Discussion plan for May 25

    1. Do you think "teaching English through English" is necessary in public school English class?

pros and cons of teaching English through English
- pros
1. exposed to English
2. better learning through slight tension and stress (+ concentration)
3. listening & speaking skills
4. via homework, reading & writing skills
5. reduces the cost of private education
6. helps understanding of target language culture

-cons
1. inefficient lecture and outcome (in terms of delivery as well)
2. misunderstanding (miscommunication)
3. limited expression
4. lowers motivation & interest in English, heightens anxiety
5. left-out students increase

good solution : Let Students choose the classes - 50% TEE, 100% TEE...

    2. Which English teachers do you think is better for our students, native speakers of English or Korean English teachers? Why?

- for native speakers of English (NES)
1. natural approach and fluency
2. ability to address contents about cultural differences with examples (provide better input)
3. pronunciation and intonation
4. better in explaining English terms or expressions - overcoming the unnatural translation

- for Korean English teachers (NNES)
1. bilingual - help students' understanding by elaborating in Korean
2. address emotions and cultural background of Korean (teach two cultures)
3. capable of understanding the difficulty that students face
4. teach English in Korean way
5. give more comfort
6. better in teaching grammar

    3. How do you think will our English class be changed in the future? How do you (as 사범대생) prepare for future English education in Korea?

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