GrapeSEED explained

GrapeSEED is a research-based oral language acquisition and critical listening program[1] for teachers that allows students to obtain the English language naturally.[2] This natural approach, developed by Stephen Krashen, a linguist and researcher in the fields of second-language acquisition and bilingual education, and Tracy D. Terrell, an education theorist, is intended to give language learners the ability to "communicate with native speakers of the target language" by having students, who are taught in a classroom setting, first comprehend the language, and then "Speech (and writing) production emerges as the acquisition process progresses."[3]

Research and theories

Some of the research and theories that GrapeSEED is based on include the following:

The GrapeSEED program involves students participating in a teacher-led classroom where the English language is introduced and learned with materials and activities that focus not on grammar, but on language acquisition, or "'picking-up' a language."[2] [7] With acquisition, "We are generally not consciously aware of the rules of the languages we have acquired. Instead, we have a 'feel' for correctness. Grammatical sentences 'sound' right, or 'feel' right, and errors feel wrong, even if we do not consciously know what rule was violated."[7] This focus on oral language acquisition, paired with critical listening, defined as "the process of analyzing and evaluating the accuracy, legitimacy, and value of messages",[8] is intended to help students first achieve an understanding of the language, and then speak, read, and write it.

The GrapeSEED program is used to teach the English language with children in preschool through second grade, economically disadvantaged students,[1] and English as a Second Language (ESL) students.[9] It includes multimedia materials, teaching manuals and training processes.[10]

GrapeSEED is sold by GrapeCity, inc., a privately held, multinational software corporation based in Sendai, Japan, that develops its own software products and provides outsourced product development services, consulting services, software, and Customer relationship management services.[11]

History

GrapeSEED was created from the idea of Paul Broman Sr., an American missionary who wanted to teach Japanese children the English language after World War II. In 1950, Paul moved to Japan, and along with other families and friends, built a kindergarten school.[12] Established in 1967, this school, located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, was named Miyagi MeySen Academy[13] and is where GrapeSEED originated.[9]

In 2009, GrapeSEED was introduced in South Korea and as of 2011 "...is already helping their children to learn English, elementary education by introducing such a program in the country in more than 270 kindergartens, children's homes, language schools."[14]

