2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
English Teaching Materials to Improve Communication Abilities of Institute of Technology Students
Project/Area Number |
26370688
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Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
Section | 一般 |
Research Field |
Foreign language education
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Research Institution | Sendai National College of Technology |
Principal Investigator |
Okazaki Kumiko 仙台高等専門学校, 総合工学科, 教授 (70290690)
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Project Period (FY) |
2014-04-01 – 2018-03-31
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Keywords | 高等専門学校 / コミュニケーション |
Outline of Final Research Achievements |
This research was conducted to ascertain effective English instruction methods for improving communication capabilities of science and technology students at Institutes of Technology (Kosen). Based on materials that the author's group developed, students were instructed to produce written and oral presentations of their studies related to science and technology in English. Results demonstrated that the students' practice at organizing their thoughts in English is useful for improving their competence and basic attitudes in science and technology related communication activities.
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Free Research Field |
英語教育
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