Secondary School Teaching Workshops

Date and Time: Monday 25th March, 09:30-12:30
Session:Improving JHS students’ interactive speaking skills

Aimed at:Junior high school English teachers

Background:

The new course of study calls for students to learn interactive speaking (やりとり) and many
learners and their parents see the ability to communicate interactively as the most desirable
outcome of foreign language learning. This session will give practical ideas for teaching andassessing interactive speaking.

Learning aims: Teachers will learn how to:• model and manage interactive speaking tasks• give feedback to help students improve• rate students’ interactive speaking proficiency through performance assessments.
TIMESESSIONCONTENTThis session will include the following elements.

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09:30-12:30(includescomfort break)

Improving JHS
students’interactivespeaking skills•••

A live demonstration of interactive speaking activities for thejunior high school classroom
Analysis of the demonstrationo What is interactive speaking?
o How do I provide scaffolding for interactive speaking?
o How can I give feedback to students in large classes?
An example performance assessment task and rating criteria
Teaching practice of the techniques from the session, giving
you the confidence to apply them in your classroom.

Date and Time: Monday 25th March, 13:30-16:30
Session:Teaching grammar to JHS students

Aimed at:Junior high school English teachers

Background:

The new course of study calls for students to focus on grammar for communication. Thismeans paying attention to functions and pragmatic meaning as well as grammatical form.
In this session, teachers will explore how ideas from cognitive science can assist whenteaching grammar.

Learning aims: Teachers will learn how to:• manage students’ cognitive load during grammar explanations• check for understanding• allocate lesson time appropriately for grammar practice.
TIMESESSION

13:30-16:30(includescomfort break)Teaching
grammar to
JHS students

CONTENTThis session will include the following elements.

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A look at the aims and purpose of grammar teaching
Managing cognitive load
Different approaches to different grammar structures
Allocating time for explanations and practice
Written grammar and spoken grammar

Date and Time: Tuesday 26th March, 09:30-12:30
Session:Using a MEXT-approved textbook to improve SHS students’interactive discussion skills

Aimed at:Senior high school English teachers

Background:

The Courses of Study divide speaking into interaction and production. This seminar focuseson helping students take part in interactive discussions. It is based on materials containedin the ENRICH LEARNING textbook, developed by Tokyo Shoseki in collaboration with theBritish Council. The session will include teaching demonstrations, analysis, discussion andmicro-teaching practice.

Learning aims: Teachers will learn how to:• provide students with the background information they need to have a productivediscussion• model and set up discussion activities• give formative feedback and opportunities for further practice.
TIMESESSION

Improving SHS
09:30-12:30
students’(includesinteractive
comfort break) discussion
skillsCONTENTThis session is based on Unit 7 of ENRICH LEARNING 2 and will
include the following content.

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A live demonstration of an interactive discussion activity
Analysis of the demonstrationo What are the differences between discussions anddebates?
o How can I scaffold interactive discussions?
o How can I give feedback to students in large classes?
Teaching practice of the techniques from the session, giving
you the confidence to apply them in your classroom.

Date and Time: Tuesday 26th March,13:30-16:30
Session:Using a MEXT-approved textbook to teach writing to SHS students

Aimed at:Senior high school English teachers

Background:This seminar focuses on helping students write an effective essay. It is based on materials
contained in the ENRICH LEARNING textbook, developed by Tokyo Shoseki incollaboration with the British Council. The materials use “big questions” to stimulate students’curiosity and encourage a sense of enquiry.

Learning aims: Teachers will be better able to:• engage students actively in the topic they are writing about• encourage students to consider diverse opinions• provide opportunities for formative feedback.
TIMESESSIONCONTENTThe session is based on Unit 5 from ENRICH LEARNING 2 and will
include the following content.
13:30-16:30(includes
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Teaching
writing to SHSstudents••••

Engaging students with the topic through “big questions”.
Considering different points of view
Structuring and drafting an effective essay
Formative feedback.