The English O-Zone

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Konan CUBE

English O-Zone

Purpose

Provide opportunities to use English

Lower the Affective Filter (English Allergy)

Develop Independent Language Learners

Support Content-Focused English Language Courses

Functions

Independent Language Study

Group Language Study

Writing Help Desk

Study Abroad Information

Uplifting Atmosphere

Run BY students

FOR students

Why visit the O-Zone?

English Homework

Self-Study/Chat

DVD/TV

Writing Conference

Lunch Time

English O-Zone Assistants

3rd/4th Year Students

Language Ability

Overseas Experience

Professional Attitude

English O-Zone Assistants

Greeting and welcoming visitors

Monitoring check-in/out

Offering help and encouragement

Creating/organising self access materials

Promoting the O-Zone (newsletter, Facebook)

Planning events

Promoting policies

Link to English Classes

Students can ask for help with English homework

Teachers can offer extra credit for visits to the O-

Zone

Teachers can assign writing consultation

Writing Help Desk

One-on-one conferencing

Sign up system (20 minute slots)

First come, first served when no one is signed up

Students need to bring assignment sheet

Policies

Any language other than Japanese

Need to sign in and out

Need to declare purpose of your visit

No Food (permitted at lunch time)

Drinks must be in a sealed container

Keys to Success

Clear demarcation (place and time)

Student buy-in regarding student-to-student use of

English

Finding and keeping good Assistants

Finding and keeping a good Coordinator

Faculty support and encouragement