The School House Volume 32 Issue 3
To all our TYL SIG members,
Spring is here and with it we are all in the throes of the start of the new academic year here in Japan. We hope this issue will give you a little break as you read it.
We have three ‘new’ officers to introduce to you. I write ‘new’, as some of the names may be familiar to you. In no definite order they are Robert Chartrand, Ellie Fujimoto, and Alex Crockett. Robert is a long-time member of JALT and has served in a variety of capacities. His expertise and experience will be a great addition to your already hard-working team. Ellie is a newer member and as such brings a fresh perspective and energy to the team. Last, but not least is Alex who has been with us for a little while and came straight in to help with publications, and already, more behind the scenes, he is an established member.
Generally, our spring issue is our SIG News, updates, and therefore focuses on introductions. Nevertheless, this in no way sidelines or diminishes the submissions and we are delighted to include Ivan Botev’s article titled: Picture books & Project-Based Learning: A Synergistic Approach to Deep Learning. His article discusses the integration of picture books into a task-based framework. There is a plethora of ways to integrate picture books into younger learners’ classrooms, so I am sure you will find this article interesting and informative.
If you have not yet submitted anything to The School House, why not make 2025 the year you do? You can submit an article about an activity, a website you use and how you use it, about a book you use or have read, or a teaching tip, as well as some research if you have done some. Photos are also always welcome, too! Again, there is no pressure to share, and either way, we hope you enjoy being a part of the SIG; if you come to a conference, please come and say, ‘Hi!’. Finally, a gentle reminder, The School House accepts submissions on an ongoing basis for the three annual issues (Autumn/Winter/Spring).
So, please feel free to send your article to us at any time, and we will help you through the publication process to see your name in print!
Best wishes, Kate & Gaby
Articles:
TYL SIG New Officer Introductions
Picturebooks & Project-Based Learning: A Synergistic Approach to Deep Learning - Ivan Botev, Toita Women’s College
JALT Junior Update