ヘリーン・J・内田
あなたの教室は生徒を温かく迎え入れる場となっていますか？
次の項目はいずれも、生徒が、学校であれ自宅であれ、教室で“アットホーム“な気持ちになり、歓迎されていると感じるのに役立つポジティブなアイテムばか りです。また、授業の流れをスムーズにするために、常時手元に置いておきたいものも挙げてみました。あなたは、この内のいくつを活用していますか。
| Necessary Items | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Teacher chalkboard or white boards/erasers | for grammar points, examples |
| Student chalkboard or white boards/erasers | for students to write names or grammar points |
| Desks or tables chairs, stools | for sitting or writing |
| Observer’s seat(s) | for observer to watch class |
| Chalk, white board markers (different colors) | for blackboard/white board |
| Waste paper basket | for garbage |
| Scotch tape | for dictionary words or workbooks |
| Glue | for dictionary words or workbooks |
| Scissors | for workbooks |
| Extra pencils and erasers | for students who forget or observers |
| Red pens | for teacher to correct workbooks, notebooks |
| Color pencils | for students’ workbooks |
| Stars and stickers | for perfect homework assignments |
| Clock | as a reference or teaching tool |
| Calendar | as a reference or teaching tool |
| Tissues | for running noses! |
| Thermometer | if a student is sick |
| English to Japanese dictionary | as a reference |
| Japanese to English dictionary | as a reference |
| English to English dictionary | as a reference |
| Extra notebooks or paper | for students or observers |
| Pencil sharpener | for pencils and color pencils |
| Atmosphere Items | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Posters (ABC Fun, Daily English, One World) | for decoration, reference, warm-up resource |
| CD or tape recorder, English music recordings | for background music, welcome and departure |
| Vase of fresh flowers | for a touch of nature |
| Plants | for a touch of nature |
| Floor mat | for games on the floor |
| Flag(s) | for decoration |
| Globe | for reference or warm-ups |
| Bulletin board with pictures of students | to give students recognition |
| Bulletin board with samples of students’ writing | to give students recognition |
| Music box background music | for workbook completion |
| Puzzles | student activity |
| Flash cards | student activity |
| Color chips | rewarding students who answer |
| Games | student activity |
| Newspapers, magazines, catalogs | outside English reading for students |
| Musical instrument (guitar, flute, electric organ) | for singing in English |
| Scratch paper | to send notes to office |
| Learning centers and bulletin board exhibits | for theme (birthdays, holidays) presentations |
| Mirror | to brighten up the room |
Lobby: video, chairs, benches, toys for youngsters, homework chair/desk, photo albums of your school, tissue, English picture books, suggestion box, information on your school.