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8/22/2019 Using Manzai to Energize Slow Learners
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Using Manzai to Energize
Slow Learners at UniversityBy Ted Bonnah
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WHAT I NEED
Any articles or books that touch onusing cultural forms, manzai inparticular, or motivating slow
learners
Any commentary on or analysis ofthe videos
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BACKGROUND
Ritsumeikan BKC, Economicsdepartment
Communication & Writing classes
International CW=low numbers
Upper intermediate, intermediate
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THE CLASS
Pre-intermediatebegun as a pilotproject in 2009-2010.
I am co-ordinator dueto my SpecialEducation background.
Every year is wildlydifferent
Unique BreakfastClub
(I dont know them)
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THE STUDENTS
Students who didnot pass CW 1 or 2
Unable or unwilling
to understand ortry
Poor English &study skills
Lack of motivationfor exercises
High absence rate
Dont do or forgethomework
No energy, sick ofCW
Some attitude
BUT greatpersonalities if youget to know them!!
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STATISTICS
MORNING CLASS
13/14 finished
No perfects
1.15 lates
2.23 absences
72% of homework(No perfect)
AFTERNOONCLASS
13/14 finished
One perfect
0.53 lates
2.61 absences
61% of homework(No perfect)
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What this means
This is an improvement over 2010-2011 (Sorry, no stats) after Iinstituted free seating
Dropouts are normal
Mornings are usually late but attendmore; afternoons are there afterlunch, but dont mind taking a dayoff
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WRITING
Present Yourself 2
Scaffolding. More copy and pastingof expressions than originalconstruction.
Recently dropped a TOEIC part.
No major problems
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PRESENTATIONS
Listless reading from a page
No understanding of the differencebetween essay and presentation.
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WHY DID I CHOOSE MANZAI?
Indigenous form
Addresses multipleproblems (gestures,
flow, motivation,intonation)
Interesting forthem and me
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WHAT IS MANZAI?
To discover the origins of manzai, weneed to delve into Japanese history. Theroots of this comedy variation can beattributed to an ancient New Year festivalheld during the Heian period. The patternof the straight man and funny man iscarried out by the performers supposedlydelivering messages from the gods.
Opposition is the name of the game asone performer spoils the party of theother. - Melanie Maloy, eslteachersboard.com
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PROCEDURE
Discussion and vote (Agency)
Video 1 Manzai in English from YouTube
Video 2 Their favorite manzai with
analysis Handout resume of Manzai points from
above
Practice manzai (with topic)
Reflective video session
Final manzai (free topic) with handout asrubric
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BRAINSTORMING A RUBRIC
CONCEPT Have a clear SETTING. Present one or many
MISUNDERSTANDINGS. Use PROPS or OBJECTS. Have clear ROLES for each
person. Be HONEST and make it seem
REAL BODY LANGUAGE Use your FACE and
EXPRESSIONS.
Use GESTURES to conveyaction. Use STANCES to convey
attitude.
VOICE IMPERSONATE different
people* (* Do not be racist or sexist) Use NOISES or
ONOMATOPEIA. Use MONOLOGUE to express
inner thoughts. TEAMWORK Make sure each member has
EQUAL TIME. Make sure each member has
EQUAL LINES. Make sure each member has
EQUAL IMPORTANCE.
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DID IT WORK?
Much more enjoyable for all
Gestures, eye contact, intonation
Motivation, creativity See for yourself Before & After
Sorry still havent figured out the
video formats (VOB to mpeg or avi)