Language Resident Name: Akihiro Shimizu
Day and Date: 3/2, Monday
Language and Level (intermediate or advanced class): Japanese, Intermediate
Class theme/topics discussed: Haircut
Goal of the class:
Students will learn vocabularies of haircut
Students will know how to get hair cut
How did you structure the class?
1.Confirmation
I announce that I will do feedback session next class. And I notice students that they may receive a low-grade notification.
2.Warm-up
I ask students how often they get their hair cut. Where are you get your hair cut?
3.Vocabularies
I distribute a copy of handout. We go through vocabularies used in beauty salon or barber. I explain them using whiteboard if necessary.
4. Hairstyle
We check pictures of hairstyle together. How are they called in Japan?
5. Expression
Students learn typical expressions often used in beauty salon. They match these expressions with 4 scenes in salon.
What technology, media or props did you use? (internet resources, playmobiles, handouts, etc.)
Handout, Whiteboard
What worked well in this class? What did not work?
The US is not as homogeneous as Japan. And hair type is diverse. that makes class a little bit sensitive.