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Ways; Socio-Cultural Aspects Of Tesl In Japan, Linda Hiroko Enga Jan 1982

Ways; Socio-Cultural Aspects Of Tesl In Japan, Linda Hiroko Enga

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The objective of this paper is to present aspects of the Japanese society and culture which may directly or indirectly affect the ESL class, specifically in a Japanese college or university. An analysis of these facts and their relevance in the ESL class and teaching techniques which have been used to meet the specific needs of the Japanese ESL students are also given.


Meeting The Challenges Of A Multi-Level Class, Valerie Berger Jan 1982

Meeting The Challenges Of A Multi-Level Class, Valerie Berger

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This paper draws from my experiences teaching an intensive, multi-level, English as a Second Language class which students attended on an irregular basis. The first section considers the sociological factors which created this kind of learning situation. The second states my basic assumptions about teaching in an environment lacking both homogeneity and consistency. The third section relates strategies I developed to meet the unique demands of this circumstance.

Although this paper was a requirement for my Master of Arts in Teaching degree, I have written it to be of value to volunteers or other individuals having little formal training in …


Increasing Cultural Awareness Through Effective Classroom Dynamics, Maria Cristina Enriquez Y Arcaraz Jan 1982

Increasing Cultural Awareness Through Effective Classroom Dynamics, Maria Cristina Enriquez Y Arcaraz

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No abstract provided.


American Cultural Values : A Look At One's Own Cultural Identity, Judith Day, Jane Farrell Jan 1982

American Cultural Values : A Look At One's Own Cultural Identity, Judith Day, Jane Farrell

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This paper is presented in two sections. Part A sets out a 16-lesson course for American ESL teachers in which people will look at personal and cultural values, with the goal of achieving an objective insight into the values of their culture and developing ways of incorporating this awareness in the ESL classroom. Should this course be used by non-American teachers there is another course outline (see Alternative Course Outline for Non-native Speakers of English) that has been developed. Part B is an articulation of some major values pertinent to American society. Areas covered are success, time, work, individualism, equality, …


A Personal Approach To Teaching As Applied In Three Situations, Carol Lee Converse Jan 1982

A Personal Approach To Teaching As Applied In Three Situations, Carol Lee Converse

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No abstract provided.