Nagoya and Gifu JALT:

"Sometimes, I think they are a kind of God." Metaphors for teachers, learners and language learning

Date: Sunday, April 16th, 2017 Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Speaker: Darren Elliott (Nanzan University)

Description:
Description:In order to make sense of abstract thought, humans have developed a rich facility for metaphor. These metaphors are loaded with meanings to be unpacked and interpreted. Research into education has a strong tradition of metaphor analysis, utilising metaphors for education to categorise differing attitudes towards the learning process. Work such as this suggests the potential of metaphors as a shorthand for attitude systems. If this promise can be realised then researchers will have a powerful tool at hand.

In this presentation / workshop, the presenter will introduce metaphor in an accessible way, and describe a mixed-methods study which sought to examine the possible connection between learners�f metaphors for language learning and their perspectives and attitudes, with a particular focus on learner autonomy. Participants will have a chance to discuss the research methodology and connections to their own practice, as well as some innovative activities to try in the classroom.

Organization: Nagoya and Gifu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Nagoya and Gifu JALT)

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

Venue: Nagoya International Center, 3F, Lecture Room 2

Location: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Contact Nagoya and Gifu JALT

Website: https://jalt.org/nagoya-gifu

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