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題名 台灣補習教育經驗之研究
A Study of Cram School Experience in Taiwan
作者 欣怡
Gourrier, Rebecca
貢獻者 周祝瑛
Chou, Chuing Prudence
欣怡
Rebecca Gourrier
關鍵詞 家庭教師
補習班英語教學
補習班經驗
文化現象
教學方法
台灣
private tutoring
English learning in cram school
cram school experience
cultural phenomenon
teaching methods
Taiwan
日期 2016
上傳時間 7-Dec-2016 10:51:37 (UTC+8)
摘要 一國如在教育上過度強調以學業為導向,就會出現具有雙刃劍角色的補習現象通常會,一方面幫助學生在學術能力測驗中取得高成就,另一方面限制了學生的創造性發展。部分學生因為在普通學校中無法取得足夠的知識和技能,故而轉向補習班為測驗做準備。尤其在英語科目成為主要考核科目之後,補習班的項目也因此更加多元。本研究旨在關注台灣補習教育何以在1990年代教改之後,依然擴張的現況,補習班如何從日常學習的補充角色,轉向台灣中學生教育中的必要部分。研究者針對補習班英語教學方法進行探討,透過對補習班經營者、教師和補習學生進行深度訪談,來瞭解他們的相關經驗。研究結果發現,補習班經營者意透多元與另類等途徑,聘請英語教師,來提升教學的創意。至於教師的訪談發現,英語教師通過嘗試新的教學方法來幫助學生在學業方面取得更好的成績,但是這種方式存在一定的局限性。本研究印一步發現補習班教師包括來自英語國家的和非英語國家,即使某些補習班老師並未取得教師資格證書,但在學生看來比一般學校的英語任課老師更加優秀。值得注意的是,大多數學生認為補習班的教學方法與一般學校相差無幾,但是學生滿意度明顯高於主流學校英語教師。本研究進一步確認補習班因商業利益等考量,許多訊息備受保密,使得研究者難以獲得一套完整的教學方法和學生經驗。
In an academically oriented nation, there is a realization that attending a cram school can be double-edged, as they often offer great outcomes in students’ academic achievements especially with their test scores but they can also limit students’ creative development. Unable to obtain sufficient knowledge and skills for tests in mainstream schools, students have commonly turned to cram schools for examination preparation. Educational reforms enforcing English as a main examination subject greatly diversified the possibilities for tutoring and in fact helped cram schools’ diversification. The study focuses on the phenomenon of the influx of cram schools, and how it’s no longer a supplement, but instead a necessity of a secondary student’s education in Taiwan. This study starts with investigating the cram school phenomenon, as well as to discuss the teaching methods used in English classes. Finally, data has been collected through in-depth interviews among cram school owners, teachers and former attendees to look at their experience in cram school . The results of the study shows that the cram school owners approved the necessity to enhance creative teaching through alternative methods so as hiring teachers with supplementary talents. The teacher interviews revealed that trying new approaches to teaching have helped students achieve better outcomes academically, but sometimes only to a certain extent that is why cram schools can be double-edged. The paradox of this study is the cram school teachers’ qualifications for both native and English speakers. In fact, even though they may not have any teaching qualifications, cram school teachers are described by students as being better teachers compared to the ones in regular school. Significantly, the study discovered that a majority of students find cram school teaching methods in general so as the overall experience to be more satisfactory than with mainstream school The study finally showed that gaining information about cram schooling can be difficult as there is some secrecy surrounding it. This prevented the researcher from gaining a complete picture of cram school teaching methods and students’ experience.
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描述 碩士
國立政治大學
亞太研究英語碩士學位學程(IMAS)
103926040
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資料類型 thesis
dc.contributor.advisor 周祝瑛zh_TW
dc.contributor.advisor Chou, Chuing Prudenceen_US
dc.contributor.author (Authors) 欣怡zh_TW
dc.contributor.author (Authors) Rebecca Gourrieren_US
dc.creator (作者) 欣怡zh_TW
dc.creator (作者) Gourrier, Rebeccaen_US
dc.date (日期) 2016en_US
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dc.date.available 7-Dec-2016 10:51:37 (UTC+8)-
dc.date.issued (上傳時間) 7-Dec-2016 10:51:37 (UTC+8)-
dc.identifier (Other Identifiers) G0103926040en_US
dc.identifier.uri (URI) http://nccur.lib.nccu.edu.tw/handle/140.119/104643-
dc.description (描述) 碩士zh_TW
dc.description (描述) 國立政治大學zh_TW
dc.description (描述) 亞太研究英語碩士學位學程(IMAS)zh_TW
dc.description (描述) 103926040zh_TW
dc.description.abstract (摘要) 一國如在教育上過度強調以學業為導向,就會出現具有雙刃劍角色的補習現象通常會,一方面幫助學生在學術能力測驗中取得高成就,另一方面限制了學生的創造性發展。部分學生因為在普通學校中無法取得足夠的知識和技能,故而轉向補習班為測驗做準備。尤其在英語科目成為主要考核科目之後,補習班的項目也因此更加多元。本研究旨在關注台灣補習教育何以在1990年代教改之後,依然擴張的現況,補習班如何從日常學習的補充角色,轉向台灣中學生教育中的必要部分。研究者針對補習班英語教學方法進行探討,透過對補習班經營者、教師和補習學生進行深度訪談,來瞭解他們的相關經驗。研究結果發現,補習班經營者意透多元與另類等途徑,聘請英語教師,來提升教學的創意。至於教師的訪談發現,英語教師通過嘗試新的教學方法來幫助學生在學業方面取得更好的成績,但是這種方式存在一定的局限性。本研究印一步發現補習班教師包括來自英語國家的和非英語國家,即使某些補習班老師並未取得教師資格證書,但在學生看來比一般學校的英語任課老師更加優秀。值得注意的是,大多數學生認為補習班的教學方法與一般學校相差無幾,但是學生滿意度明顯高於主流學校英語教師。本研究進一步確認補習班因商業利益等考量,許多訊息備受保密,使得研究者難以獲得一套完整的教學方法和學生經驗。zh_TW
dc.description.abstract (摘要) In an academically oriented nation, there is a realization that attending a cram school can be double-edged, as they often offer great outcomes in students’ academic achievements especially with their test scores but they can also limit students’ creative development. Unable to obtain sufficient knowledge and skills for tests in mainstream schools, students have commonly turned to cram schools for examination preparation. Educational reforms enforcing English as a main examination subject greatly diversified the possibilities for tutoring and in fact helped cram schools’ diversification. The study focuses on the phenomenon of the influx of cram schools, and how it’s no longer a supplement, but instead a necessity of a secondary student’s education in Taiwan. This study starts with investigating the cram school phenomenon, as well as to discuss the teaching methods used in English classes. Finally, data has been collected through in-depth interviews among cram school owners, teachers and former attendees to look at their experience in cram school . The results of the study shows that the cram school owners approved the necessity to enhance creative teaching through alternative methods so as hiring teachers with supplementary talents. The teacher interviews revealed that trying new approaches to teaching have helped students achieve better outcomes academically, but sometimes only to a certain extent that is why cram schools can be double-edged. The paradox of this study is the cram school teachers’ qualifications for both native and English speakers. In fact, even though they may not have any teaching qualifications, cram school teachers are described by students as being better teachers compared to the ones in regular school. Significantly, the study discovered that a majority of students find cram school teaching methods in general so as the overall experience to be more satisfactory than with mainstream school The study finally showed that gaining information about cram schooling can be difficult as there is some secrecy surrounding it. This prevented the researcher from gaining a complete picture of cram school teaching methods and students’ experience.en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents ACKNOWLEDGMENTS i
摘要 ii
ABSTRACT iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS iv
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Research Background 1
1.2 Research Motivation 3
1.3 Research Purpose & Questions 4
1.4 Methodology 4
1.5 Theoretical Framework 7
1.6 Term Definition 7
CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW 9
2.1 Cram schools: A cultural phenomenon 9
2.1.1 Impact of educational reforms on cram schools 13
2.1.2 Attempt of decreasing cram school 15
2.1.3 New measures to improve teacher education 18
2.2 Teaching methods and English language in Taiwan 19
2.2.1 Emerging trends and teaching methods 19
2.2.2 Expanding the cram school teaching methods 22
2.2.3 Under-regulated aspects and quality teaching in debate 24
2.3 The impacts of cram schools and their teaching methods 26
2.3.1 Learning in cram schools 26
2.3.2 Cram school function as both useful and problematic 28
CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY 32
3.1 Methodology 32
3.2 Data Collection 32
CHAPTER 4 RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSIONS 34
4.1 Research Findings 34
4.1.1 Question 1. Education reform on cram school 35
4.1.2 Question 2. Teaching methods and English language 36
4.1.3 Question 3. Learning outcomes and pros and cons 42
4.1.4 Case Study 45
4.2 Discussion 47
CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSION, LIMITATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 57
5.1 Conclusion 57
5.2 Limitations and Recommendations 59
REFERENCES 61

