국내 학교 영어 교육 환경에서 초기 문식성 및 지도 효과 관련 연구 동향 분석 = An analysis of research trends on early literacy and instructional effectiveness in the context of English education in Korean schools

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study aims to analyze the research trends on early literacy and instructional effectiveness in the context of English education in Korean schools and propose future improvements. Sixty two studies on early literacy were reviewed to assess the volume of research conducted during different curriculum revision periods, as well as their thematic and methodological characteristics. Additionally, 21 meta-analyses on the effectiveness of early literacy instruction were examined to identify successful instructional methods, teaching materials, and reported effect sizes. The results show that early literacy research gained momentum after the 2015 curriculum revision. While there has been a number of experimental studies on specific instructional methods and diagnostic studies on early literacy development, research on teacher professional development remains limited. The meta-analyses have mainly focused on the effectiveness of phonemic awareness, vocabulary instruction, and extensive reading activities. However, core components of early literacy, such as alphabet knowledge, phonics, and fluency instruction, are under-researched, and their effectiveness has not been sufficiently validated. Based on these findings, the study offers recommendations for future research directions and discusses ways to improve early literacy education in the Korean English education context.