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Date: January 31, 2009, 03:19:54 PM
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| Summary: 'Give a man a fish...' We all know the old tale, but those of us who've taught in Japan also know how hard it is to get folks here to take responsibility for their own learning...
This is a very good article - anyone teaching or considering teaching in Japan would do well to read it.
"Learning is a complex process and various skills and strategies must be taught and developed to be successful. One area that is easily overlooked by teachers of English conversation is the need to help students be aware of the learning process as it relates to language acquisition..." |
I'll tease you with a few choice excerpts, but you'll have to go read it for yourself if you want to know more... (however, do save yourself a bit of work, read on and see if you do want to know more  )
Following are a few excerpts from some sections of the article - The entire article is around two pages and well worth reading...
Learning Through Use
"To begin with, students of English conversation must understand the fundamental difference between learning about the language and learning to use it for verbal communication..."
Communication is the Goal
"Although accuracy of use will aid ability to communicate, it should not be a prerequisite for communication in the initial stages and certainly should not be allowed to hinder the communication process..."
Language Learning is Active
"... learning English conversation cannot be passive. The teacher cannot teach the language to the students any easier than the teacher can make or force the student to learn the language. However, the teacher can help the students in their learning of the language..."
So, there's the teaser (go read it for yourselves  )
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