The Non-Native English Speaking Teacher in the Oral Class
Sunday, September 26th, 2004, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Ataua Aoki, Hitoshi Eiguchi, Michiko Masui, Toyoko Schimidt
Some people assume that oral language classes such as English conversation should be taught by NESTs (Native English Speaking Teachers). However, Non-NESTs have strengths that are sometimes overlooked.
- Non-NESTs often better understand the various difficulties that challenge the learners;
- Japanese Non-NESTs have come from the same cultural and educational background as their students;
- Non-NESTs are examples of successful language learners, thus serve as effective role models.
Organization: Sendai Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Sendai JALT)
Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 1000 yen (students free the first time, and 500 yen thereafter)
Venue: TBA
Location: Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan