Workshop on the Use of Visual Aids - THANK YOU!

Hi,

We had a great time sharing ideas on the use of visual aids in children's classes at our workshop today.

First, we learned how to use Chinese characters to reinforce prepositions; on, under, in, next to, from Mr. Shimizu at Esteem School of English.

It is an activity where children need to think hard to come up with Chinese characters they have learned in Japanese class.

The participants racked their brains to create Chinese characters, considering their students' ages and knowledge. It was a good challenge!!

We also learned how to use illustrations and photos for the practice of colors and clothing items from Ms. Yuriko Mizubuchi at Teddy Bear English School.

In this session, we have learned to pay a close attention to what skills and knowledge the students are mobilizing to accomplish each task. There were a lot of nods, smiles and laughter observed during this session.

Finally we had a group discussion on the same theme, and each participant shared her own unique ideas to use visual aids; including photos taken through Googleimage, cute items from one-coin shops, songs and gestures.

Overall it turned out to be a very fun, informative and active workshop. We thank all the participants for their enthusiasm and contributions.

Our next workshop will be held in March with the theme of teaching reading to children.

Hope to see you all there!
Mari

Workshop on the Use of Visual Aids

Dear members, 

Come and join our 24th workshop focusing on the use of visual aids in kids classes! This workshop is designed so that all the participants can communicate with one another in a relaxed atmosphere. (Curious? Come and see what we will do!) 

Also... ALL the participants will get a gift of a lovely reading book for children!

Now, take a look at the information below, and contact Mari Nakamura at mari-@pop02.odn.ne.jp to make a reservation! 

ETJ Ishikawa Group 24th Workshop

'How to Use Visual Aids in Children's Classes ~ Seeing is Believing!'

Date: Sunday, October 23
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Venue: Kanazawa Kinrosha Plaza in Kitayasue, Kanazawa http://www.kinpura.com/map.html

(about a 10 minute walk from JR Kanazawa Station West Exit)

Room: Room 303
Admission: 500 yen (for both ETJ members and Non-ETJ members) 

Presenters: Ms. Yuriko Mizubuchi and Mr. Yasuhiro Shimizu

Presentation 1 by Yuriko Mizubuchi

Title: Speak, Listen, Read and Write - All While Having Fun!

Summary:

Have you ever wondered how children build a good balance of speaking, writing, listening and reading skills through activities and how each activity should focus on their skills? In this presentation, the presenter will share some activities using cards and pictures that aim to develop children's four skills, and will also show how to implement them effectively. Join this session, and see the process of learning that gives children confidence and joy! 

Bio:

Yuriko Mizubuchi has been teaching English at her own private school, Teddy Bear English School. She teachers elementary school and junior high school students, and has an experience in teaching at public elementary schools. She is also a member of the Storytelling in English Group at a library. 

Presentation 2 by Yasuhiro Shimizu

TItle:'Water' is Next to 'Blue'

Summary:

When teaching 5th or 6th graders, we often face the challenge of how to integrate their intellectual curiosity and knowledge with what English they can use. At Minamikotatsuno Elementary School, where I taught for five years, the teachers often endeavored to plan English lessons overlapping with other subjects in order to arouse a substantial degree of interest in class.

In this workshop, I would like to share with you one of the most typical and successful lessons I became involved in at Minamikotatsuno Elementary School: explaining kanji characters to Japanese language learners by using prepositions. I would be very grateful if you could utilize this lesson in your class settings. 

Bio:

At his Esteem School of English, Yasuhiro Shimizu works with motivated students seeking 'real' tuition. To that end he endeavors to offer the ultimate in quality with every lesson on a one-to-one basis in tune with their subtle requirements. Yasuhiro Shimizu was also ardently engaged in English education in numerous elementary schools in Kanazawa City as an English Activity Assistant and an instructor for many years including Minamikotatsuno, an English education pilot school designated by the Ministry of Education. 

[Esteem School of English http://www.eikaiwaesteem.com/]

Each presentation will be followed by a Q&A session where every one's input is appreciated! We will also have a tea break with snacks and a discussion time. 

Now, mark your calendar, and help us spread the word!

Best wishes,
Mari Nakamura

ETJ Ishikawa Group Coordinator