I’ll be in Japan in November talking about genre-based pedagogy, the teaching/learning cycle, critical thinking, Q: Skills for Success 2nd Edition, and Inside Writing. Come join me!
JALT 2015, Shizuoka (Japanese Association for Language Teaching International Conference)
- Saturday Nov 21, 1:20-2:20pm, Room 910:
Integrated Skills, Critical Thinking, & Academics
Discover how to connect reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary in exciting and engaging ways. Thought-provoking questions are explored from multiple angles through complementary readings, authentic videos, comprehensive skill instruction, and embedded language development. Participants will experience the process of using online and offline discussions, writing models, and self-reflection in this interactive demonstration, which is centered on the question: What makes a public place appealing? - Sunday Nov 22, 4:40-6:10pm, Room 1001-1:
Mastering Real Writing With the Teaching/Learning Cycle
Experience the power of language-focused, scaffolded instruction for academic and professional writing. The Teaching/Learning Cycle is a genre-based writing pedagogy that prepares all students to understand and produce the genres they need for school and work. Grammar and vocabulary are meaningfully integrated as students write with purpose in authentic contexts. Using cutting-edge research and classroom examples, the presenter demonstrates the three stages of genre analysis, collaborative writing, and independent composition for learners of all levels.
Oxford Day 2015, Sunday Nov 29, Kyoto University
10-11am: Mastering Real Writing with the Teaching/Learning Cycle (Inside Writing)
Nigel Caplan 