基礎教育英語カリキュラムの現状と課題

Abstract

This study examines the current state of the English curriculum at Aichi Institute of Technology following curriculum revisions that began in 2022, identifying areas for improvement in alignment with MEXT’s educational reforms and evolving educational and global communication needs. Qualitative analysis based on Richards’ Product-Focused Evaluation model compared recent course revisions with previously identified institutional needs to capture how recent updates in the curriculum address social and academic requirements. Findings indicate a positive response to the shift from lecture-based to interactive, skillfocused instruction, as recent curriculum updates successfully integrated active learning and improved practical language activities and English for SDG-focused projects. However, challenges remain, notably in implementing comprehensive CEFR-aligned assessment tools for all language skills, providing greater opportunities for practical language use, and incorporating resources to enhance operational English proficiency. The study suggests that future curriculum iterations will benefit from establishing more robust assessment methods and structured support for practical, industry-relevant language applications to better prepare students for academic and career success.