An Attempt to improve Teaching Efficiency in English Class by the Introduction of Active-Learning-Based Instruction

Abstract

The author had used grammar translation method in teaching English in lower grades at NIT, Kisarazu College for about 30 years. But the situation of students in class has changed dramatically in recent years. For example, quite a few students begin to fall asleep in class if they are not warned. Therefore, the author attempted to introduce active-learning-based instruction to make the class active and to improve teaching efficiency. As a result, students study English much harder and much more now. In this paper, based on the results of the students' questionnaire and from the viewpoint of the teacher (the author), the effectiveness of the active-learningbased instruction is explained. It may be difficult for us to change the way of teaching, but we need to keep on improving it.