Analyzing the Methods and Effects of a MEXT Program for English Teaching at Elementary School

2018 Fiscal Year Research-status Report

• Project/Area Number: 16K02967
• Research Institution: Kumamoto University
• Principal Investigator: ピダーソン スタン 熊本大学, 大学院教育学研究科, 准教授 (30515747)
• Project Period (FY): 2016-04-01 – 2020-03-31
• Keywords: EFL / young learners / elementary school / reading and writing

Outline of Annual Research Achievements

One paper was submitted to an international journal and has been tentatively accepted. It regards language use by Japanese Primary Teachers in English Classes. In addition, the data for the three years of reading and writing tests have been reported to the relevant School Board.

Current Status of Research Progress

2: Research has progressed on the whole more than it was originally planned.

Reason

Now that most of the data has been gathered the analysis and writing will go smoothly this year.

Strategy for Future Research Activity

Most of the work this year will be analysis and writing. Using video recordings and transcriptions I will analyze my data from various perspectives such as teaching strategies, and how teachers design lessons to meet the three main goals of instruction:.

Causes of Carryover

I will use most of the money for travel for the purposes of presentation. Some monies will be used for travel to gather data.