Peter Lutes Presentation 23 February

Title: Utilizing Task Based Learning & Project Based Learning in the classroom
Location: Miyazaki Municipal University, Room 310
Saturday, 3-5pm, 23 February 2013
Free and open to all interested parties

Overview: Task Based Learning (TBL) and Project Based Learning (PBL) can be effective in maintaining student motivation, interest and engagement in the classroom, a challenge facing most educators. TBL & PBL ask students to complete tasks or projects in the target language rather than studying the target language and students have the opportunity to experience the target language in a more natural and practical context, directly related to their educational and professional needs and goals. However, the development and implementation of a TBL or PBL course offers a wide variety of challenges.

In this session, the presenter will offer a working definition of task based learning & project based learning, outline a project based course that he developed and discuss how he addressed practical issues such as classroom & time management, grading, evaluation and syllabus design. He will also share some of the techniques and approaches that have been particularly effective in the classroom.

Presenter Bio: Peter Lutes is an Associate Professor at Kagawa National University, Japan, holds a Master of Applied Linguistics, TESOL certification, and is a candidate for a doctorate in communication. He has been teaching for over 20 years. His research interests include curriculum development, English for Specific Purposes, Task Based Learning and world Englishes.