| 1. |
Using the picture
side only:
Teachers
can use the picture side to teach words in Japanese. Primary
or junior secondary students in particular find it easier
to memorize basic words with the help of a visual stimulus.
Some cards can also be used to teach sentence making. For
example, the teacher can show the cards [もういちど]
and
[みてください] together.
Giving a wider context can make it easier for students to
memorizethe phrases. |
| 2. |
Using the kana side
only:
The
teacher can use the kana side to teach students to read Japanese - the cards actually
work as hiragana/katakana flash cards. Each kana word has the pronunciation in
romaji to assist with reading if necessary. If not, this can easily be whited
out. |
| 3. | Using
both sides:
By using both sides, the teacher can integrate the students'
learning of new words with reading of script. |
| 4. | Reducing
the cards:
The cards can be reduced for a number of uses. Students
can be given a set of hand sized picture/word cards to carry with them and use
as a vocabulary learning aid. The picture and kana cards can be used to play a
variety of group card games such as Karuta and Concentration. |
| 5. | Enlarging
the cards:
The cards can be enlarged and put on the wall as posters
to expose students as much as possible to Japanese script. |
