An Approach to Teaching Methods of Foreign Languages and Japanese Teaching
With more and more people to join in Japanese learning, the method of Japanese teaching is getting increasing attention. This article looks back into the teaching methods of foreign languages and analyses the influence of Foreign Language teaching, especially English teaching, on Japanese teaching.
This paper describes the design decisions made in the construction of an online global learning community for grades 7-9 science students. The collaborative learning tools of class profiles, student-scientist forums, and peer review featured in the From Local to Extreme Environments curriculum are discussed in detail. Initial evaluation of these tools and student reactions to global collaborations in this ongoing study will be accomplished through feedback during the unit and embedded surveys.