APPENDIX A : Owner interview
APPENDIX B : Teacher interview
APPENDIX C : Student interview
APPENDIX D : Glossary Interviewee
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dc.subject (關鍵詞) 家庭教師zh_TW
dc.subject (關鍵詞) 補習班英語教學zh_TW
dc.subject (關鍵詞) 補習班經驗zh_TW
dc.subject (關鍵詞) 文化現象zh_TW
dc.subject (關鍵詞) 教學方法zh_TW
dc.subject (關鍵詞) 台灣zh_TW
dc.subject (關鍵詞) private tutoringen_US
dc.subject (關鍵詞) English learning in cram schoolen_US
dc.subject (關鍵詞) cram school experienceen_US
dc.subject (關鍵詞) cultural phenomenonen_US
dc.subject (關鍵詞) teaching methodsen_US
dc.subject (關鍵詞) Taiwanen_US
dc.title (題名) 台灣補習教育經驗之研究zh_TW
dc.title (題名) A Study of Cram School Experience in Taiwanen_US
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dc.relation.reference (參考文獻) Aurén, H. & Joshi, D. (2016). Teaching the World that Less is More: global education testing and the Finnish national brand. In W. C. Smith (Ed.), The Global Testing Culture: shaping education policy, perceptions, and practice (pp. 64-77). United Kingdom: Symposium Books.

