The Independent Professional Point: Use of a recorded musical story, entitled The Point, for teaching English to speakers of other languages

Authors

Robert Stuart Duncan, School for International Training

Publication Date

1982

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

First Advisor

Michael Jerald

Abstract

This project discusses use of The Point, a recorded story of songs and narrations, as a TESOL tool. A brief summary of the story line is provided followed by why the author feels it has valuable TESOL application. Actual case studies, in which The Point was used, plus suggestions towards classroom applications are presented.

The following materials are included: letters to students which introduce The Point; a transcription of the recording; a comic book; a do-it-yourself dictionary; a cassette recording of The Point and an animated film suggestion.

The project encourages creative thinking and creative teaching.

Disciplines

Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | Communication Technology and New Media | Teacher Education and Professional Development

Recommended Citation

Duncan, Robert Stuart, "The Independent Professional Point: Use of a recorded musical story, entitled The Point, for teaching English to speakers of other languages" (1982). MA TESOL Collection. 360.
https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/ipp_collection/360