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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