The English O-Zone
at
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