1、l Develop a certain level of comprehensive language competence and the ability to use language for real communicationl Master certain basic language knowledgel Master listening, speaking, reading and writing skillsHowever, at another level the curricu lum should also serve students all -rounddevelop
2、ment, providing them with opportunities tl Strengthen their interest in studying Englishl Grow in self-discipline, perseverance and self-confidencel Improve their cooperative, investigative and thinking abilitiesl Develop their memory, imagination and creativityl Adopt good study habits and effectiv
3、e learning strategiesl Develop as autonomous and lifelong learnersl Build moral integrity and a healthy outlook on lifel Establish both national spirit and an awareness of and respect for cultural differencesl Broaden their horizons and enrich their life experiencel Take part in cultural lifel Devel
4、op as individuals2.Basic Principles of the New Curriculum curriculum promotes quality education （as opposed to exam-orientated education） and the all-round development of the studentsTo promote quality education particular attention must be paid tl Valuing each student s feelingsl Stimulating studen
5、ts interest in studying Englishl Helping students gain a sense of achievement and self-confidenceThe curriculum must go beyond developing students comprehensive language competence to include areas such as:l Improving students ability to contribute to cultural a nd social lifel Developing students p
6、ractical abilitiesl Fostering students creativitycurriculum objectives are holistic and flexible.The fundamental aim of the new English curriculum is to develop students comprehensive language competence. This aim is broken down into five general objectives. These objectives are then divided into ni
7、ne ability levels with descriptors provided for eachlevel. The five general objectives are:1.Language Skills2.Language Knowledge3.Attitudes to Learning4.Learning Strategies5.Cultural AwarenessThis design allows students to progress systematically through each level whilst meeting the full range of t
8、he curriculum s demands.are put at the centre of the curriculum and individual differences are respectedStudents must be at the heart of the new curriculum. For example, their developmental needs must be the central consideration when developing:l Curriculum objectivesl The teaching and learning pro
9、cessl The assessment processl Teaching and learning resourcesWhen implementing the curriculum each student must be allowed to develop individually under the guidance of the teacher:curriculum promotes activity-based methods, experiential and participatory learningThe curriculum promotes task-based l
10、earning whereby, under the guidance of the teacher, the students gain a sense of achievement by reaching the goals of the task. Task completion will involve the following types of learning:l Sensoryl Experientiall Hands on /practicall Participatoryl CooperativeIn order to improve their ability to us
11、e language for real communication, students should also be able tl Adjust their learning strategies and control their emotionsl Form positive attitudes towards learning curriculum recognizes the important role of formative assessment in promoting student developmentThe assessment system should combi
12、ne formative with summative assessment. The purposes of assessment should be tl Promote students comprehen sive language competencel Encourage and motivate studentsl Help students become more autonomous learnersl Benefit students healthy personal developmentl Give teachers useful feedback from which
13、 to develop teaching and learningl Inform the ongoing development and perfection of the English curriculumFormative assessment should be an important part of the English teaching and learning process with a particular emphasis on:l Encouraging students active participation in learningl Improving stu
14、d ents self -confidenceSummative assessment should focus on:l Testing students integrated language skills ability to use languagecurriculum expands the range of learning resources and opportunities availableThe curriculum should strive to use and develop resources whose content is: l Realisticl Clos
15、e to the students livesl Contemporaryl Healthyl Rich and variedActive use should be made of:l Audio visual materiall Print medial The InternetStudents should be encouraged to take responsibility for finding, using and developing learning resources themselves.3.The Curriculum DesignThe curriculum fol
16、lows the international practice of dividing the general objectivesinto different ability levels. When designing these nine levels consideration was given to the following:l The nature of language developmentl The different needs of different age groupsl The needs of different ethnic groups and areas
17、l The economic imbalances that exist in ChinaThe aim is to have designed a system that is holistic and flexible.The correspondence between the level system and the grade system is shown in the following diagram:Primary SchoolWork towards:NotesGrade 3Level 1Students should start studying English in G
18、rade 3Grade 4Grade 5Level 2Grade 6The required standard for the end of primary schoolJunior Middle SchoolW6rk towards:Grade 7 （= Junior 1）Level 3Grade 8（= Junior 2）Level 4Grade 9 （= Junior 3）Level 5The required standard for the end of junior middleschoolSenior Middle SchoolSenior 1Level 6Senior 2Lev
19、el 7Senior 3Level 8The required standard for senior middle school graduationLevel 9An extension level for specialist schools and able studentsDiagram 1: The Levels and the GradesPart 2: Introduction to the General ObjectivesThe fundamental aim of the new curriculum is to develop students comprehensi
20、ve language competence. This comprehensive language competence is achieved through the five general objectives as shown in the following diagram:Diagram 3: Comparison of the Old and New Curriculumsl Language skills and knowledge form the basis of comprehensive language competencel The students attit
21、udes to learning strongly influence their learning and developmentl Successful learning strategies improve the effectiveness o f students learningl Cultural awareness ensures students use language appropriatelyThe overall descriptors for comprehensive language competence . a combination of allfive g
22、eneral objectives） for Levels 1 to 9 are presented below:_evelDescriptors1Students are curious about English and enjoy listening to people speaking E nglish. They can:Play games, do actions and activities . colouring, joining lines） according o simple instructions from the teacherPerform simple role
23、 playsSing simple English songsSay simple rhymes and chantsUnderstand simple stories by with the aid of picturesCommunicate simple personal informationExpress simple feelings and attitudesWrite letters and wordsTake interest in foreign cultural customs met during learning English2Students show a sus
24、tained interest in and enjoyment of learning English. They can:Use simple English greetings and exchange personal information and information about family and friendsPerform dialogues, songs, rhymes and chants about content they have studiedUnderstand and narrate simple stories with the aid of pictu
25、resWrite simple sentences with the aid of pictures or promptsParticipate and cooperate actively and happilyTake the initiative to ask for helpEnjoy learning about other countries cultures and customs3Students show a positive attitude and the beginnings of self-confidence towards earning English. The
26、y can:Understand short and simple stories about familiar topics that they hearExchange information about familiar topics . school, family life） with the teacher or classmatesRead and understand short stories and other simple written materialWrite simple sentences with the aid of examples or picturesTake part in simple role plays and activitiesAttempt to use suitable learning strategies to overcome difficultiesencountered during studyIdent
