主題式音樂美語教學對幼兒美語學習之行動研究
本文刊登於2007年國立高雄師大學報，第22期，1-24頁。
中文摘要
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本研究旨在運用主題的方式建立音樂美語教學模式，並實施於25名3至4歲中小班之幼兒，探討其美語學習的情形。實施的時間為20週，每週2次，共計40次。課程設計之內容包括：歡迎歌、字母歌、音樂律動、音樂故事、音樂欣賞及再見歌等6個活動項目，並應用相關主題概念於各項活動中。研究方法以質性為主，運用參與觀察的方式進行，輔以量化數據予以客觀性支持。在教學活動結束後給予園方代表、帶班教師及2名教學協助者共4名進行音樂美語活動回饋表填寫，以取得社會效度的支持。研究發現：在音樂為媒介的輔助下，幼兒美語的學習吸收與表現都能有所進展，主題的重覆性概念也加強了美語學習的成效。
關鍵字：主題式、音樂美語、幼兒、行動研究
Abstract
The purpose of the study is using a thematic method of teaching young children English through music to create a teaching model. The subjects were 25 young children aged 3 to 4. The duration was twenty weeks and twice a week. The teaching content included a Hello Song, Letter Songs, Musical Movement, Musical Storytelling, Music Appreciation and Goodbye Song. The study applied the thematic topics to the teaching content. The main methodology was a qualitative study and quantitative data was used to receive objective support. Assessment included participation observation at the end of the study, with the kindergarten representative, classroom teacher and teaching assistants completing an activity feedback form to obtain the social validity. The study findings: 1. throughout the music activities, young children’s learning of English and performance were progressive. 2. the repetition of the thematic topics enhanced young children’s English learning.
Keywords: Thematic, Teaching English through music, Young children,
Action study
