Learning does not only happen inside classrooms and schools. It also happens outside. We can learn in many different ways and formal schooling is just

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "Learning does not only happen inside classrooms and schools. It also happens outside. We can learn in many different ways and formal schooling is just"

いおりまるこ
5 years ago
Views:

1 Advanced Conversation Material #20 Education Exercise 1: Read Aloud A. Read the article below. (3-4 minutes) 次の文章を読んでください ( 所要時間目安 :3~4 分 ) What would you like to take up in college? I want to study medicine. P a g e 1

2 Learning does not only happen inside classrooms and schools. It also happens outside. We can learn in many different ways and formal schooling is just one of them. At a very young age, we learn how to crawl, stand, and walk by exploring and playing. As we grow up, we learn how to deal with people and communicate with others through informal interactions. As we go through our daily tasks, we become knowledgeable of how to effectively do and simplify things by trial and error. Working closely with an expert helps us learn the necessary things we need to know to effectively carry out our duties and responsibilities at work. Education can take place in many different settings both formal and informal. School provides opportunities to learn new things, normally in a structured manner, but experience allows us to apply and polish what we learn. B. Quick Q&A (2-3 minutes) 1. When was the last time you attended a class in school? 2. What is/was your favorite subject in school? Why? 3. Do you approve of children being homeschooled? Why or why not? 4. In your country, what is the average number of students per classroom? 5. In your country, is it necessary to get a college degree to find work? Why or why not? P a g e 2

3 Exercise 2: Say It! (3 minutes) Read each word and sample sentence below. Next, use the word in your own sentence. 次の単語と例文を読んでからそれぞれの単語を使って自分でも文を作ってみましょう Sample Sentence Your Own Sentence absorb 吸収する get the hang of のコツをつかむ learn by heart 暗記する pick up 手に入れる inform about について知らせる Information can easily be absorbed using a visual presentation. ビジュアルプレゼンテーションにより情報を吸収しやすくなる画像や動画などを使って視覚に訴えるプレゼンテーション The new student struggled with English at first but he got the hang of it after months of studying. 始めのうちその新入生は英語に苦戦していたが何カ月か勉強を続けているうちにコツをつかんだ After I decided to learn algebra by heart, it became a lot easier for me. 代数を暗記することに決めてからずいぶん楽になった Children easily pick up new information when their parents allow them to explore. 保護者が探検を許せば子どもたちはあたらしい知識をすぐに手に入れる Were you informed about the upcoming exam? 今度の試験のこと聞いた? P a g e 3

4 Exercise 3: Complete the Dialogue (5 minutes) Complete the dialogue using your own answers. You can use any of the new vocabulary words and expressions, if possible. 好きな言葉を入れて会話を完成させましょう今日学習した単語や表現を使っても構いません I really want to start my career now. I think it would be best to drop out of college and start working. What do you think? (encourage your tutor not to quit studying) But look at Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and other dropouts who became successful. (tell your tutor why he/she should still continue studying nonetheless) Hmm. Is that so? But I really want to start working now. What do you think I should do? (give your tutor advice on how he/she can possibly work while studying) That s a good idea. I ll definitely consider that. (share one final reminder before doing his/her decision) P a g e 4

Exercise 4: Defend Yourself! (5 minutes) Pick your stand on each of the following items. Explain your choice. Your tutor will be asking follow-up questions. Make sure you can convince him/her!

We learn more from experience than from formal schooling. Classroom vs. Online education I prefer classroom education rather than online education because.

5 Exercise 4: Defend Yourself! (5 minutes) Pick your stand on each of the following items. Explain your choice. Your tutor will be asking follow-up questions. Make sure you can convince him/her! 次のテーマについてあなたの意見に合う考えを選択肢から選びその理由を説明してくださいそれについて講師が質問するので納得させられるように答えてください OPTION A OPTION B Formal vs. Informal learning Learning becomes more efficient and effective when done at school. We learn more from experience than from formal schooling. Classroom vs. Online education I prefer classroom education rather than online education because... I prefer online education over the traditional classroom education because Co-education vs. Same-sex education Boys and girls learn better if they study together in one school. It would be better for boys and girls to go to separate schools. P a g e 5

6 Exercise 5: Conversation Starter (5 minutes) Pick one of the four scenarios below, and start a conversation with your tutor. 次の 4 つのシナリオから好きなものを選んで講師と会話を始めましょう Is it necessary to take up a course/major in college that is in line with the career you want? Tell your tutor what you think about it. Tell your tutor how learning can be enjoyable and rewarding. Try to cite your personal experiences. Think of an ineffective approach used in your country s education system. Explain why you think it is ineffective, and suggest an alternative. Ask your tutor what subject he/she hates the most. Convince him/her to continue studying it even though he/she doesn t like it. P a g e 6

Every day, we deal with different kinds of people. We talk with our family, neighbors, friends, colleagues, people we don t get along with, and people

Every day, we deal with different kinds of people. We talk with our family, neighbors, friends, colleagues, people we don t get along with, and people Advanced Conversation Material #7 Relationships Exercise 1: Read Aloud A. Read the article below. (3-4 minutes) 次の文章を読んでください ( 所要時間目安 :3~4 分 ) So, how are you getting along with your new colleagues? I