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The 2009 Kagoshima Teaching Children Conference

Event Speaker(s): 
Publisher Pres 2 Megumi Takemura is an ELT Consultant and Teacher Trainer of Pearson Longman. She has over 10 years of teaching experience and is excited to have the opportunity to share ideas and techniques she has built in the past. 竹村 恵 10年以上にわた
Sunday, June 21, 2009 - 10:45am to 11:45am

Description:
Teaching English at Elementary Schools ? Simple and Meaningful Activities
One of the primary purposes of Shogakko Gaikoku-go Katsudo is to nurture a positive attitude and willingness to communicate ? this is an important challenge for everyone teaching English to children! What exactly is expected to be taught and how can be young learners be motivated to communicate in English? Most children are naturally full of curiosity no matter how old they are, and this "curiosity" can be the key trigger in helping teachers nurture and motivate their students. Join this presentation and find out how to engage children's curiosity with English language learning.
小学校外国語活動の目標のひとつに、「積極的にコミュニケーションを図ろうとする態度の育成」が挙げられています。子どもを教える者にとってはなんとも大 きな、しかし大切な課題ですね。一体何を教えることが求められているのでしょうか?どうすれば子どもたちにその様な態度を身につけさせることができるので しょうか。子どもというのは基本的に、年齢に関わらず好奇心の塊です。そしてこの「好奇心」こそが、大きな目標を達成するために一役かってくれるかもしれ ません。このプレゼンテーションでは、子どもたちの好奇心を英語学習と結びつける方法をご紹介します。

Event in Planning: 
Scheduled
Event Type: 
Cost for JALT Members: 
Free
Cost for non-JALT Members: 
3,000 yen