College and University Extensive reading: practical classroom strategies and implementation more

Tue, Aug 8, 10:15-11:35 Asia/Tokyo

Research demonstrates that ER aids development of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Class time is precious, ER learning is not easy to assess, and a broad reading library is expensive to maintain. Administrators also need to be convinced of ER’s usefulness for student success. This poster gives examples and explains how I have set up my university courses to incorporate ER into all aspects of my curriculum, from the syllabus and grading/assessment rubrics to the warm-ups and lesson plans. I will report on what has worked well and what has not worked for my students and my ongoing process of evaluation. Poster audience will gain a greater understanding of ER and its role in the development of students’ critical thinking skills, will come away with specifics as to how ER can be used in their L/S and R/W classes, and will learn about available online resources for graded readers.