JALT2025 - Tokyo

Bridging Classroom Output and Real-World Communication: A Design and Action Research Approach to Developing CEFR-Based Instructional Materials

Nov 1, 2025, 12:45 PM

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

Practice-oriented Workshop (30-minutes) Materials and Assessment Room 408

Speakers

Ania Gonzalez (Tsuchiura Nihon University Secondary School) Engel Villareal (Tsuchiura Nihon University Secondary School) Fatima Logarta (Tsuchiura NIhon University Secondary School)

Description

This workshop presents a model for developing teaching and assessment materials aimed at improving key language skills – writing, oral interaction, reading, and public speaking – within the framework of the CEFR. Drawing on design research and action research, we will demonstrate how iterative cycles can guide high school EFL/ESOL learners from surface-level proficiency to more advanced communicative competency.

Summary

This workshop presents a model for developing teaching and assessment materials aimed at improving key language skills – writing, oral interaction, reading, and public speaking – within the framework of the CEFR. Drawing on design research and action research, we will demonstrate how iterative cycles can guide high school EFL/ESOL learners from surface-level proficiency to more advanced communicative competency.

Presentation materials

Presentation - Bridging Output to Real World.pptx