ELT Events CalendarSunday, September 29th, 2002Institute for the International English Education of Children Study Group meeting: Back to SchoolSpeaker: Contact IIEEC for speaker details. Time: 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM Date: Sunday, September 29th, 2002 Location: Kumamoto Venue: Kumamoto YMCA Description: IIEEC is a teacher training organization for teachers of young learners. IIEEC emerged in response to the requests by teachers for specific training in how to teach. IIEEC wishes ... (66 more words)[more details]
Teaching English Methods Institute LATEM Group Seminar TourSpeaker: Helene J. Uchida Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 29th, 2002 Location: Naha, Okinawa Venue: Okinawa-ken Seinen Kaikan, 2-15-23 Kume, Naha-shi, Okinawa 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)[more details]
Peace as a Global Language Conference Peace as a Global Language Conference(day 2 of 2)Speaker: Over 50. See the conference web site for details. Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 29th, 2002 Location: Tokyo Venue: Daito Bunka Kaikan, Nerima-ku, Daito Bunka University, Tokyo Description: Linguists, language teachers and other educators, researchers, activists, and students are teaming up for a conference in central Tokyo. See the conference site for details at www.eltcalendar.com/peace This conference ... (52 more words)[more details]
Iwate Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching On The Go: Addressing Relevance and MotivationSpeaker: Jonah Glick, Pearson Education-Longman ELT Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Date: Sunday, September 29th, 2002 Location: Morioka, Iwate Venue: Iwate Kokusai Koryu (Iwate International Plaza) in Morioka, phone: 019-654-8900. Description: Motivation is crucial for successful learning. What techniques should we employ to encourage motivation and maximize learning? Two ways are: to ensure learners talk about what interests them; and ... (76 more words)[more details]
ETJ Yokohama (English Teachers in Japan) English Lessons for Young ChildrenSpeaker: Sean Thompson, E-kids Yokohama Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 29th, 2002 Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa Venue: Kyoru Shitsu (5th Fl.) of GinoBunka KaiKan ( 3 min. from Kannai Sta., Yokohama) Description: Sean Thompson will talk about EFL for young children (1.5 - 6 years old). There is a growing demand for such classes in the EFL marketplace and Sean will ... (145 more words)[more details]
Toyohashi Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Using Movies to Motivate Language Development and Critical Thinking SkillsSpeaker: Beverly Gallagher and Shauna Waters Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 29th, 2002 Location: Toyohashi, Aichi Venue: Building 5, Aichi University, Toyohashi Campus Description: Movies provide an excellent source for motivating class content and an authentic context for language learning. By using content that is interesting and relevant to students' lives, it is ... (41 more words)[more details]
Hokkaido Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Innervoice, Time, Planning and PracticeSpeaker: Marc Helgesen Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 29th, 2002 Location: Sapporo, Hokkaido Venue: Hokkaido International School in Sapporo (5 minutes from Sumikawa Station, map on Hokkaido JALT web site) Description: In this activity-based workshop, Marc Helgesen will explore ways to help learners develop their inner voice and use it as a tool to expand their English. He will look ... (45 more words)[more details]
Kobe Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Process and Thought: Two Articles that have Shaped EFL Writing Instruction, and Stories for the HeartSpeaker: Curtis Kelly, Heian Women's University Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Date: Sunday, September 29th, 2002 Location: Kobe, Hyogo Venue: Kobe YMCA 4F LETS (between JR Sannomiya and JR Shin-Kobe) Description: There will be two presentations today, both by Curtis Kelly, Heian Women's University. Process and Thought: Two Articles that have Shaped EFL Writing Instruction: Two paradigm-shaping articles have shaped ... (117 more words)[more details]
Institute for the International English Education of Children Halloween Workshop: Halloween-Theme English Classes for Young LearnersSpeaker: Contact IIEEC for speaker details. Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Date: Sunday, September 29th, 2002 Location: Kumamoto Venue: Kumamoto YMCA Description: October is the Halloween month. It's also a good chance to teach your young students a little Western culture. Having a Halloween party in your class will be great ... (62 more words)[more details]
Chiba Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching The Struggle of Bilingual Families for Choice of Language and IdentitySpeaker: Tomoko Ascough Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 29th, 2002 Location: Chiba Venue: Chiba Chuo Community Center (near JR Shiyakushomae momorail station) Description: This study investigated what language environment bilingual families have, and what factors influence their language environment decision. This study employed qualitative inquiry to obtain a holistic view of bilingual ... (83 more words)[more details]
Gifu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Serious Fun ... a philosophy for teaching kidsSpeaker: Kelly McKenna Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 29th, 2002 Location: Gifu Venue: Heartful Square (southeast section of Gifu JR Station), Gifu City, Gifu-ken Description: McKenna has been teaching in Japan for over 7 years. As a BA in child psychology, director of summer camps, youth director on cruise ships and mother of two, ... (57 more words)[more details]
Kanazawa Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Fluency vs. Accuracy: The Headway ApproachSpeaker: Oliver Bayley, Oxford University Press Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 29th, 2002 Location: Kanazawa, Ishikawa Venue: Shakai Kyoiku Center, Honda Machi, Kanazawa Description: Having a good range of techniques for getting students to speak out in class is essential for the successful development of both fluency and accuracy. Motivating content and giving ... (117 more words)[more details]
ETJ Kagoshima (English Teachers in Japan) Aims for Children's Teachers: What are we doing and what do we want?Speaker: John Grant Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 29th, 2002 Location: Kagoshima Venue: Jelly Bean's Educational, Kousha Biru 2nd Floor, Room 202B, Shinyashiki-cho 16-118B, Kagoshima. Parking is available. Description: Kagoshima ETJ is a group for teachers teaching English to children and junior high school students. [more details]
Sendai Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Stephen Krashen Vs Robert O'Neill - A Discussion on Current Issues in Second Language AcquisitionSpeaker: various speakers Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 29th, 2002 Location: Sendai, Miyagi Venue: Aibaku Chuo Shmin Center (formerly the Ichibancho Shimin Center) behind Maruzen Description: During this session, participants will be encouraged to join in a debate on current issues in Second Language Acquisition, in particular focusing on a discussion between leading authorities in ... (33 more words)[more details]
Omiya Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Fluency vs. Accuracy: Habbick on HavocSpeaker: Robert Habbick, Oxford University Press Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 29th, 2002 Location: Omiya, Saitama Venue: Omiya JACK 6F, conf. room #2 (near Omiya Station, west exit) Description: Having a good range of techniques for getting students to speak out in class is essential for the successful development of both fluency and accuracy. Giving students the right ... (56 more words)[more details]
Teachers College Columbia University Japan A 2002 Teacher's Eye View of SLA Research: Looking Backward: Looking ForwardSpeaker: Ted Rodgers, University of Hawaii Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 29th, 2002 Location: Tokyo Venue: Teacher's College, Columbia University Japan, Mitsui Seimei Bldg. 4F, 2-21-2 Misaki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Description: The books on research methods in applied linguistics published over the last twenty years are aimed at helping classroom teachers become better consumers of research studies (e.g. Brown, 1988); ... (180 more words)[more details]
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