초등 1,2학년 영어교육 도입의 필요성과 실행 방향 탐색

• 발행기관: 한국초등영어교육학회
• 저자명: 노경희(No, GyeongHee)
• 간행물 정보: 『초등영어교육』제31권 2호, 5~35쪽, 전체 31쪽
• 주제분류: 사회과학 > 교육학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2025.06.30

국문 초록

This study explores the rationale and implementation strategies for introducing English education in the first and second grades of Korean elementary schools. Despite existing policy limitations, the social demand for early English teaching remains high, as evidenced by the prevalence of private education and after-school programs. However, such disparities in access reinforce educational inequality. Drawing on the analysis of current social and educational contexts as well as relevant literature on second language acquisition and neuroscience, this study argues that early introduction of English education, if guided by developmentally appropriate methods, can enhance long-term learning outcomes. In particular, input-based and comprehension-centered instruction is argued to be more suitable than production-focused approaches for young learners in EFL contexts. This study also highlights the potential of AI-based English learning platforms to provide individualized and level-appropriate input beyond classroom hours. To maximize this potential, flexible curriculum policies and the use of high-quality private-sector content should be permitted within the public education system. International trends in early English education further support this policy shift. This paper concludes that structured, implicit, and technology-supported English instruction at early grades can promote equity, reduce reliance on private education, and align with both the cognitive characteristics of young learners and global standards.

키워드

조기 영어교육 암묵적 학습 입력 기반 영어교육 플랫폼 기반 영어학습 early English education implicit learning input-based instruction platform-based language learning