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4 thoughts on “Anger from Colleagues”
Wow! Zach is taking on the East Asian educational norms by using TPRS and fun. That is no small thing. I wonder if his co-teacher is also a native English speaker, or is a local teacher.
He could point out that educational standards for language learning are focusing more on communication ability and not merely the ability to know grammar rules and memorize the meaning of written words. Those skills the students probably have. But can they communicate in English with a native speaker in a natural way? Apparently not. So he can point out that he wants to help his students develop communication skills, not merely reading and grammar knowledge. He could talk about how the brain retains knowledge best when things are low-stress, fun, and even a little weird.
China is slowly moving towards communication as a goal of language learning instead of rote memorization of written texts. I don’t know how much Korea is doing so yet. Perhaps there is some leverage from that.
It’s also helpful to point out that we are not forgetting about grammar, merely teaching it in a more effective manner. Once students have acquired the structures, through comprehensible input, then it is simple to point out the regularities and explain the grammar. It will make more sense to them because they already possess the structures.
Perhaps the co-teacher thinks that silly stories are demeaning for upper level students. Well, stories don’t have to be silly (though it helps to remember them). It’s perfectly possible to use more “dignified” content and keep the principle of comprehensible input.
Ben,
Can we put Zach in touch with the teachers in Japan that are using TPRS? They have dealt with much of this and might be a great support system for him? I can get you that information if you think that it would be helpful for him!!
with love,
Laurie
Yes pls. send it to me at benslavic@yahoo.com and I will get it to him. He is not in this group.