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English in Elementary School
ALT Skill Development ConferenceMonday, January 23rd
Martin Sedaghat
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History of ES English
• TOEFL score data for 2004-2005 put Japan next to last in Asia, just one point above North Korea. Is English being introduced too late?
• Since 2002, about 97% of Japanese ES have introduced some form of English lessons, but with widely varying frequencies.
• Compulsory English classes officially began in April 2011, with all 5th and 6th graders having one lesson per week (35 periods in one year).
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History of ES English
• The Japan Business Federation (Nippon Keidanren) strongly backs ES English education, citing a lack of employees who can use English.
• 70% of parents and guardians support compulsory English education.
• Some academics oppose English in ES, saying that many teachers are untrained in planning and presenting lessons, and that Japanese children should spend more time studying their mother tongue.
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Goals of ES English
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Goals of ES English
• Preparation for JHS English• Alphabet and phonics• Classroom English (open your books,
take out a pencil, work together...)• “Thinking in English” (dog, train,
baseball...)• Confidence
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Challenges of ES English
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Challenges of ES English
• Pronunciation (not katakana)• 100% English vs. 100% translation• No English outside of the classroom• Shy, embarassed, or low-level
students• Motivation (why should we study
English?)
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1. Preparation
2. Presentation
3. Mindset
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Preparation
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Tools
• Flashcards (organize by theme)• Big books• Posters• Maps• Realia (authentic objects)• Puppets (for youngest classes)• Movies (holiday themes, music
videos)
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Laminate. Everything.
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Curriculum
1st and 2nd year:Greetings, introductions, and themed vocabulary (animals, food, body parts...)
3rd and 4th year:Build on 1st and 2nd year English, focus on speaking and listening
5th and 6th year:Speaking, listening, reading, and writingCommunication and simple grammar structuresStudents use English to talk about themselves and their world
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Lesson Planning
• Circle Time• Review• New language/vocabulary• Short activity• Check understanding• Main activity
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English Room
• Physically sets English apart from normal, daily classes
• Chairs and desks can be set up for different games/activities
• Space for theme/culture displays• Use as discipline (if students
misbehave, return to homeroom)
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English Room Themes
AlphabetNumbersFeelingsDays and monthsColors and shapesAnimalsDirectionsPhonics (easy words)
Body partsClothesFood and drinkAdjectivesCountriesJobsClassroom itemsPolite English
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Presentation
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Circle Time
• Begin every class with the same rhythm and repetition, adding to the “circle” throughout the year.
• Greeting, weather, day, month, how are you?, alphabet, numbers, chants, song, book...
• Useful as warm-up and English “switch on”, as well as review
• 5-10 minutes
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Songs and Chants
• Background music to set atmosphere• Match music to class attitude• Music to signal transitions/activities• Music to introduce (and review)
language points• TPR music (connect listening,
singing, and movement)• Repeat multiple times
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English Speeches
• Students have a chance to use English to describe themselves and their world
• Help building confidence before entering Junior High School
• Students practice vital non-verbal parts of communication (eye contact, posture, body language/gestures)
• Connect to JHS and HS speech contests
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Phonics
• Part of Circle Time?• Start with individual letter sounds (A
is for apple), then vowel sounds (hat, hit, hot), and move into 3 and 4 letter words
• Gradually merge into easy sight reading
• Spelling Bee!
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Mindset
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Homeroom Teacher
• Discipline (not ALT’s job)• Join students (learn games and
activities)• Help slow learners• Communication with ALT (easy
conversation, information about school events)
• Students should see their HRTs using English
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Points to Think About
• English instructions and praise• Name cards• Pair vs. group work• Competitive games
Students vs. themselves (bingo)Students vs. each other (quiz
game)
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Multiple Intelligences
• Use different kinds of lessons and activities to appeal to different kinds of learning
Arts (drawing and crafts)Music (singing and dancing)Drama (skits)SportsPuzzles and memorization
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Play to your own strengths!
• Use your own interests, hobbies, background, and experiences in your teaching
• If a lesson is interesting for you, it will be interesting for your students