2006 Fiscal Year Final Research Report Summary
A study of English language teacher education for young learners in Japan
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16320075
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Research Field |
Foreign language education
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| Research Institution | Graduate School of Language Sciences, Kanda University of International Studies |
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Principal Investigator |
KOBAYASHI Miyoko Kanda University of International Studies, Graduate School of Language Sciences, Professor, 言語科学研究科, 教授 (00364927)
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| Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) |
NOBUKO Hasegawa Kanda University of International Studies, Graduate School of Language Sciences, Professor, 言語科学研究科, 教授 (20208490)
YUKIE Horiba Kanda University of International Studies, Graduate School of Language Sciences, Professor, 言語科学研究科, 教授 (40316831)
SHOKO Haraoka Kanda University of International Studies, Professor, 英米語学科, 教授 (30129887)
MAKIKO Tanaka Kanda University of International Studies, Associate Professor, 英米語学科, 助教授 (40236633)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2004 – 2006
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| Keywords | English for Young Learners / teacher education / investigation of language teachers / English language ability / curriculum development / English teaching at primary level / assessment of language ability / qualifying language teachers |
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| Research Abstract |
The aims of the research project 'A study of English language teacher education for young learners in Japan' have been: 1) holistic integration of theory and practice in relation to this topic; 2) an examination of expert opinions on the expertise of teachers of young language learners; 3) identification of essential knowledge and skills required of such teachers; and 4) a proposal for a framework to develop teacher training programmes taking into account the needs of different types of trainees. Research activities conducted in the past three years involved: 1) literature surveys to establish a theoretical basis for teacher education for young English learners; 2) two questionnaire surveys involving approximately 400 teachers, both in the state and the private sectors; and 3) examination and analysis of handbooks for English teaching for young learners and of teachers ' manuals for course books. Drawing on the findings of these activities, the research team has proposed a framework to
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develop teacher training programmes and suggested different types of curriculum models. The research has achieved a broader international perspective by looking beyond Japanese state primary schools and by examining English teaching in the private sector as well as early foreign language teaching in other countries. By doing so, it has attempted to present a new paradigm in foreign language teaching for young learners.
In addition to the research activities listed above, a colloquium has been held each year, inviting internationally acclaimed researchers and practitioners in the field to discuss topical issues in the area, and an annual research report of approximately 200 pages has been compiled and distributed each year not only to disseminate the research findings but also to enlighten practitioners of English language teaching to children.
Through the above activities, it has become evident that this area is badly under-researched and there is an urgent need to accumulate additional data for further improvements of teaching practice. The project activities have also helped establish networks with various organizations and institutions to develop further research. Less
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Research Products
(84 results)
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[Journal Article] Honorifics.2005
Author(s)
Nobuko Hasegawa
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Journal Title
The Blackwell Companion to Syntax, Vol 2. (Martin Everaert and Henk Van Riemsdijk (eds.)) (Blackwell Publishing)
Pages: 493-543
Description
「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
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[Journal Article] 読解タスクと語彙習得2005
Author(s)
堀場裕紀江(共著)
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Journal Title
平成16年度 日本学術振興会 科学研究費補助金 基盤研究(基盤研究(B))研究報告書「心理言語学およびコーパス言語学的アプローチによる英文読解中心の語彙習得研究」
Pages: 30-51
Description
「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
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[Journal Article] Honkenkyuu projekuto no gaiyoo to mokuteki.2005
Author(s)
Kobayashi Miyoko.
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Journal Title
A study of English language teacher education for young learners in Japan. [Research Report]. Grant-in-aid for scientific research (B)(Kobayashi, M. (Ed.))(Kanda University of International Studies) (2)
Pages: 1-8
Description
「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
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[Journal Article] Honorifics.2005
Author(s)
Hasegawa Nobuko.
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Journal Title
The Blackwell Companion to Syntax. (Blackwell Publishing.) Vol 2
Pages: 493-543
Description
「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
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[Journal Article] Dokkai tasuku to goi-shuutoku.2005
Author(s)
Horiba Yukie, Fukaya K.
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Journal Title
Vocabulary Learning and Reading : Psycholinguistic and corpuslinguistic approaches. [Research Report]. Grant-in-aid for scientific research (B)(K.Fukaya (Ed.)(St, Luke' s College of Nursing.)
Pages: 30-51
Description
「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
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