In 2012, GrapeSEED was introduced in the United States at Mars Elementary School in Berrien Springs, Michigan.[15] It is used in the following 16 countries: Albania,[16] Azerbaijan,[17] Brazil,[18] China, India,[19] [20] Indonesia,[21] Japan,[22] Malaysia,[23] Mongolia,[24] Myanmar, Nepal, Russia,[25] South Korea,[14] [26] Thailand,[27] [28] United States,[9] and Vietnam.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Latest Educational Research Demonstrates Value of GrapeSEED. Keim. Bill. October 2014. WASA Hotline. September 10, 2015. 3. https://web.archive.org/web/20150908182457/http://www.wasa-oly.org/images/WASA/6.0%20Resources/6.1.8%20Hotline/OctoberHotline.pdf. September 8, 2015. dead.
  2. Book and Materials Review: GrapeSEED Curriculum GrapeSEED Media, Ltd. Kirkland, WA: GrapeCity Inc., 2013.. Chang. Daris. March 2015. TESOL Journal. 10.1002/tesj.181. 6. 1. 193–194.
  3. Book: The Natural Approach Language Acquisition in the Classroom. Krashen. Stephen D.. Bloodaxe Books Ltd.. 1996. 978-0136099345. 58. Terrell. Tracy D..
  4. Book: Berns, Margie. Contexts of Competence: Social and Cultural Considerations in Communicative Language Teaching. Springer Science & Business Media. 1990. 978-0306434693. US. 86.
  5. Book: The Natural Approach Language Acquisition in the Classroom. Krashen. Stephen. Bloodaxe Books Ltd.. 1996. 978-0136099345. 1. Terrell. Tracy D..
  6. Web site: Stephen Krashen's Theory of Second Language Acquisition. August 20, 2015. Stephen Krashen's Theory of Second Language Acquisition. Ricardo Schütz.
  7. Book: Krashen, Stephen D.. Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition Language Teaching Methodology Series. Pergamon. 1982. 9780080286280. 10.
  8. Book: Communication in Everyday Life: A Survey of Communication. Duck. Steve. SAGE Publications. 2013. 9781483321769. 127. McMahan. David T..
  9. News: ESL program a 'game-changer'. Mumford. Lou. February 25, 2013. September 10, 2015. SouthBendTribune.com. October 10, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151010200446/http://articles.southbendtribune.com/2013-02-25/news/37295607_1_esl-program-esl-students-second-language. dead.
  10. Web site: Buckeye Learning Support Team Attends GrapeSeed Conference Buckeye. salemquakers.k12.oh.us. 2015-09-10. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304043741/http://salemquakers.k12.oh.us/buckeye/2015/06/06/welcome-to-salem-high/. dead.
  11. News: Japan's GrapeCity: At home in Xi'an. Buchanan. Clare. September 30, 2014. ChinaWatch, a paid supplement to the Washington Post. September 21, 2015. ChinaWatch. February 8, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160208035408/http://chinawatch.washingtonpost.com/2014/09/japans_grapecity_at_home_in_xian/. dead.
  12. Industry Watch: Seeds yield fruit for GrapeCity. Rubinstein. David. July 27, 2012. SD Times Magazine. September 16, 2015.
  13. Web site: 宮城明泉学園 - Miyagi MeySen Academy English - Our History. www.meysen.ac.jp. 2015-09-16.
  14. New market leader in infant and elementary English education market, "GrapeSEED". Yong Joon. Kim. 2011. Economy CEO (Korea). September 16, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304082816/http://www.m-ceo.com/content/view.asp?cg=cover&seqNum=159. March 4, 2016. dead.
  15. News: New learning method helping kids learn English. Clawson. Cindi. June 20, 2012. September 10, 2015. WNDU Channel 16 News. June 21, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140621025620/http://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/New_learning_method_helping_kids_learn_English_156033145.html. dead.
  16. Web site: Courses. Lincoln Centers of Albania. 2015-09-10.
  17. Web site: Interlink "English for Kids". www.facebook.com. 2015-09-14.
  18. Web site: GrapeSEED working with My First School Kindergarten, Hanoi - Vietnam. mfs.edu.vn.
  19. Web site: GrapeSeed English Language Solution for Kids - Delhi - EventsHigh. EventsHigh. 2015-09-14.
  20. Web site: St. Judes Play School.... GrapeSeed English Curriculum in Gurgaon India Pre-School in Gurgaon India at UpFeet India. www.upfeet.in. 2015-09-14.
  21. Web site: grapeseed english for children Love To Learn Indonesia. lovetolearnindonesia.com. April 30, 2013 . 2015-09-14.
  22. Web site: Mizuho school. www.mizuho-edu.co.jp. 2015-09-14.
  23. Web site: Proven Programmes ActiveKidz GrapeSeed. www.activekidzgrapeseed.com. 2015-09-14.
  24. Web site: Логарифм дунд сургууль. logarithm.mn. 2015-09-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20160131113431/http://logarithm.mn/english.html. 2016-01-31. dead.
  25. Web site: Rick Norman Launches GrapeSEED Curriculum Program for GrapeCity. ricknormangrapecity.com. 2015-09-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304065143/http://ricknormangrapecity.com/. 2016-03-04. dead.
  26. Web site: 성민유치원. www.sungmin-i.com. 2015-09-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20151115015342/http://www.sungmin-i.com/program/07.do. 2015-11-15. dead.
  27. Web site: GrapeSEED. www.lertlah.com. 2015-09-14. Administrator.
  28. News: First International Conference At Buriram Rajabhat University. Gall. Rob. February 18, 2015. September 14, 2015. Buriram Times.com.

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