Title- Use of a Can-do List as an Autonomy and Motivation Support Tool
Presenter- Naoyuki Naganuma
Abstract- English becomes a subject in the 5th and 6th grades of elementary school under the new course of study from 2020. What can we expect from this change? The issue of assessment is now one of the biggest concerns. However, an accurate grading of student performance does not encompass everything about assessment. Setting a can-do list to guide achievement goals and indicators of progress gives students and teachers a long-term perspective of learning. In addition, such a list helps to promote learner and teacher autonomy. Furthermore, a can-do list can be a great source of motivation. Designing your own classroom activities based on a can-do list to enhance self-efficacy will be discussed. There will be a focus on the recently published MEXT materials, "We Can!" and "Let'sTry!", created especially for the transition period.
Bio- Naoyuki Naganuma, Ph.D., is a professor of the International Education Center at Tokai University. His research interests are mainly on language learning motivation and language testing, especially can-do oriented assessment to promote learning and motivation. He was a committee member of MEXT for setting learning attainment targets in the form of can-do lists in foreign language education.
