Metaphor-based Design for Learning via ATTA and SCAN Model

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to explore the impacts of the ATTA, Abbreviated Torrance Test for Adult and SCAN, Six Creative Analogical and Assimilated Navigation Model on curriculum design of linguistic development. By means of stimulating the performance of creativity in fluency, flexibility, elaboration and originality in learners’ works with the six aspects of metaphor-based analogy, the participants’ learning outcomes are promoted. This study is conducted on the basis of quantitative quasi-experimental research. The impact of the Communicative Language Teaching with Cultural Metaphor Plan (CLTCMP) with ATTA and SCAN model, a cultural teaching style, has on facilitating the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ English proficiency in reading comprehension and understanding of American culture are measured through the use of standardized tests. Based on the Analysis of learners’ linguistic performances evaluated by the standardised tests, TVE-JCEE, Technological and Vocational Education-Joint College Entrance Examination and ACMA, American Cultural Metaphor Assessment, the statistical analysis indicated that the CLTCMP with ATTA and SCAN model, the cultural metaphorical teaching method, affected the EFL students’ English reading comprehension slightly, a significant difference between mean scores of the two groups, control M=65.72 and experimental M = 69.69. However, the statistical analysis indicated that the CLTCMP did greatly influence the participants’ American cultural metaphor understanding, a significant difference between mean scores of the two groups, control M= 64.74 and experimental M = 93.04. Therefore, there were statistically significant differences between those trained in the CLTCMP method contrasted to those who were in more traditional classes.