ELT Events CalendarSunday, October 26th, 2003Materials Writers Special Interest Group, Japan Association for Language Teaching Materials Writers Weekend Workshop (Day 2 of 2)Speaker: Workshop Participants Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Date: Sunday, October 26th, 2003 Location: Yufuin, Oita Venue: Yufuin Onsen, Oita, Kyushu (Nihon Bunri University Yufuin Seminar House) Description: The Materials Writers SIG's first-ever outside-of-conference-time get-together will be a gathering of people, SIG members and non SIG members, who are interested in creating materials, for the purpose of ... (81 more words)[more details]
ETJ (English Teachers in Japan) Kansai ELT ExpoSpeaker: Curtis Kelly, David Paul, David Peaty, Maurice Jamall, Ritsuko Nakata, Rob Waring, and more Time: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM Date: Sunday, October 26th, 2003 Location: Osaka Venue: AA Hall, Honkan, Ebisu-Bldg, 3-2-9 Awaji-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi Description: 2003 marks the start of an exciting innovation -- the ETJ English Language Teachers' Expos 9-City Tour! Each Expo will have between four and eight rooms with concurrent presentations, ... (124 more words)[more details]
Institute for the International English Education of Children Fukuoka Study Group meetingSpeaker: IIEEC teacher trainer Time: 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM Date: Sunday, October 26th, 2003 Location: Fukuoka Venue: Acros Fukuoka, 1-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi Description: The monthly IIEEC Study Group meeting welcomes all teachers who are interested in improving their teaching techniques and getting students to ask questions as well as answering them. Each ... (10 more words)[more details]
Institute for the International English Education of Children Osaka Study Group meetingSpeaker: IIEEC teacher trainer Time: 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM Date: Sunday, October 26th, 2003 Location: Osaka Venue: Osaka Shakai Fukushi Shido Center Description: The monthly IIEEC Study Group meeting welcomes all teachers who are interested in improving their teaching techniques and getting students to ask questions as well as answering them. Each ... (9 more words)[more details]
Teaching English Methods Institute LATEM Seminar Autumn Tour: Fukuoka (in Japanese)Speaker: Rumi Ichinose, LATEM Teacher Trainer Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Date: Sunday, October 26th, 2003 Location: Fukuoka Venue: Acros Fukuoka, room 601; 1-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi Description: LATEM (Little America Teaching English Methods) was developed by Helene J. Uchida to teach English in an experiential, fast-paced and challenging way. LATEM activities include dynamic and innovative approaches ... (99 more words)[more details]
Iwate Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Using Video in the Classroom to Teach Language and Culture: Methods and TechnolgiesSpeaker: Todd Jay Leonard, Hirosaki Gakuin University Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Date: Sunday, October 26th, 2003 Location: Morioka, Iwate Venue: Iwate International Association, Morioka Description: In today's communicative-based English language classes, teachers strive to include task-based, student-centered activities to enhance their instructional techniques. In addition to the four skills, there is a need to ... (59 more words)[more details]
Nagoya Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching The General Union, Teacher's Rights, & the Labor Standard LawSpeaker: Representatives of the General Union Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, October 26th, 2003 Location: Nagoya, Aichi Venue: Nagoya City Kyouiku-kan Description: The presenters will discuss what unions do to protect and improve conditions for foreign workers in Japan, and any worker in temporary or insecure employment positions. The Labor Standards ... (29 more words)[more details]
Institute for the International English Education of Children IIEEC Teaching Let's Go with Junior High StudentsSpeaker: IIEEC teacher trainer Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Date: Sunday, October 26th, 2003 Location: Fukuoka Venue: Acros Fukuoka, 1-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi Description: Let's get your students out of the "exam hell" and have them learn "Living English" through conversation and fun activities. In addition you will learn how to teach grammar ... (13 more words)[more details]
Sendai Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Testing: An Important Component in Language TeachingSpeaker: Brenda Hayashi Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Date: Sunday, October 26th, 2003 Location: Sendai, Miyagi Venue: AER 28F El Solar Kenkyushitsu 2 Description: Mention the word "testing" and many people grimace and groan. It seems that testing has a bad reputation, at least in some circles. Testing does not need to be ... (109 more words)[more details]
Institute for the International English Education of Children IIEEC Teaching Let's Go with Lower GradersSpeaker: IIEEC teacher trainer Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Date: Sunday, October 26th, 2003 Location: Osaka Venue: Osaka Shakai Fukushi Shido Center Description: Do you want to know how to use the Let's Go text effectively? This workshop is for you! In addition you will learn how to get your students to ... (32 more words)[more details]
Gunma Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching A Class Project: Collaborative NewslettersSpeaker: Joyce Cunningham Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Date: Sunday, October 26th, 2003 Location: Gunma Venue: Gunma Prefectural College of Health Sciences (323-1Kamioki-machi, Maebashi) Description: This demonstration will describe an interesting student-generated class project that produces a professional-looking newsletter. Students themselves selected the general focus and topics of the newsletter. They also selected their ... (35 more words)[more details]
Shinshu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Qualified? Experienced? Talented? What makes a good English language teacher?Speaker: John Adamson Time: 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM Date: Sunday, October 26th, 2003 Location: Matsumoto-shi, Nagano Venue: Matsumoto Agata no mori, 2nd floor, Room 2-16 Description: This presentation will look at what we consider to be a "good" English language teacher in our own teaching contexts. Issues of training and qualifications as well as being ... (39 more words)[more details]
Teaching English Methods Institute LATEM Seminar Autumn Tour: Fukuoka (in English)Speaker: Helene Uchida Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, October 26th, 2003 Location: Fukuoka Venue: Acros Fukuoka, room 601; 1-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi Description: LATEM (Little America Teaching English Methods) was developed by Helene J. Uchida to teach English in an experiential, fast-paced and challenging way. LATEM activities include dynamic and innovative approaches ... (144 more words)[more details]
ETJ Kagoshima (English Teachers in Japan) Homework for English ClassesSpeaker: David Lisgo Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, October 26th, 2003 Location: Kagoshima Venue: The Gallery next to 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. The October meeting is a combination presentation and discussion. David Lisgo is the ... (46 more words)[more details]
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