In this presentation, there will be two different topics related to L2 classroom, especially in university. First, we will present some activities related to peer feedback both in writing and speaking. In writing, blog will be introduced as an efficient tool to enhance interaction and involvement among students. In speaking, peer feedback as a preparatory task for presentation projects will be discussed. Like these, we will introduce several approaches for speaking and writing, and some video scenes and students’ survey result will be shown. Next, we’d like to talk about some criteria that need to be considered in choosing newspaper materials – up-to-date, relevant to students’ needs, vocabulary level, supplemental materials available, etc. and present some useful textbooks, online newspapers, and some tips to arrange such materials. Participants are expected to share their own ideas and activities in groups for better use of materials. We hope this presentation will be useful for your classes.
このプレゼンテーションは、特に大学英語の授業に関連した二つのトピックについてフォーカスいたします。まず一つ目は、ライティングとスピーキング両方におけるPeer Feedback活動。ライティングにおいては、学生同士の交流や参加を高める効果的なツールとして「ブログ」を提案いたします。また、スピーキングにおいては、プレゼンテーション活動の準備段階において
Peer Feedback活動を考えます。このように、我々はスピーキングとライティング双方のためのアプローチ方法の一部をご紹介し、その中でビデオ撮りした場面やアンケート結果についてもお見せする予定です。次に、新聞の素材を選ぶ際に考慮しなくてはいけない基準、例えば「素材の鮮度」「学生のニーズ」「語彙のレベル」「補助教材」についてお話しいたします。そして、実際に役に立った「テキスト」「オンライン新聞」「教材アレンジの秘訣」についても提案いたします。参加者の皆様は、効果的な教材利用のため、ご自身のアイデアや活動実績をグループで共有していただきます。皆様の日々の授業において、このプレゼンテーションが少しでも役立てることを願っております。
Fuyuhiko Sekido has been teaching English in Japan for more than 10 years, the last 5 years at universities. He completed his MA in American literature at Meiji Gakuin University in March 2000. Mr. Sekido has been a part-time teacher at Rikkyo University since April 2006. His recent research interests include the effective use of literature in English education and practical methods for the language classroom.
Kazushige Cho received his M.A. in Applied Linguistics (2005) from Georgia State University, Atlanta. At present he is a part-time at Keiwa College, Niigata University, Rainbow Language House (conversation school), and Takasaki City University of Economics, teaching L2 reading, writing, business English, presentation skills, and TOEIC. He is a member of JALT Niigata.
