ELT Events CalendarSunday, June 20th, 2004ETJ (English Teachers in Japan) ETJ Certificate in Teaching English to Japanese StudentsSpeaker: Maurice Jamall, Rob Waring, Alastair Graham-Marr, Mark O'Neil Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, June 20th, 2004 Location: Nagoya, Aichi Venue: Nagoya YMCA, 2-5-29 Kami-Maezu, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi Description: This course has been designed to address the needs of teachers in Japan. All ideas derive from classroom research, and trial-and-error experience in various kinds of Japanese teaching situations. ... (151 more words)[more details]
Pearson Longman Learning to Read; Reading to Learn (Aichi)Speaker: Ali Taylor (Longman); Junko Yamanaka (Trident) Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Date: Sunday, June 20th, 2004 Location: Nagoya, Aichi Venue: Maruzen Bookstore Sakae-Ten (contact Sogabe-San at 052-261-2251) Description: Ali Taylor and Junko Yamanaka provide an an all-you-need-to-know guide on using Readers.
Once Upon a Time...The Magic of Shared Reading.Come and share the secrets for successful Shared Reading.
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Shizuoka Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Learning that Makes SenseSpeaker: Marc Helgeson Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Date: Sunday, June 20th, 2004 Location: Shizuoka Venue: AISEL, Room 33 on the 3rd floor ( map) Description: Of the five senses, visual (sight), auditory (hearing) and kinesthetic (touch/feel) are the most flexible and practical in the classroom. Everyone has one sense that is stronger than the ... (30 more words)[more details]
Nagoya Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Queer Theory Applications in the Language ClassroomSpeaker: Roibeard O'Mochain Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, June 20th, 2004 Location: Nagoya, Aichi Venue: Nagoya International Center 3rd Floor (Sakuradori line from Nagoya Station, 1 stop to Kokusai Center Station) Description: This presentation, co-sponsored by GALE. contains an exploration of key concepts in queer theory and an explanation of narrative-based pedagogy as a means of applying queer theory. Ample time ... (9 more words)[more details]
Gunma Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching A Way to Use Graded Readers Effectively and ExtensivelySpeaker: Rie Iwahashi Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Date: Sunday, June 20th, 2004 Location: Maebashi, Gunma Venue: Maebashi Kyoai Gakuen College Description: Is it really true that Japanese students read well in English? Unfortunately, that's not the case when we take "amount of reading" into consideration. Extensive reading enables students to ... (33 more words)[more details]
Shinshu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching The Use of Videos in ELTSpeaker: Takako Seito Time: 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM Date: Sunday, June 20th, 2004 Location: Nagano Venue: Okaya, Irufu (ILF) Plaza, 3rd Floor, Room 7 Description: Takako Seito from Tokyo University of Science in Suwa will show how to motivate large classes through the use of video-based activities. In this workshop she will demonstrate how ... (129 more words)[more details]
Okinawa Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Pause, Prompt and PraiseSpeaker: Steven J. Donald (Junshin University) Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, June 20th, 2004 Location: Nishihara, Okinawa Venue: Okinawa Christian Jr. College, Kiritan, Nishihara Town Description: Professor Steven J. Donald (Junshin University) will give a presentation on extensive reading techniques and the PPP (Pause, Prompt, Praise) Method of teaching reading, which was first popularized in ... (38 more words)[more details]
Hiroshima Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Material Writers Panel DiscussionSpeaker: Simon Capper, Richard Gabrielli, Joe Lauer, Carol Rinnert, and Keiso Tatsukawa Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, June 20th, 2004 Location: Hiroshima Venue: International Conference Center, Peace Park (3rd Floor Seminar Room) Description: A panel of writers (Simon Capper, Richard Gabrielli, Joe Lauer, Carol Rinnert, and Keiso Tatsukawa) will discuss their experiences in creating and publishing language learning and research materials. Adam ... (16 more words)[more details]
Omiya Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Gaining a Better Understanding of Student Perceptions of University EducationSpeaker: Mehran Sabet, Seigakuin University Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, June 20th, 2004 Location: Omiya, Saitama Venue: Shogai Gakushu Sogo Center (near Omiya Station, west exit, see map). Description: University teachers in Japan sometimes feel frustrated as to why their students do not take their studies more seriously and instead focus mainly on their interests, friends, and part-time ... (99 more words)[more details]
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