Balwanz, D. (2016). The Discursive Hold of the Matric: is there space for a new vision for secondary education in South Africa? In W. C. Smith (Ed.), The Global Testing Culture: shaping education policy, perceptions, and practice (pp. 270-276). United Kingdom: Symposium Books.

Bokova I. (2015). The World Education Forum To Education 2030. Podcast retrieved from
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/leading-the-international-agenda/education-for-all/education-2030-framework-for-action/

Bray, M. & Kwo O. (2014). Regulating Private Tutoring for Public Good. Policy Options for Supplementary Education in Asia. Hong Kong: Comparative Education Research Center (CERC).

Bray, M. (2003). Adverse Effects of Private Supplementary Tutoring : Dimensions, implications and government responses. UNESCO. Retrieved from
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0013/001330/133039e.pdf

Bush, T. (2007). Educational leadership and management: theory, policy, and practice. Retrieved from
http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.729.7350&rep=rep1&type=pdf

Chang, Y. H. & Yi, C. C. (2004). Cram schooling and Academic Achievement. Academia Sinica. Retrieved from http://www.typ.sinica.edu.tw/upfiles/2004_Ying-Hwa%20Chang.pdf

Chang, W. (1994). After-School Schooling. Taiwan Today. Retrieved from http://www.taiwantoday.tw/ct.asp?xItem=99555&ctNode=2198&mp=9

Chen, H. & Fan, H. H. (2014). Education in Taiwan: The Vision and Goals of the 12-Year Curriculum. Retrieved from https://www.brookings.edu/opinions/education-in-taiwan-the-vision-and-goals-of-the-12-year-curriculum/

Chen, S. Y. & Lu, L. (2009). After school Time Use in Taiwan: effects on educational achievement and well-being.

Chou, C. P. & Ching, G. (2012). Taiwan Education at the Crossroad: When Globalization meets localization. US: Palgrave Macmillan.

Chou, C. P. (2014). A matter of trust: shadow education in Taiwan. Revue Internationale d’éducation de Sèvres. Retrieved from https://ries.revues.org/3800

Chou, C. & Ho, A. (2007). “Schooling in Taiwan”. Going to School in East Asia, 15 ; 344-371.

Courtenay, M. J. (2013). Culture & Competition. A study of Supplementary Education in Taiwan. Durham thesis, Durham University. Retrieved from
http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/6906/

Entrance exam reform stirs controversy (1992). Taiwan Info. Retrieved from
http://taiwaninfo.nat.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=75519&ctNode=103

Entwistle, N. & Ramsden, P. (2015). Understanding Students Learning, Preface. Routledge Revivals.

Elrich, S. H. (2003). Experience-What is it? (pp. 1126). Int J Psychology.

Goh, S. C. & Khine M. S. (2002). Creating Positive Learning Environments in Taiwan. Studies in Educational Learning Environments, an International Perspective (pp. 225-227). Singapore : World Scientific Publishing Co. Pt. Ltd.

Hammond, J. R. (2013). Cram schools in Taiwan and the Counterproductive ‘No Chinese Rule.’ Retrieved from http://www.jeremyrhammond.com/2013/03/05/cram-schools-in-taiwan-and-the-counterproductive-no-chinese-rule/

Hsieh, J. S. (2001). The effect of Cramming Schools on Students’ Mathematics Achievement. Journal of National Taipei Teachers College, Vol. XIV (pp. 313-338).
Hsu, S. C. (2006). Children of Working Parents. Retrieved from
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