Abstract

This study aims to examine the learner perceptions and satisfactions of the level-differentiated college English classes and suggests more effective education program based on the survey results. The level-differentiated English program was designed to correspond to students’ needs and abilities and carried out as a pilot study. The classes were offered for four terms(20hours/ term), and each term had a six-tiered course. An online questionnaire was administered to 205 students. The results show that almost all the students were quite satisfied with the adequacy of the placement test. However, there was not statistically meaningful differences in students’ satisfaction with the level test. Students in lower levels such as level 1 and 2 were highly satisfied with the class operation and course in general, and seemed to get more benefits from the level-differentiated classes than intermediate and high level students. This result implies the level-differentiated curriculum is more necessary and effective for lower level students.

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