미국드라마를 활용한 영어수업에 대한 중학생의 학습태도와 만족도

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate Korean middle school students’ attitudes and satisfactions in American TV drama classes. Four EFL students completed a likert scale questionnaire about attitudes toward and satisfaction with the American TV drama class. The drama class was planned to develop English four skills through authentic materials. The participants attended a drama-based English class three times for three weeks. Interviews with all participants were conducted by the researcher about students’ interest and participation in class. The study results showed that students’ attitudes toward American TV drama class were improved positively class by class. The study also found that the students promoted their interests, self-confidence, and a sense of accomplishment in English. The students also felt familiar with English language. Students’ satisfaction with the drama-based classes related to their perceptions of enhancement in four skills through the class activities regarding drama. They also activity participated in class activities and showed interest in taking more drama-based classes. Based on the study findings pedagogical implications are suggested.