온라인 영어 교수-학습 자료를 이용한 영어 읽기 능력 향상 방안

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to devise a method of teaching and learning English to improve the English reading skill via online English teaching and learning materials. The internet in the era of information and technology is one of the most powerful ways of communication in English. And it is abundant in reading materials of English and has many advantages in using such materials. Among others the internet provides students learning English with the following advantages. (1) Motivation to learn and enjoyment of learning English with authentic materials (2) learner-centered learning activities and students' responsibility increased (3) Exposure to authentic daily English in and out of the classroom. (4) Creative outlets and opportunities for publication. (5) Both inter- and intra-class collaboration. (6) Cross-cultural understanding and communication. (7) Development of the skills of using computer and internet technology. The potentiality of the internet in English education is immense. Almost all the newspapers and magazines have their own web sites which are abundant in reading materials in English. Most broadcasting stations have their own websites which contains great text- and sound-based materials in English. The internet is overflowing with various English reading materials. Most of the materials on the internet can be employed in the English classroom to help students develop their abilities of reading comprehension of English and to enlarge their knowledge of almost all the affairs in the world. So the internet should be incorporated into the English classroom for more effective teaching and learning activities. The internet can gives great and effective varieties to the activities. The more enthusiastic and more knowledgeable the English teachers are, the more successfully they can utilize the internet in the English classroom. This study surveys the characteristics and advantages of the internet and presents some methods and techniques which are useful for the development of the English reading skill.