Ana Maria Flores (Nanzan University, Japan)
Abstract
In my presentation, I will be exploring the potential of mini-movie making for ESL language acquisition. By engaging students in creating their own short films, this approach has the power to enhance language learning and foster creativity. I will discuss the numerous benefits of this method, including improving oral communication skills, enhancing vocabulary acquisition, promoting cultural awareness, and encouraging collaboration. Additionally, I will examine the role of technology in facilitating the creation and sharing of mini-movies. Throughout the presentation, I will provide insights into how this approach can be implemented in ESL classrooms and offer practical strategies for teachers to integrate it effectively. In this paper, I will highlight the valuable contribution of mini-movie making in ESL language acquisition and suggest its inclusion as a pedagogical tool in language education curricula.
Research Paper (Video; 25 minutes)
Task-/Project-Based Learning
General Interest
About the Presenter
Ana Maria Flores (MA Education with specialization in curriculum and instruction; CELTA) is an experienced EFL instructor in Japan, specializing in teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) at the university level. She obtained her master’s degree in education with a specialization in curriculum and instruction from the University of Phoenix, Arizona, USA, in 2013. In 2016, she received the Best of JALT (Japan Association of Language Teachers) Award for her extensive reading pedagogies in EFL classrooms. Ana Maria has authored and presented on topics including culture-specific schemata, content-based instruction, online collaborative learning, and instructional scaffolding in ESL contexts. Her latest publication can be found in Teaching and Learning English in Japanese Classrooms: Teacher's Perspectives published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing (https://www.cambridgescholars.com/product/978-1-5275-0166-9/). She can be reached via email at flores@nanzan-u.ac.jp and floresanamaria@yahoo.com.
