Gunma JALT:

Hot Rods: Using Cuisenaire Rods to Promote Conversation

Date: Sunday, April 15th, 2001 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Speaker: Larry Cisar, Kanto Gakuen University

Description:
This interactive workshop shows seven simple, easy, fun ways to get students conversing in their target language. The rods, often associated with the Silent Way, are easily used in a wide variety of situations to promote active language. These techniques can be used in just about all levels of classes. The language(s) of the workshop are the language(s) that the participants want to practice. While the rods are used, practical suggestions for substitutions will be provided.

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

Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 1000 yen, students 200 yen, new-comers free

Venue: Nodai Niko High School (t: 027-323-1483)

Location: Gunma City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan

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