ELT Events CalendarSunday, September 21st, 2003Iwate Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Testing - An Important Component in Language TeachingSpeaker: Brenda Hayashi, Miyagi Gakuin Women's University Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Date: Sunday, September 21st, 2003 Location: Morioka, Iwate Venue: Iwate International Association, Morioka 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 ... (88 more words)[more details]
Shizuoka Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Computer Use in the Language ClassroomSpeaker: Barry Natusch, Nihon University & Andrew Reimann Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Date: Sunday, September 21st, 2003 Location: Shizuoka Venue: Shizuoka Kyoiku Kaikan (next to Mr. Donuts, across from Shin-Shizuoka station) Description: The two topics today are: CALL: Computer Assisted Language Learning, and How to use Powerpoint for all your teaching needs.Additional details should be available in due time.
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Kitakyushu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Kitakyushu JALT Southwest Regional MeetSpeaker: seven speakers Time: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 21st, 2003 Location: Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Venue: Kitakyushu International Conference Center, a 5-minute walk from the Kokura train station (shinkansen, JR train) Description: Seven different presenters from the Kyushu region will present on a variety of topics covering such areas as teaching children, teacher education and college and university education.
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Ibaraki Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Learning to Speak English in Bob's WorldSpeaker: Bob Betts, Ibaraki University Time: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 21st, 2003 Location: Mito, Ibaraki Venue: Ibaraki University, Mito Description: For teachers in exam preparation environments, trying to make the decision whether or not to teach speaking skills is always a difficult one. How much classroom time should be ... (60 more words)[more details]
Gunma Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Cultures Alive! Multicultural Education for ChildrenSpeaker: Michele Milner Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Date: Sunday, September 21st, 2003 Location: Maebashi, Gunma Venue: Maebashi Institute of Technology Description: This presentation will show how folk stories and folkdances can be used to teach multicultural concepts in the elementary classroom. These engaging stories allow children to view the world ... (58 more words)[more details]
Hiroshima Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Teaching Children How to Read EnglishSpeaker: Joe Lauer (Hiroshima University), Adam Beck (Hiroshima Starship), Mari Tsuruda (Hiroshima YMCA), and Junko Noborizato (Noborizato's Juku) Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 21st, 2003 Location: Hiroshima Venue: Hiroshima Peace Park, International Conference Center 3F. Description: Teaching children how to read English is a great challenge, indeed. This special meeting will feature four speakers: Joe Lauer will summarize bilingualism research findings with respect to teaching ... (121 more words)[more details]
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