| A Study on Extracurricular Programs - Based on College Students perception |
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Hyeon Sook Kang |
| 영어 비교과프로그램 인식 차이에 따른 개선방향연구 |
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강현숙 |
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| Abstract |
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The purpose of this study is to examine college students perception on English extracurricular programs and to search for improvement in program development based on the perception. The participants were grouped in three, according to their level of English. Their perception on programs were examined in a questionnaire.
The lower level students tended not to know about extracurricular programs and preferred programs that provides professor instruction or consulting. On the other hand, the higher level students chose to participate self-study programs. The students lack of time was the main reason for lack of participation. The lower level student s low interest in such programs was also confirmed, signalling a need to promote programs.
The students of all levels hoped to include English related to their major in extracurricular programs. Connection to regular class in its content was positively supported. Among many categories about English learning, they wanted to have programs that can enhance their English speaking ability most. Also, the students wanted to have programs to study higher level of English and ones with entertaining features. Higher level students highly favored such types of programs. In a question to find out their favorite type of programs, the most preferred type of extracurricular programs involved professor instruction; a small-size class, and professors individual consulting on their study. Higher level students liked a team teaching class of Korean and native speaking teachers and a camp type.
The students of different levels showed significant unequal response in some of the survey questions. Thus, the result of the study should be taken into account in improvement and development of English extracurricular programs in a college. |
| Key Words:
college students, extracurricular program, English, perception, extracurricular education |
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