Yuto YOKOKURA
Hokkaido Kitami Hokuto Night High School
About
I am a full-time English teacher at a Japanese night high school and a graduate of Akita International University (M.A. in English Education). I am interested in learner autonomy, foreign language anxiety, the pedagogical use of generative AI in under-resourced classrooms, and extensive reading. I came to become interested in extensive reading thanks to books by Professor Paul Nation.Sessions
School Launching an ER Program at Part-Time Night School Without Xreading more
Sat, Sep 6, 16:05-16:50 Asia/Tokyo
Many educators advocate for incorporating Xreading, a well-designed program that facilitates extensive reading instruction. However, despite its reasonable cost, some schools cannot afford it due to budget constraints. In such cases, teachers must find alternative solutions. This presentation discusses how an extensive reading program was implemented in a part-time night school, an institution that operates in the evening and generally has smaller class sizes than regular daytime schools. Students attend night school for various reasons, such as discomfort in large groups or past difficulties with compulsory education. However, one of the main challenges in night schools is their limited funding. This study explores how extensive reading was introduced in such a setting despite financial restrictions and examines its impact on students' engagement and learning outcomes.