2013 Spring Workshop
Spring 2013 Workshop co-sponsored by Japanese Program, Irvine Valley College
Theme: Designing and Teaching a Thematic Unit
Date: April 21st, SundayLocation: Irvine Valley College
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Eiko Ushida, School of International Relations and Pacific Studies, UC San Diego
9:00-9:30 Registration
9:30-9:45 Greetings and Announcements
9:45-11:45 Keynote Lecture: “Designing and Teaching a Thematic Unit”
Dr. Eiko Ushida, UC San Diego
(1) Quick Review of the Fall Workshop
(2) Course Design (assessments, authentic materials, and activities)
(3) Thematic Unit 実例（大学院：中上級）
Theme: Global Challenges/Awareness
Unit: 「国際協力」(2 weeks), 「地球」(10 weeks)
(4) 教科書「げんきI」を使った実例（大学：初級）
“Dream Trip to Japan” (developed by Junko Tokuda, The University of Memphis)
(5) Q&A
Handout and Additional Materials: please visit Teaching Ideas & Materials
研修会中に出た意見や質問などを「みんなのノート」として牛田先生がまとめてくださいました。
発表してくださった先生からの返答もありますので、ぜひご覧ください。 みんなのノート
11:45-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:30 Thematic Unit 実例（小学校3年生）「経済：働く人と私たちのくらし」
Ms. Chie Fujie, Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School
Handout and Additional Materials: please visit Teaching Ideas & Materials
1:30-2:00 Thematic Unit 実例（高校レベル3/4）「ストレスマネージメント」
Ms. Sachiko Iwami, Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
Handout and Additional Materials: please visit Teaching Ideas & Materials
2:00-2:15 Break
2:15-3:15 Hands-on/Group Discussion
3:15-3:30 Reflection and Q&A
3:30-4:00 Evaluation and Closing Remarks
