Teaching Life Narratives in the Classroom: Strategies Based on Indigenous Traditions

Abstract In view of a series of challenges since Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) was introduced into China, we interviewed 14 front-line teachers in primary and secondary schools about their viewpoints and classroom strategies of TBLT. The results show teachers’ willingness to use TBLT. They adopt flexible teaching procedures, apply TBLT creatively, and explore task-based language assessment. The authors argue for inclusive non-doctrinaire approaches to TBLT, and propose to construct localized TBLT theory and practice with Chinese characteristics.

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Teaching Life Concerns to Kids Who Don't Care

NASSP Bulletin ◽

10.1177/019263659307755710 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 77 (557) ◽

pp. 46-I 50 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

J. Merrell Hansen

Keyword(s):

Teaching Life

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Motivational factors for a sports ministry: A case study of churches in Pretoria

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies ◽

10.4102/hts.v68i2.1199 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 68 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Tim Tucker ◽

Noel Woodbridge

Keyword(s):

Positive Impact ◽

Church Leaders ◽

Motivational Factors ◽

Cultural Barriers ◽

Great Commission ◽

General Strategy ◽

Cultural Backgrounds ◽

Sports Ministry ◽

Teaching Life ◽

The Church

The purpose of this study was to investigate church leaders’ perceptions of motivational factors for a sports ministry in churches in Pretoria. A survey questionnaire was developed by the researchers to investigate the above perceptions. The survey consisted of demographic questions and perception questions using a structured and a semi-structured questionnaire. The results of the survey were assessed by calculating the significance of each motivational factor for a sports ministry in the church, as perceived by the respondents. Participants were recruited from 32 church leaders from a wide variety of denominational and cultural backgrounds in Pretoria. Results showed that a sports ministry could assist the church in evangelism and fulfilling the Great Commission. Over 95% of all respondents agreed that a sports ministry would have a positive impact on evangelism. The results of the survey showed that the participants from the churches in Pretoria are supportive of a sports ministry as a general strategy to help churches to promote evangelism and outreach, to cross cultural barriers, to keep in touch with society and to provide a place for teaching life skills and develop leaders.

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