Sunday, June 26th, 2005, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker: Trevor Sargent EdD (Tottori University)
Discussing and debating controversial issues in EFL classes can be part of an effective way to help students improve their English communication skills. The speaker will propose some practical ways of ensuring that when controversial issues are raised in the classroom, they are dealt with in a way that respects student autonomy, avoids student abuse and models an approach to inquiry that has academic integrity.
Organization: Kagoshima Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Kagoshima JALT)
Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 800 yen
Venue: Seminar Room 117, Ground Floor Kousha Biru, Shinyashiki opposite the Shinyashiki Tram Stop
Location: Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan