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ERIC Number: EJ1010937
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-2158-0979
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Team Teaching Styles Utilized in Japan: Do They Really Work?
Carley, Harry F., III
Journal of International Education Research, v9 n3 p247-252 2013
This paper continues the debate over TT (team-teaching) benefits and detriments. TT has been utilized extensively in Japan in English Language instructional courses at the elementary and junior high school levels over the past 20 years. Although at times satirical, the author in all seriousness discusses TT and; its advantages and disadvantages in light of his experiences in various TT instructional environments. Team teaching can be a viable option for large or multiple classes; unfortunately, however, personality and cultural conflicts between instructors most often disallow any benefits that might be gained by the learners. In this paper, the author will discuss and share his specific experiences with TT over a fifteen year period in Japanese kindergartens, elementary schools, and junior high schools. Concluding remarks will analyze the TT approach between Japanese instructors in collaboration with their fellow Japanese teachers.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Kindergarten; Elementary Education; Early Childhood Education; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Japan
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