Foreign Language Curricula in Japanese High Schools: A Case Study in Miyagi Prefecture

Autor/in	Ball, Daniel
Titel	Foreign Language Curricula in Japanese High Schools: A Case Study in Miyagi Prefecture
Quelle	(2007), (22 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	English (Second Language); English Language Learners; Second Language Instruction; English Teachers; High Schools; Textbook Selection; Teacher Recruitment; Foreign Nationals; Program Evaluation; Modern Language Curriculum; Foreign Countries; Japan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Fremdsprachenunterricht; English language lessons; Teacher; Teachers; Englischunterricht; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; High school; Oberschule; Lehrerrekrutierung; Ausländer; Ausländerin; Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Ausland
Abstract	The purpose of this study was to examine the foreign language curricula in Japanese high schools for the purpose of gaining insight into alternative views of foreign language education. Teachers, administrators, and staff at two high schools in Miyagi Prefecture were interviewed. Teachers were asked about testing, placement procedures, standards, textbook selection, and educational requirements of English teachers. Administrators and staff were asked about facilities, situational needs, and the hiring process for assistant language teachers (ALTs). The results suggest that, while educators in the United States would have much to gain from adopting the systematic and comprehensive approach to foreign language education, the Japanese system would benefit from reforming standards so that they are more in line with expectations at the university level. (As Provided).
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10