Nara University of Education ELT Study Group -December 2024- (the Chubu English Language Education Society Nara Chapter) 奈良教育大学英語教育研究会2024年12月の会 （中部地区英語教育学会奈良支部研究会）

We would like to hold a study meeting on English education at Nara University of Education! Please join us if you are involved with English education or have an interest in it.

Date and time: 14:00～, December 14th, 2024
Location: Nara University of Education 105 Classroom
Theme: Designing Lessons: TBLT and PPP, Not ‘Either-Or’ But ‘Both’?

Program:
14:00 Opening, greetings, and purpose explanation

14:05～14:55 Presentation 1
Reconsidering the effectiveness of PPP based approach in the Japanese EFL
Rintaro SATO (Nara University of Education)

In Japan, EFL teaching has been shifting from a primary focus on linguistic accuracy toward fostering communicative competence, encouraging learners to build language skills through practical application. Task-based Language Teaching (TBLT) has gained significant attention as an effective approach, often overshadowing the Presentation-Practice-Production (PPP) model in this shift. However, I argue that PPP based approach still holds substantial value in the Japanese EFL context. This presentation will discuss the rationale for this perspective, recognizing the strengths of both approaches. Additionally, I will invite a discussion on how the PPP model can work alongside TBLT in Japanese EFL instruction. Let’s share our thoughts and ideas!

14:55〜15:55 Presentation 2
The task is not the end: The role of task repetition and sequencing in language teaching
Ken URANO (Hokkai Gakuen University)

If English Language Teaching aims to develop communication skills in English, activities that engage learners in spontaneous communication should play a central role in the classroom. In this talk, I will argue that these communication activities should not be viewed solely as opportunities for learners to demonstrate their abilities. Rather, they should serve as pathways for learners to build and expand their language proficiency. I will discuss the role of task repetition and suggest that repeating tasks at varying levels of complexity—from simpler to more complex—can help learners gain greater control over their language repertoire.

15:55〜16:10 Discussion (followed by continued discussion for those who wish to participate)

*Each presentation has Q&A or discussion time.
*This event will be held in a face-to-face format (the event can also be viewed via Zoom).

Application: please apply from the following URL by December 8th, 2024 https://forms.gle/39faxdBndyHY91T37

Contact:
nueeltsg@gmail.com (Tadashi IZUMITANI, Kindai University Senior & Junior High School)
sato.rintaro@cc.nara-edu.ac.jp (Rintaro SATO, Nara University of Education）

この度、奈良教育大学英語教育研究会を開催致します。英語教育に関わっている方、学生・院生、また、英語を学んでいる方で、関心のある方がおられましたら、お気軽に参加くださればと思います。

日時：2024年12月14日（土）14時00分～
場所：奈良教育大学105教室
テーマ：Designing Lessons: TBLT and PPP, Not ‘Either-Or’ But ‘Both’?

内容：
14:00 開会・挨拶・主旨説明

14:05〜14:55 発表１
Reconsidering the effectiveness of PPP based approach in the Japanese EFL
発表者：佐藤臨太郎（奈良教育大学）

14:55～15:55 発表２
The task is not the end: The role of task repetition and sequencing in language teaching
発表者：浦野研（北海学園大学）

15:55～16:10 意見交換（以後、希望者による意見交換継続）

※各発表時間は質疑応答・内容討議を含みます。
※今回は対面開催（Zoomによる視聴可）となります。

申し込み：右のURLより2024年12月8日（土）までにお願いします。https://forms.gle/39faxdBndyHY91T37

問い合わせ：
nueeltsg@gmail.com（近畿大学附属高等学校・中学校 泉谷忠至）
sato.rintaro@cc.nara-edu.ac.jp（奈良教育大学 佐藤臨太郎）