Kimiko Tateishi
Hokuiriku Gakuin Elementary School
About
Kimiko Tateishi has taught in elementary schools for 13 years. She is currently the Grade 5 homeroom teacher at Hokuriku Gakuin Elementary School in Kanazawa City. She is interested in using extensive reading in classes of English as a foreign language.Sessions
Language Skills Developing an Extensive Reading Program for Young Learners of English more
Sun, Nov 14, 14:45-15:10 Asia/Tokyo
To increase exposure to authentic English among students at our Japanese elementary school, we implemented an audio-assisted extensive reading program. In this workshop, we will share our experiences in growing this program over several years, including both successes and shortcomings. From the initial stages of development to evaluation of impact, we will offer candid and practical tips for administering a reading program that is age-appropriate for young learners of English as a foreign language.
