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 |
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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 |
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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.