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ETM 4 (Dragons)
ETM 3 (Dragons)
ETM 2 (Snakes)
ETM 1 (Snakes)
Exploring ETM Members’ Writing
Most recent reports on Development and Goals
What I Learned in ETM4: Growing Through Team Teaching and Global Perspectives
Before Through ETM1 to ETM3, I have learned that challenge, enjoyment, and confidence are three…
Development in ETM2
Before My goal this semester was to speak English with confidence. Also, it was to…
My goal in ETM 4
※The writing style isn’t consistent, but don’t worry about it. Before My goal in ETM…
My development in ETM4
Before My goal of ETM4 is acquiring English speaking skill that required for teachers and…
Development and Wrapping up
After I became more confident in my approach to communicate. I was not good at…
My goal in ETM4
Before I have two goals in ETM4. The first one is to learn the differences…
Most Recent Critical Incidents
My experience in Nakano ES
Orientation The goal of our class was to be able to use the expressions “Where…
My realization at Nakano ES
Orientation The goal of the class was to be able to use new words through…
Important experience at Nakano elementary school
Orientation The goal of Unit 7, ‘Welcome to Japan,’ is to introduce wonderful places in…
Make the Most of Our Time in English Class
Orientation The goal of our class is “Let’s share some memories from our six years…
What Nakano School Taught Me
Orientation The main goal of the lesson was to teach students how to ask and…
My first challenge
Orientation Our class goal was for students to be able to say about their memories…
Most recent Philosophies
My Teaching Philosophy in ETM4: Deepening My Understanding of English Education
My understanding of English education became much deeper through ETM4. In this course, I learned…
ETM4 teaching philosophy
Through the ETM classes, I learned a lot of things to be a good English…
My teaching philosophies in ETM4
I think English is the most important language. Because English is known as Universal language….
My philosophy in ETM2
My previous views on English I have admired English since childhood. It was during secondary…
English starts with communication
(1) Who I amI used to think English was very difficult. I did not know…
My Philosophy ETM4
Through my practical experience during teaching practice, I feel my perspective on English education has…
Recent Micro-teaching Posts
Group 5: Reflection of mini class
Lesson Plan and Materials ETM…
Group 4: What is your dream?
Lesson Plan and Materials ETM…
Group 3: Talking about My Hero!
Lesson Plan and Materials ETM…
Group 2: Writing about The Best Memories
Lesson Plan and Materials ETM…
Group 1: Weekend Plan
Lesson Plan and Materials ETM…
Micro teaching in ETM3
In grammar teaching, I taught…
Recent Discussion on the ETM Site
I hope to make a chance for English Dep. students to talk to OBs and OGs about their experiences with…
@senrio , If you become a teacher, you will get to know the students well, and it will be easier…
@senrio , I would be interested to know how rote learning is used in Japanese schools. I’ll ask some ETM…
@senrio , I was very interested to read about your teaching practice experience. English classes should not be too difficult…
@miku2024 , It was interesting to read the characteristics of each kind of school that you wrote. I believe that…
@miku2024 It was a pleasure to study English education with you in the ETM courses. I also appreciated your active…
@mizuki2024 , Please stay curious and adventurous! It will make you an engaging teacher! James
@kazuaki2024 , I am glad to see that you have added the concept of feedback into your philosophy! James
I think it is important to do introduction which they can use a new grammar or a new structure naturally…
@yukiy2024 Maybe you should consider researching something about assessment for your undergraduate thesis!
@sae2024 , Concerning speaking, it seems that your motto would be “practice makes perfect”! James
@sae2024 , I think the feedback and guidance the teacher gives during an activity is essential for doing a successful…
@hiyori2024 , I would be interested to know what you think is different about communication between Japanese and communication between…
@yuki2024 Teddy Sensei gave you some good advice!
Does your philosophy relate to your undergraduate thesis topic? Please let me know in the seminar.
@ @nathumi2024 , You are making steady progress! Let’s keep up the progress for one more year at Gandai!
@nozomi2024 , I believe that fostering instrinsic motivation is the key to carrying out a successful course.
@nozomi2024 , You have made a lot of progress in the past few months. Keep up the good work! James
@kahou2024 , In the future, I hope that you can be a teacher who can serve as a bridge between…
@kahou2024 , It’s interesting for me to read about a subject other than English! James
@kahou2024 , Navigating through the fog of confusion will eventually lead you to blue sky and help you develop as…
A continuous cycle of writing, reflection, and feeback will help students improve.
Recently, the number of foreigners in Japan has been increasing, and it is necessary to speak English in order to…
@haruka2024 , I think that intrinsic motivation is the most essential element of a class. “The most effective way to…
@tsubasa2024 , I hope that you can do engaging lessons at JHS this year using a lot of English!
@tsubasa2024 , I hope you talk to your kohai about this. in Niou elementary school, there are some people who…
@tsubasa2024 , I agree that feedback is probably the most important element of the lesson. James
In JHS you will have the same challenge of keeping students’ motivation!
@hiroki2024 , What is your evidence that Japanese need to speak English now more than before?
@hiroki2024 , What is your motivation to study English and become a teacher? James
@naoka2024 , When you become a teacher and work with the same students for a whole year, I think you…
@naoka2024 , It has been nice to study with you in ETM the past two years. I am glad that…
@ais2024 , In our seminar, please tell me why you believe this is the case. I would be interested to…
@ais2024 , Good luck with your goals! I look forward to studying with you more in the zemi! James My…
@seika2024 , I think you summarize the complexity of learning and teaching a foreign language very well! James
@takanori2024 , Keep on taking risks! James
I realized that I want to design cross‑curricular English lessons that not only improve students’ English skills but also broaden…
@miona2024 I enjoyed reading your insights on the purpose of English education at different levels. James
@miona2024 ETM has its ups and downs. Congratulations on making it through the storm!
This explanation may be a long, but I would like to do describe how my thesis topic is connected to…