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T. Tsukui and Mike
What is an ALT?Main roles
Interaction with native EnglishPronunciationIntonationNatural English vs Strange English
Exposure to a foreign cultureTeach about customs and traditionsIncrease interest in other countriesEach ALT has something different to offer
Role modelBoost student’s confidence Set an example of learning a foreign language
Additional support outside of classSpeech contestsEiken practice
How are ALTs actually used?
RealityThe expectations of JTEs
Many ALTs will find themselves able to be fully utilized by the JTE and treated as equal teachers… but in some cases…The human tape recorder
Find fun and innovative ways to practice reading the textbook Read and look up Part reading Timed reading
Game show host Mix it up, try new ideas Very successful? Play it again! Encourage JTE to be involved in games
Dead weight Give more attention to individual students during class Talk to your JTE about how you can be more involved
Being an Effective ALT
Versatility is the key
Many kinds of lessonsChange your role based on the lesson planDo what is needed when it is neededBe willing to adapt on the flyIt’s ok to not be the star
Being an Effective ALT
Team Teaching
Go into it with a positive mindsetBe ready for anythingSometimes ALT and JTE work
together great from the startDon’t succumb to stereotypes or
make up your mind before you even begin
Being an Effective ALT
Team Teaching
Some JTEs lack experience with team teaching
Becoming more common, even in other subjects
Some JTEs love it, others… not so muchOne step at a time, do what you canCompromise Try to have a good relationship outside
of classesJTE vs HRT
Team TeachingThe Root of the Problem
Too busyHelp outside of classGrade papersPlan various games and activities in advanceHave ideas readyBe flexible and discuss lessons when JTE has time
Afraid of failureMistakes ≠ failure, necessary for improvementCorrect mistakes politelyUse of Japanese by ALTApplies to students as well
Being an Effective ALT
English vs Japanese
Try to use English whenever possibleElementary school vs junior and senior
high schoolJapanese with low level students
outside class
Being an Effective ALT
Know your students
Learn names when you canClass sizes and visit frequency varyRemember things they like You can’t know everyone well – try
your best