This event is online via Zoom.
Using a survey questionnaire completed by students at the end of three prior semesters, as well as through personal observation during that span, I noticed that there was something in my teaching that needed to be improved, such as classroom management, materials preparation, or sufficient task explanation. To promote a better learning environment and to assist all students, especially those who need special support, and to improve my own teaching style to fit the students, I embarked on mini classroom research following Kurt Lewin’s action research model of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The MOTHER model (Management, Overall Language Learning, Team and Task, Hands-on, Engagement and Encouragement, and Relaxation) was considered and applied to my English classes for a semester. This model is designed to fill the gaps in my language classes and to support all students’ better learning experience. This presentation will introduce some examples of students before and after applying the MOTHER model.
Duangsamorn Haruyama is from Chiang Mai, Thailand. She has taught English for Japanese students for more than 10 years, from preschool to higher education level. Her research interests focus on English education, elementary English education, teaching English to young learners, positive discipline, positive psychology, and more.
There is a short rest break between the presentation and AGM.
Gunma JALT Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The AGM is when members of our chapter will accept nominations to become or continue as officers and role-players for 2024. The positions and current officers are listed down below. All roles, however, are open for nominations. Volunteering at Gunma JALT is a great experience and an opportunity to get to know people and work together with them on events and projects. We are always in need of new faces, voices, hands, and ideas. We hope to see you on November 12.
Current Gunma JALT officers are:
- Chapter President - Heather McCulloch
- Treasurer - Sylvain Bergeron
- Program Chair - Raymond Hoogenboom
- Membership Chair - Duangsamorn Haruyama
- Publicity Chair - Raymond Hoogenboom
- Website - John Larson
- Speakeasy - John Larson
- Hospitality Chair (snacks, drinks, year-end party, etc.) - VACANT
This is an online event hosted by Gunma JALT. See below for access information.
