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English in Elementary Schools. Niigata Prefecture ALT Mid-Year Seminar January 24 th ~ 25 th , 2011 Colleen McIntosh & Martin Sedaghat. History of English in Japanese ES. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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English in English in Elementary SchoolsElementary Schools
English in English in Elementary SchoolsElementary Schools
Niigata Prefecture ALT Mid-Year SeminarNiigata Prefecture ALT Mid-Year SeminarJanuary 24January 24thth ~ 25 ~ 25thth, 2011, 2011
Colleen McIntosh & Martin SedaghatColleen McIntosh & Martin Sedaghat
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History of English in Japanese ES
• TOEFL score data for 2004-2005 put Japan next to last in Asia, just one point above North Korea. Is English being introduced too late?
• Since 2002, about 97% of Japanese ES have introduced some form of English lessons, but with widely varying frequencies.
• Compulsory English classes will officially begin in April 2011, with all 5th and 6th graders having one lesson per week (35 periods in one year).
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History of English in Japanese ES
• The Japan Business Federation (Nippon Keidanren) strongly backs ES English education, citing a lack of employees who can use English.
• 70% of parents and guardians support compulsory English education.
• Some academics oppose English in ES, saying that many teachers are untrained in planning and executing lessons, and that Japanese children should spend more time studying their mother tongue.
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“Foreign Language Activities” guidelines
To form the foundation of pupils’ communication abilities through foreign languages while developing the understanding of languages and cultures through various experiences, fostering a positive attitude toward communication, and familiarizing pupils with the sounds and basic expressions of foreign languages.
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport, Science, and Technology (MEXT),
2009
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Goals of ES English
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Goals of ES English• Preparation for JHS English (4 skills)
• Alphabet and phonics
• Classroom English
• “Thinking in English”
• Confidence
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Challenges of ES English
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Challenges of ES English• Pronunciation (not katakana)
• 100% English vs. 100% translation
• No English outside of the classroom
• Motivation (why English?)
• Shy, embarassed, or low-level students
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Tools & Methodology• BIG colorful pictures and realia.
• Flashcards• Big books• Posters• Maps• Authentic objects• Puppets• Laminate everything
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Tools & Methodology• “Toolbox” words
• Colors• Adjectives• Numbers• Days/Months• Phonics words• English classroom
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Tools & Methodology• “Circle time” repeated every class
• Greetings• Questions• Chants/songs• Books• Review
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Tools & Methodology• Songs and chants
• Integrating listening, speaking, and gestures
• Repeat x 3~4• Connect to theme/game• BGM during activities
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Tools & Methodology• Less translation, more gestures and
repeating• English instructions and praise• Pair vs. group work• Competitive games
• Students against themselves (bingo)• Students against each other (quiz)
• Creative projects/crafts
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Lesson Planning & Curriculum
• Eigo Noto• Primary or supplementary resource?
• JHS 1st year textbook• Writing your own curriculum
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Lesson Planning & Curriculum
• 1st and 2nd year• Introductions, themed vocabulary
• 3rd and 4th year• Speaking and listening focus• Beginning reading and writing in 4th year
• 5th and 6th year• All 4 skills• Grammar and communication
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HRT & ALT Roles• HRT responsibilities
• Discipline• Join students (learn games and activities)• Help slow learners
• Communication with your HRT• Team-teaching
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Games and Websites