Act/Fact Dichotomy
Language in culture vs. Language and Culture
Distinguishing and teaching the 4 skills
Testing
Pedagogical grammar
Oral skills vs. written skills
Romanization: it's uses and abuses
Native orthography vs. pedagogical writing systems
Interference of cultural attitudes toward writing systems
Role of audiotapes, video, and CD ROM in a Japanese program
Principals of ACT teaching: No English; Normal Speed; Insistence on authentic Japanese; Everything in Context; Stretching
Use of visual aids
Correction
Total class involvement
Confidence building
Preparing a lesson plan
Role of a textbook when there is no FACT teacher
Daily evaluation of class performance
Authenticity
Expansion and Stretching
Pronunciation: importance, areas of difficulty, and art of effective correction
Oral Exams
Comprehensive Exams
Classroom etiquette
Handling students who are having problems
Maintaining appropriate standards
Determining appropriate pace