Using Participation Points to Promote Participation

Sunday, February 8th, 2004, 2:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Speaker: Tamara Milbourn, Matsuyama University

Students need to use a language in order to acquire it. However, foreign language teachers in Japan often have a difficult time encouraging their students to "participate", especially to ask and answer questions. How can teachers motivate students to be livelier? This presentation will discuss a participation point system designed to promote more active student participation in the classroom.

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

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

Venue: Shinonome High School Kinenkan 4F

Location: Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan

Contact Matsuyama JALT

Kiyoshi Shioiri

Work phone: 089-931-6211