respect for cultural differencesl Broaden their hori

9、zons and enrich their life experiencel Take part in cultural lifel Develop as individuals2.Basic Principles of the New Curriculum curriculum promotes quality education (as opposed to exam-orientated education) and the all-round development of the studentsTo promote quality education particular atten

10、tion must be paid tl Valuing each student s feelingsl Stimulating students interest in studying Englishl Helping students gain a sense of achievement and self-confidenceThe curriculum must go beyond developing students comprehensive language competence to include areas such as:l Improving students a

11、bility to contribute to cultural a nd social lifel Developing students practical abilitiesl Fostering students creativitycurriculum 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

12、 into five general objectives. These objectives are then divided into nine ability levels with descriptors provided for eachlevel. The five general objectives are:1.Language Skills2.Language Knowledge3.Attitudes to Learning4.Learning Strategies5.Cultural AwarenessThis design allows students to progr

13、ess systematically through each level whilst meeting the full range of the curriculum s demands.are put at the centre 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 consideratio

14、n when developing:l Curriculum objectivesl The teaching and learning processl The assessment processl Teaching and learning resourcesWhen implementing the curriculum each student must be allowed to develop individually under the guidance of the teacher:curriculum promotes activity-based methods, exp

15、eriential and participatory learningThe curriculum promotes task-based learning whereby, under the guidance of the teacher, the students gain a sense of achievement by reaching the goals of the task. Task completion will involve the following types of learning:l Sensoryl Experientiall Hands on /prac

16、ticall Participatoryl CooperativeIn order to improve their ability to use language for real communication, students should also be able tl Adjust their learning strategies and control their emotionsl Form positive attitudes towards learning curriculum recognizes the important role of formative asses

17、sment in promoting student developmentThe assessment system should combine formative with summative assessment. The purposes of assessment should be tl Promote students comprehen sive language competencel Encourage and motivate studentsl Help students become more autonomous learnersl Benefit student

18、s 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 important part of the English teaching and learning process with a particular emphasis o

19、n:l Encouraging students active participation in learningl Improving stud ents self -confidenceSummative assessment should focus on:l Testing students integrated language skillsl Testing students ability to use languagecurriculum expands the range of learning resources and opportunities availableThe

20、 curriculum should strive to use and develop resources whose content is: l Realisticl Close to the students livesl Contemporaryl Healthyl Rich and variedActive use should be made of:l Audio visual materiall Print medial The InternetStudents should be encouraged to take responsibility for finding, us

21、ing and developing learning resources themselves.3.The Curriculum DesignThe curriculum follows the international practice of dividing the general objectivesinto different ability levels. When designing these nine levels consideration was given to the following:l The nature of language developmentl T

22、he different needs of different age groupsl The needs of different ethnic groups and areasl The economic imbalances that exist in 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

23、: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 primary schoolJunior Middle SchoolW6rk towards:NotesGrade 7 (= Junior 1)Level 3Grade 8(= Junior 2)Level 4Grade 9 (= Junior 3)

24、Level 5The required standard for the end of junior middleschoolSenior Middle SchoolW6rk towards:NotesSenior 1Level 6Senior 2Level 7Senior 3Level 8The required standard for senior middle school graduationLevel 9An extension level for specialist schools and able studentsDiagram 1: The Levels and the G

25、radesPart 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 the following diagram:Diagram 3: Comparison of the

26、 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 developmentl Successful learning strategies improve the effectiveness o f students learningl Cultural awareness ensure

27、s students use language appropriatelyThe overall descriptors for comprehensive language competence . a combination of allfive general objectives) for Levels 1 to 9 are presented below:_evelDescriptors1Students are curious about English and enjoy listening to people speaking E nglish. They can:Play g

28、ames, do actions and activities . colouring, joining lines) according o simple instructions from the teacherPerform simple role playsSing simple English songsSay simple rhymes and chantsUnderstand simple stories by with the aid of picturesCommunicate simple personal informationExpress simple feeling

29、s 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:Use simple English greetings and exchange personal information and information about family and friendsPerform

30、 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 promptsParticipate and cooperate actively and happilyTake the initiative to ask for helpEnjoy learning about other coun

31、tries 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 they hearExchange information about familiar topics . 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 suitable learning strategies to overcome difficultiesencountered during studyIdent