ELT Events Calendar

Japan Association of College English Teachers
JACET 41st Annual Convention (day 2 of 3)
Speaker: Geoffrey K. Pullum, University of California, Santa Cruz, and many more
Time: 8:30 AM - 6:20 PM Date: Sunday, September 8th, 2002
Location: Tokyo
Venue: Aoyama Gakuin University, Tokyo
Description: The convention theme is "Integrated English Education: from Primary through Tertiary." JACET conferences have a large number of presentations in Japanese. Today, registration begins at 8:30, followed by a ... (36 more words)
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ETJ Aichi (English Teachers in Japan)
Teaching Children: 4 Mini-Presentations
Speaker: Yukie Mori, Joe Alsheimer, Peter Warner, Sharon Abe
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Date: Sunday, September 8th, 2002
Location: Aichi
Venue: Yokota campus, Takakura Jr/Sr High School
Description: This will be a workshop of 4 mini-presentations on game ideas, mnemonics for learning, and more. Seating is limited to 50, so make reservations early: Contact Joshua Myerson at ... (6 more words)
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Teaching English Methods Institute
LATEM Group Seminar Tour
Speaker: Helene J. Uchida
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 8th, 2002
Location: Fukushima
Venue: Fukushima-shi Shimin Kaikan, 1-52 Kasumicho, Fukushima-shi
Description: LATEM (Little America Teaching English Methods) was developed by Helene J. Uchida to teach elementary school English in an experiential, fast-paced and challenging way. LATEM activities include dynamic and ... (103 more words)
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Niigata Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Starting the New Term Off Right
Speaker: Angela Ota
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Date: Sunday, September 8th, 2002
Location: Niigata
Venue: Niigata International Friendship Center
Description: Angela Ota shares her ideas on starting the new term out right by creating class atmosphere, keeping track of student marks, getting acquainted, and getting the students started with ... (44 more words)
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Association of Childrens English Teachers
Teaching English to Children
Speaker: TBA: see website for details
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Date: Sunday, September 8th, 2002
Location: Fukuoka
Venue: Amikas (Fukuoka City Women's Center, across from Nishitetsu Takamiya Station), 3-3-1, Takamiya, Minami-ku, Fukuoka
Description: A typical ACET meeting includes various volunteers sharing songs, games, activities, and various teaching methods that have proven successful in the classroom. A Brainstorming session is usually held at ... (19 more words)
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Gifu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Ganbare ALT! (Assistant Langauge Teacher)
Speaker: Vinko Bosnyak
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 8th, 2002
Location: Gifu
Venue: Heartful Square (southeast section of Gifu JR Station), Gifu City, Gifu-ken
Description: Using his four years of experience as an ALT in Gifu Prefecture, Mr. Vinko Bosnyak, an accedited teacher from New Zealand, has developed the Gambare! series for Japanese Primary ... (66 more words)
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Himeji Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Essential Kid's English
Speaker: Julian Warden from Oxford University Press
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 8th, 2002
Location: Himeji, Hyogo
Venue: Hanakita Shimin Hiroba (located directly across from Nozato Station, Bantan Line; plenty of free parking; from Himeji Station, train leaves at 13:50)
Description: Julian Warden from Oxford University Press will hold a lively two-hour workshop on teaching children. The content will include guidance on teaching children: including useful classroom language and management, ... (22 more words)
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Miyazaki Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Miyazaki JALT BBQ Beach Party
Speaker: It's a party!
Time: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 8th, 2002
Location: Miyazaki
Venue: Aoshima (in front of the Palm Beach Hotel at the semi-covered area)
Description: A beach BBQ with "enlightenment." The MiyaJALT Executive Board will be there to informally discuss the recent developments of JALT, the proposed restructuring plan, and the future plans of ... (20 more words)
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