Event

Concept mapping in content-based classrooms

Friday, January 19th, 2007, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Speaker: Heidi Evans and Todd Squires

Many Japanese university English language programs are moving towards content-based instruction. Confronted with unknown, specialist vocabulary and new concepts, students in content-based courses struggle with not only learning a new subject area but also learning the vocabulary linked to these concepts. Through the use of concept maps, teachers can provide students with a tool for learning new vocabulary, comprehending texts, and synthesizing and organizing new information in meaningful ways that personalize language and content learning.

Organization: Kyoto Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Kyoto JALT)

Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 1000 yen

Venue: Kyoto Kyoiku Bunka Center (Marutamachi, Sakyo-ku)

Location: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

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