Revisiting Reading Aloud as a Technique in English Developmental Education: Reading Aloud Using Chants

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  • 英語リメディアル教育における音読指導再考
  • 英語リメディアル教育における音読指導再考 : チャンツを用いた音読練習を通して
  • エイゴ リ メディア ル キョウイク ニ オケル オンドク シドウ サイコウ : チャンツ オ モチイタ オンドク レンシュウ オ トオシテ
  • −チャンツを用いた音読練習を通して−

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<p>Through the practice of reading aloud using chants, the author reconsidered the use of phonological instruction in English developmental education. A survey was conducted involving the following steps: pre-test, reading practice with chants, and post-test. The participants were first- and second-year university students with a TOEIC average of approximately 250 to 300; all were non-English majors. They were separated into two groups, A and B. Group A practiced 8 times and group B did so 15 times. English native speakers evaluated pronunciation, and the practice effect was partly confirmed in group B. The author also confirmed through a questionnaire and observations that the rhythm and music of the chants had a positive emotional effect on learners. Generally, the practice of reading aloud tends to result in immediate effects, but the motivation to learn in this manner is difficult to sustain. Teachers need to continually reassess their techniques for motivating and encouraging students to practice proactively.</p>

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