Date of Award
1-1-2002
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Master of Arts
School
School of International, Cultural And Community Studies
Faculty
Faculty of Community Services, Education and Social Sciences
First Supervisor
Dr Rhonda Oliver
Abstract
Much of the literature on EFL education in Japan describes a system that is fraught with problems. Over the last decade the Japanese Education Ministry (Monbusho) has introduced a number of reforms and introduced some new EFL courses into Japanese schools. The stated aim of the new courses has been to focus on the development of students' communicative abilities in English. However, the effectiveness of these reforms has been questioned particularly at the senior high school level. According to a number of commentators, difficulties occur because of a back wash effect of the university entrance examinations. Others criticise the teachers for continuing to use traditional teaching methods that may no longer satisfy the needs of present generation students.
Recommended Citation
Perche, M. (2002). Students' needs and attitudes: EFL education in Japanese high schools. Edith Cowan University. Retrieved from https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/747