Kevin Ramsden
   Department   Kyoto University of Foreign Studies  Department of Global Studies, Faculty of Global Engagement
   Position   Professor
Type Other Special Instructions about Teaching Activities
Period 2010/11
Item 2010-2011年 ALT半期セミナー
Details In the morning workshop, I present and lead discussions on the use of authentic materials in the second language classroom, and outline current theoretical and practical approaches that have been adopted and implemented in Japan. In the afternoon workshop, I introduce a number of techniques and actual materials for use in Japanese JHS/HS classrooms. My focus is particularly on the audio/visual medium, and therefore features songs and short DVD clips, among other examples. The core of this approach was to present how grammar could be taught through these techniques, and also create a fun, interesting and motivating learning environment.