NDLI: Mathematical modeling of the 3∶5∶4 Initiative - refocusing tertiary EFL resources in Korea

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Meurant, R.C.
Copyright Year	2010
Description	Author affiliation: Institute of Traditional Studies, Seojeong College University, Yongam-Ri 681-1, Eunhyun-Myeon, Yangju-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, Seoul, Republic of Korea 482-863 (Meurant, R.C.)
Abstract	Korean society, recognizing the importance of English as a Global Language, places considerable emphasis on raising the general level of English ability. Korean tertiary students are required to study English as a Foreign Language (EFL), but critical real-world constraints emerge: significant numbers of Korean Learners of English (KLOE) are unmotivated and/or have low aptitude; and there are limited resources with which to teach students English. As an alternative to addressing the political dimension of these issues - which means continue to prove ineffectual in resolving the challenges faced - I advance the 3∶5∶4 Initiative, which provides for a more effective use of resources. The overall level of English in Korean society could be raised through improving educational output. Firstly a qualitative, and then a quantitative restructuring of relative resource deployment is made. The need for such optimization is evident as the global economy suffers a serious period of recession, while the quality of English demanded from Korean graduates rises. Working from first principles, a straightforward mathematical model is developed of the relative proportioning of deployment of resources. The efficacy of resource deployment under two alternative scenarios indicates significant potential gains in efficiency in educational value.
Starting Page	544
Ending Page	549
File Size	953373
Page Count	6
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781424469826
e-ISBN	9788988678176
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2010-05-11
Publisher Place	Korea (South)
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	AICIT
Subject Keyword	Natural languages Education Area measurement Morphology Humans Pressing Educational institutions Mathematical model Resource management
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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