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Motivation to Learn in the FL Classroom: Characteristics and Strategies for Success

Sunday, March 11th, 2001, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Speaker: Michael Mathis, Tsurumi SHS in Yokohama

After a lecture comparing factors that can adversely affect students' motivation to learn FL in Japan versus students in the U.S., there will be a workshop demonstrating certain types of activities and teaching strategies for increasing student participation. Novice level Spanish language communicative activities will be used to demonstrate these techniques.

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

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

Venue: Gino Bunka Kaikan, (3 minutes walk from JR Kannai Station)

Location: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

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