Language Classroom Content & Pedagogy Junior/Senior High School Research-Oriented Short Presentation
The Impact of Assistant Language Teachers on English Education in Shizuoka
To the best of the presenter’s knowledge, no studies (in English) have been found on ALTs specific impacts at the prefectural level concerning English language outcomes in Shizuoka. The study’s findings showed that teaching methods continue to be influenced by traditional teaching methods; however, there is some effort to integrate more communicative approaches. For more positive impacts, there is a need for clarity across schools about ALTs’ job roles and functions.
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Akierah Binns, MSc is a public relations and communications professional with over five years of experience. After a stint in a senior public service position in Jamaica, she transitioned into education. She was an English language instructor in Japan for three years. While living in Japan, she completed research on the Impact of language teachers on English Education. She is now a doctoral student at the University of Guelph where she is pursuing research on organizational leadership and management.