Reading Inside and Outside the Classroom
Date: Saturday, June 10th, 2006
Speakers: Richard Barber, Andy Boon, Daniel Stewart, and Roberta Welch
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Place: Tokyo Keizai University, Daiichi Kenkyuu Center, Room 1310
Cost: Members 500 Yen / Non-Members 2000 Yen
Contact: jaltwesttokyo@yahoo.com
The West Tokyo Chapter of JALT (Japan Association of Language Teaching) announces the third in a new series of micro-conferences, each featuring several presenters exploring a particular topic for a whole day. June' s theme is teaching reading.
Speaker #1: Andy Boon (Toyo Gakuen University)
Title: The Search for Irony: Accessing the Reading Process in Action
Abstract: This presentation will discuss how a reader utilizes the linguistic devices within the lyrics of "Ironic" by Alanis Morissette while activating and employing schemata to make inferences and achieve a coherent understanding of the text-as-presented. It examines the relationship between cohesion and coherence in "Ironic" and includes think-aloud data collected from groups of students who were asked to read and process the song lyrics and discuss the "irony" in them. Finally, the role of schema theory will be linked to implications for reading instruction and comprehension.
Speaker #2: Roberta Welch (Toyo Gakuen University)
Title: Individualised Long-Term L2 reading
Abstract: Individualized Long-term L2 Reading" is a presentation that outlines some factors that keep a JSL learner motivated to continue reading. Frequent browsing of bookstores and libraries enables the reader to find reading materials at a suitable language level. Incorporating L2 reading into the reader's daily routine is a key point. A web site facilitates online record-keeping. Reflective writing for the site leads to a variety of discoveries concerning L2 reading. Inspiring books encourage the reader to read even more.
Speaker #3: Richard Barber (Toyo Gakuen University)
Title: Using Song Lyrics for Reading Content Words with Young Learners
Abstract: This collaborative, closed-task activity helps young learners to read onset letters in content words of childrenŐ s song lyrics. Young learners enjoy working together to arrange the mixed-up lyrics of a song whose meaning they have recently worked with. It fosters collaborative dialogue and peer-interaction as the learners work together to arrange on the table the mixed-up song lyrics they have on strips of paper. It suits all levels, as even false beginners at kindergarten level can use guidance from the instructor and classmates about the onset sound of key words to successfully complete the activity.
Speaker #4: Daniel Stewart
Title: If I Knew Then What I Know Now: Advice on Setting Up an Extensive Reading Program
Abstract: Starting an extensive reading (ER) programme is probably the best way you can help your students improve their English Skills. Taking a little time to organize your programme before giving the students the books can make the programme much more effective and your own life much easier. This seminar will give practical advice for those considering starting a programme. For those who are already doing ER, other ways to use your existing library will be shown.
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