(1) Retasking Dictogloss; (2) Extremely Short Stories (ESS)
Saturday, May 23rd, 2015, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Speaker: Mike Stockwell (Sugiyama Jogakuen University), Saya Ike (Sugiyama Jogakuen University), Cheryl DiCello (Sugiyama Jogakuen University)
(1) Retasking Dictogloss
This presentation will demonstrate three ways a short dictogloss component on quizzes supports vocabulary acquisition, timely assessment, and evaluation of achievement for learners.
(2) Extremely Short Stories
ESS is a creative writing activity in which students write freely on a given topic, following a rule of "exactly 50 words." ESS was introduced at three universities. In this presentation we will discuss discourse patterns and attitudes towards English learning.
Organization: Gifu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Gifu JALT)
Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 1,000 yen (first time free)
Venue: Juroku Plaza, 4F, meeting room 1
Location: Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
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