SWCOLT 2022

This workshop will explore ways and strategies to use picture storybooks in foreign languages teaching. First, this workshop will introduce the characteristics of Picture storybooks, Comprehensible Input, and Three Modes of Communication in language teaching. Then, this workshop will provide learning activities using picture storybooks to inspire learners’ cross-cultural awareness, promote learners’ interpretive communication skills, build personal connections, and break cultural barriers. Through these activities, students will also advance interpersonal, intercultural, and presentational communication and will enhance their classroom participation and engagement. Lastly, the workshop will analyze the current challenges encountered and resources offered in using picture storybooks in foreign language teaching. Attendees will be provided available and relevant resources of picture storybooks in different languages. They can also adopt picture storybooks in teaching both language literacy and culture through fun classroom activities.