GISDepartment of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies

The course is for students wanting to explore effective teaching and learning within the context of the second language (L2) education. It focuses on issues affecting L2 education, especially in the language classroom, such as L2 motivation and different motivational strategies for fulfilling successful achievement in learning L2s. Its purpose is to give an insight into the educational theory, teaching methods and approaches, teaching materials, lesson planning for educators, and educational specific skills for explaining how to elicit and maintain L2 learners' motivation. It also provides opportunities for developing practical techniques that motivate language learners, and examining, reflecting on and discussing significant aspects of successful language teaching and learning. It encourages the students to consider how they can contribute to learner achievement and to establish their career paths in the related educational fields within the global context.

The course provides opportunities to:
1. acquire theoretical knowledge of motivational strategies in L2 education.
2. examine the connection between motivational strategies and L2 learning conditions.
3. learn the challenging issues in language teaching and learning
4. examine how the expertise of motivational strategies are effectively introduced to L2 education.
5. practice basic ideas for effective L2 teaching.

Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, and “DP 4”.

英語 / English

The presentation, writing assignment, and the related tasks and activities are required for the completion of this course; students are to choose one of the course topics and are required to make a presentation and complete a seminar paper. They are also required to plan their language courses/lessons and implement them in educational organisations. Submission of the final requirements and feedback will be on the learning management systems (HOPPII, etc.).

あり / Yes

あり / Yes

授業形態/methods of teaching：対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[オンライン/online]：Introduction

Course guidance on seminar Ⅰ

2[対面/face to face]：Studies of Effective Teaching (1)

Issues in the theory of L2 teachers

3[対面/face to face]：Studies of Effective Teaching (2)

Issues in teaching methodology

4[対面/face to face]：Studies of Effective Teaching (3)

Issues in the theory of creating teaching materials

5[対面/face to face]：Studies of Effective Teaching (4)

Issues in the theory of teaching conditions

6[対面/face to face]：Studies of Effective Teaching (5)

Issues in the theory of planning lessons

7[対面/face to face]：Studies of Effective Teaching (6)

Reviews and discussion (1)

8[対面/face to face]：Studies of L2 Motivational Strategies (1)

Issues in the practice of L2 teaching methods and approaches (1)

9[対面/face to face]：Studies of L2 Motivational Strategies (2)

Issues in the practice of L2 teaching methods and approaches (2)

10[対面/face to face]：Studies of L2 Motivational Strategies (3)

Issues in the practice of creating teaching materials (1)

11[対面/face to face]：Studies of L2 Motivational Strategies (4)

Issues in the practice of creating teaching materials (2)

12[対面/face to face]：Studies of L2 Motivational Strategies (5)

Issues in the practice of planning lessons

13[対面/face to face]：Studies of L2 Motivational Strategies (6)

Reviews and discussion (2)

14[対面/face to face]：Consolidation of SeminarⅠ

Reviews and discussion (3)

1. Every week before attending class, students are required to comprehend the assigned readings.
2. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 4 hours each.

1. Dörnyei, Z. (2001). Motivational strategies in the language classroom. Cambridge UP.
2. Kyriacou, C. (2009). Effective teaching in schools: Theory and practice. Oxford UP.

1. Dörnyei, Z., & Ushioda, E. (2009). Motivation, language identity and the L2 self. Multilingual Matters.
2. Dörnyei, Z., & Ushioda, E. (2011). Teaching and researching motivation. Cambridge UP.
3. Dörnyei, Z. (2020). Innovations and challenges in language learning motivation. Routledge.
4. Larsen-Freeman, D. & Anderson, M. (2011). Techniques and principles in language teaching. Oxford UP.
5. Walker, R. & Adelman, C. (1992). A guide to classroom observation. Routledge.
6. Schunk, D. H. (2016). Handbook of self-regulation of learning and performance. (2nd ed.). Routledge.

Evaluation will be based on:
1. Class participation (10%)
2. Presentation (20%)
3. Writing assignment (40%)
4. Educational practices (30%)
More than 2 unexcused absences will result in failure of this course.

More advanced notice of assigned readings will be given in order to allow students to prepare for class discussions.

Use a laptop in class, get lecture materials, etc. in HOPPII.

1. Students are required to practice L2 teaching as seminar activities targeting L2 learners at different ages and levels for assuring L2 motivational theories and strategies.
2. Information about schedules of the seminar activities are provided and discussed in the class: visiting and running language courses/classes in schools, etc.
3. The courses presented below to be recommended to take:
a. Language Education in the Digital Era
b. Second Language Acquisition

At least one of the courses presented below:
1. TESOLⅠ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ, & Ⅳ
2. Comparative Education
3. English Teaching in Primary School
4. English Teaching in Primary School advanced