Paint It Green: Using Environmental Themes in the ESL/EFL Classroom KOTESOL Conference - 2011 Brian J English Ph.D. Tama University—School of Global Studies Associate Professor
Paint It Green:Using Environmental Themes
in the ESL/EFL Classroom
KOTESOL Conference - 2011
Brian J English Ph.D.Tama University—School of Global Studies
Associate Professor
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6650219631867189375#
Studying a Second Language is a Passport to Global Citizenship
Global Citizens Embrace
Environmental Awareness
KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS
PARTICIPATION
EVALUATIVEABILITY
ATTITUDES
AWARENESS
ENVIRONMENTAL
EDUCATIONUNESCO-UNEP 1976
Language Education
EnvironmentalEducation
•Life-long Process
•Process That Affects World View
•Affirmation to Global Citizenship
•Interdisciplinary
•Goal: Better Quality of Life
GreenLessonGoals
Raise Awareness
Of Environmental
Issues
Promote Environmentally
Friendly Behavior
Foster Critical
Thinking About
Global Issues
Pedagogical Reasons for Introducing Green Themes
Use Authentic Materials
Content-Based/Theme Based Instruction
Inspire Independent Learners
Green Lessons For Children Generate EMPATHY for Nature and Wildlife
Raise Awareness of Environmental
Songs (Available on youtube.com)
Children’s stories
Games (Eco Kid’s Page)
Videos (Finding Nemo)
Green Conversation LessonsCitizenship Building
Foster Development of Critical Thinking Skills
Pictures Local IssuesCurrent EventsShort VideosCNN “Going Green”NPR Environment
Green Ideas For University Classes
Citizenship Building
Foster Development of Critical Thinking Skills
Cause and Effect EssaysDebatesSpeechesNPRCNN
Keep in MindTry not to be judgmental
Try not to be pedantic
Try not to be ethnocentric
Try to avoid an “us” vs. “them” or “we” vs. “you” tone
WE ARE THE “THEY” IN “THEY NEED TO DO SOMETHING”
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
http://www.brianenglish.net/greeneduc.htm
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ARE WELCOME
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