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Beyond Four Skills: Planning Based on Four Strands #662

Mon, Nov 23, 11:55-12:20 JST | Zoom 5
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Many language-program curricula are organized according to the four skills. However, Nation’s (2013) four-strands model (fluency practice, meaning-focused input, meaning-focused output, language-focused learning) offers a different, more comprehensive approach. This presentation introduces a project which applied J.D. Brown’s curriculum design process, using Nation’s four strands as the underlying principle. The presenters discuss integrating CLIL, EAP, extensive reading, and other aspects under the four-strands principle, with particular attention on a stand-alone class for fluency development.

Howard Brown

Howard Brown

Melodie Cook

Melodie Cook

University of Niigata Prefecture
Dr. Mel has been teaching in Japan and Canada since 1992. She holds a PhD from Macquarie University and is a tenured professor at the University of Niigata Prefecture. Her research interests include high-stakes entrance examinations, intercultural families and schooling in Japan and adoption and fostering in Japan. Her hobbies are playing Candy Crush for hours on end while watching Netflix and scambaiting videos. She loves all things cat.