TESOL 1

Developing Cultural InsightsReference: Finocchiaro, M. (1989). English as a Second/Foreign Language: From theory to practice. New Jersey, Prentice Hall Regents.

1. Classroom reflects the target culture.English labels on objectsMaps/posters of English-speaking countriesBulletin boards including newspaper/magazine clippings or current events, ad.s, comic strips, proverbs, pictures, songs, musicDisplay case/table containing related objects: dolls, money, stamps, menus, costumes…Library corner containing books, magazines, textbooks, literatureRecord player/records of contemporary music/folk songs

TESOL 2

Developing Cultural Insights2. Student projects related to target culture for class reporting/discussion

Maps-physical, economic, geographicItineraries for actual trips to target placesFloor plans of houses/other buildingsMenus of food eaten on special occasionsCalendars indicating special holidaysQuestion-answer games/quiz programsAn English language newspaperFilmstrips/picture seriesPlay readingBook fairForms/documents related to commerce/industry

TESOL 3

Developing Cultural Insights3. Cultural study/experiences

Assembly program (songs, dances, talks…)FestivalsSong/dances learning

4. Audiovisual equipment/language lab.• Listening readings• Viewing videotapes, films• Seeing taped interviews

5. Masterpieces of literature• Character of the people, situations,

historical/geographical rationale for behaviors, values

TESOL 4

Developing Cultural Insights

6. Correlation with other areas in the curriculum

7. Invite resource people to speak on tultual topics.

8. Pen pal projects