英语课程标准英文版最新2011版译文Word文档格式.doc

1、l Over-emphasizing the transmission and explanation of knowledge about grammar and vocabulary Neglecting to develop students ability to use language for real In their place, the reforms aim to establish a curriculum that: Develops students comprehensive language competence Motivates students, is rel

2、evant 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 awareness and autonomy through the langua

3、ge learning process 1. The Nature of the New Curriculum The new English curriculum strives to accomplish far more than just help students learn English. At one level learning English should involve helping students t Develop a certain level of comprehensive language competence and the ability to use

4、 language for real communication Master certain basic language knowledge Master listening, speaking, reading and writing skills However, at another level the curriculum should also serve students all-round development, providing them with opportunities t Strengthen their interest in studying English

5、 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 learners Build moral integrity and

6、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 individuals 2. Basic Principles of the New Curriculum 2.1The curriculum promotes quality edu

7、cation （as opposed to exam-orientated education） and the all-round development of the students To promote quality education particular attention must be paid t Valuing each students feelings Stimulating students interest in studying English Helping students gain a sense of achievement and self-confi

8、dence The 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 2.2The curriculum objectives are holistic and

9、 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. The five general objective

10、s are: Language Skills Language Knowledge 3. Attitudes to Learning 4. Learning Strategies 5. Cultural Awareness This design allows students to progress systematically through each level whilst meeting the full range of the curriculums demands. 2.3Students are put at the centre of the curriculum and

11、individual differences are respected Students 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 learning resources When impl

12、ementing the curriculum each student must be allowed to develop individually under the guidance of the teacher:2.4The curriculum promotes activity-based methods, experiential and participatory learning The curriculum promotes task-based learning whereby, under the guidance of the teacher, the studen

13、ts 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 Cooperative In order to improve their ability to use language for real communication, students should also be able t A

14、djust their learning strategies and control their emotions Form positive attitudes towards learning 2.5The curriculum recognizes the important role of formative assessment in promoting student development The assessment system should combine formative with summative assessment. The purposes of asses

15、sment should be t 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 ongoing development an

16、d 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-confidence Summative assessment should focus on: Testing s

17、tudents integrated language skills Testing students ability to use language 2.6The curriculum expands the range of learning resources and opportunities available The curriculum should strive to use and develop resources whose content is: Realistic Close to the students lives Contemporary Healthy Ric

18、h and varied Active use should be made of: Audio visual material Print media The Internet Students should be encouraged to take responsibility for finding, using and developing learning resources themselves. The Curriculum Design The curriculum follows the international practice of dividing the gene

19、ral 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 China The aim i

20、s 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 School Work towards:Notes Grade 3 Level 1 Students should start studying English in Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Level 2 Grade 6 The requir

21、ed standard for the end of primary school Junior Middle School Grade 7 （= Junior 1） Level 3 Grade 8 （= Junior 2） Level 4 Grade 9 （= Junior 3） Level 5 The required standard for the end of junior middle school Senior Middle School Senior 1 Level 6 Senior 2 Level 7 Senior 3 Level 8 The required standar

22、d for senior middle school graduation Level 9 An extension level for specialist schools and able students Diagram 1: The Levels and the Grades Part 2: Introduction to The General Objectives The fundamental aim of the new curriculum is to develop students comprehensive language competence. This compr

23、ehensive language competence is achieved through the five general objectives as shown in the following diagram:Diagram 3: Comparison of the Old and New Curriculums Language skills and knowledge form the basis of comprehensive language competence The students attitudes to learning strongly influence

24、their learning and development Successful learning strategies improve the effectiveness of students learning Cultural awareness ensures students use language appropriately The overall descriptors for comprehensive language competence （i.e. a combination of all five general objectives） for Levels 1 to 9 are presented below:Level Descriptors 1 Students are curious about English and enjoy listening to people s