My paper!
''6 chapters which can change English education"
written by Masaharu Morinaga
This is a book which my teacher Mr. James M Hall gave and advised me to read. Especially, I'm interested in speaking in English class. So I am trying to interpret "The Input Hypothesis" which is written in introduction of that book.
First of all, let me think what it is.
It is said that "The Input Hypothesis" is consists of 5 hypothesis.
①The Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis
According to this one, acquisition is more effective than learning. In this stage, "systematic" is a key-word(like; systematic knowledge).
②The Natural Order Hypothesis
What kind of order is the most effective for Japanese English learner to introduce English?
③The Monitor Hypothesis
In fact, we tend to be nervous of making mistakes in the case of speaking. After that, we usually keep silent. That prevents us from speaking, the author afraid.
④The Input Hypothesis
There are some kind of qualifications(or condition) to be ideal.
1,understand easily 2,interested 3,something not to be arranged grammar section
4,appropriate quantity
⑤Affective Filter Hypothesis
Human mental frailty sometimes prevents us getting perfect input. In other words, we can't reach the stage of "Intake".
Regarding speaking, I think ②、③and ④ are related to it(English speaking).
From now and on, I'm going to ask some junior high school students to do questionaire to know their attitude and thoughts toward speaking.
My research question is "What do JHS think about speaking in English class"
To make it clear, I am going to ask both 1st grade students and 3rd grade students to do questionaire to compare what they are thinking like…
Which do you think more important in English class,speaking or grammar? Why so?
Which do you like more, speaking or grammar? Why so?
How much information(instruction) are given by teachers in English? Is it appropriate?

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