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This presentation explores the speaking activities in textbooks used by Japanese elementary school teachers of English and examines how they connect to communicative aims. It first focuses on textbook structure, particularly on the PPP-type lessons, and examines how teaching progresses from mechanical drills to communicative drills. Survey and interview findings indicate that while the textbooks help practice communication, teachers adapt flexibly, so students become familiar with the new language items.
Summary
This presentation addresses the nature of existing elementary English textbooks that focus on scripted responses rather than communication. To help students to engage in further communicative activities, the presenter suggests effective way to adapt textbook by examining the underlying principal of approach. The presentation will offer practical strategies for textbook adaptation and material development, considering factors that facilitate or hinder the effective use of materials by Japanese teachers of English (JTEs).
| Teaching Context | Teaching children |
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