谈在职进修教师跨文化交际能力的培养

On the Development of Intercultural Competence in In-service Teachers Training

传统理念的教师培训主要以语言知识和语言技能培训为主,语言—文化教学模式在教师培训中还属新的尝试。本文介绍了如何将语言—文化教学理论应用到语言课堂教学中,通过新的培训课程设计及实施,提高在职进修教师的文化意识和跨文化交际能力,力图转变他们的教学理念,提高他们的专业素质及课堂教学技能,使他们真正适应新的英语课程标准的教学要求。笔者设计了以语言—文化为教学模式的7个培训活动供同行们参考。

Teachers often feel unsure about English language teaching in intercultural dimension because they think the courses they took before are language knowledge oriented. Even though they hear about language-culture teaching theory and practice in the classroom, they are lack of confidence in trying to introduce a cultural dimension. The purpose of the article is to discuss how to integrate the theory of English teaching in intercultural dimension with its practical application in the classroom and to what extent the in-service teacher training course designed for English teachers can contribute to promoting their acquisition of intercultural communicative competence. The innovation requires changes in teachers＇ self-concept, professional qualifications,attitudes and skills towards English learning and teaching. Some activities for the course are presented and some ideas may serve suggesting approaches to teachers＇ training.