新科目「英語ワークショップ」の試み

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This is an interim report on a new course "English Workshop." It is aimed at catering to various students' levels and needs. It is a small tutorial class where each student improves their English proficiency by learning individually with the help of teachers. In class, a Japanese teacher has a tutorial with each student. The teacher identifies each student's interests and needs and suggests ways of learning, or recommends some study materials. There are two core activities in each class : talking with the native teacher, and extensive reading. Each class of eight students take turns to come to interact with the native teacher for about twenty minutes. Other than the core activities, each student will be encouraged to learn English on their own, at their own pace. Outside class, they are required to learn English and take notes of what and how they learn in their learning diary. They are also required to keep a diary in English at home. Overall, it was found that the students saw some progress in their English proficiency and their motivation increased.
2010-12-24