31 October 2025 to 2 November 2025
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター
Asia/Tokyo timezone

Harkness Method for Study Abroad & Language Learning

2 Nov 2025, 12:35
30m
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

3-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0052 / 〒151-0052 東京都渋谷区代々木神園町3-1
Practice-oriented Workshop (30-minutes) Pedagogy Room 505

Speaker

Megan Beggs (Salesian International School)

Description

This workshop explores how the Harkness Method can enhance study abroad preparation and English language acquisition. By fostering critical thinking, student-led discussions, and active engagement, this approach equips learners with essential communicative and analytical skills. Participants will gain practical strategies for implementing Harkness style learning in diverse classroom settings, helping students to develop autonomy in English. The session will include hands-on activities and discussion on adapting the method for different classroom contexts.

Summary

This workshop explores how the Harkness Method can enhance study abroad preparation and English language acquisition. By fostering critical thinking, student-led discussions, and active engagement, this approach equips learners with essential communicative and analytical skills. Participants will gain practical strategies for implementing Harkness style learning in diverse classroom settings, helping students to develop autonomy in English. The session will include hands-on activities and discussion on adapting the method for different classroom contexts.

Teaching Context General

Author

Megan Beggs (Salesian International School)

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