Kobe JALT:

Functional Literacy and Contextual Learning Theories

Date: Saturday, November 28th, 2009 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Speaker: April Amihan Alcazar, Bill Balsamo 2009 Asian Scholar

Description:
The paper explores the application of two learning theories, functional literacy theory and contextual learning theory, as applied to English language learning in Japan. Citing empirical research on using these two theories and discussing how it will assist in professional teacher development, the author concludes that these theories can help English language teachers achieve their objectives in teaching English courses that are relevant, current, and interesting to students.

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

Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 1,000 yen

Venue: Kobe YMCA (2-7-15 Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe. tel: 078-241-7204) 3rd Floor

Location: Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

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