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Cultivating Classroom Community Through Small Talk #431

Sun, Nov 22, 12:50-13:15 JST | Zoom 1
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The presenter analyzes the use of brief, teacher-centered small talk over two terms to Japanese high school EFL learners. Two end of term surveys and one end of year class evaluation indicated that students appreciated these anecdotes as a tool to improve their listening skills, warm-up, learn more about their teacher, and create a comfortable classroom environment. Reflections are offered for those interested in implementing small talk in a similar style in their own classrooms.


Presentation Assets

Michael Ellis

Michael Ellis

International Christian University High School
Michael Ellis coordinates the EFL program at International Christian University High School in Tokyo. He holds an MA in TESOL from Teachers College Columbia University. His research interests include reflective teaching practice and the use of CLIL to amplify marginalized voices.