ELT Events CalendarSunday, May 16th, 2004Shinshu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching The 15th Annual Suwa Charity walkSpeaker: Yasuto Hirajima from Seiko Epson Time: 8:10 AM - 2:00 PM Date: Sunday, May 16th, 2004 Location: Nagano Venue: Meet at the Katakura Fureai Nagisa (the outside auditorium next to Lake Suwa) Description: The 15th Lake Suwa Charity Walk is a great opportunity to discover the environmental issues about Lake Suwa. The starting time is at 8.10 am with an introductory talk ... (161 more words)[more details]
Ibaraki Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Ibaraki JALT Chapter Retreat (day 2 of 2)Speaker: John Fanselow, Teachers College Columbia University Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Date: Sunday, May 16th, 2004 Location: Daigo, Ibaraki Venue: Ibaraki University Seminar House in Daigo, Okukuji Prefectural Nature Park Description: This is a Sat/Sun Chapter Retreat with lodging provided at the Ibaraki University Seminar House in Daigo (Okukuji Prefectural Nature Park). The 2500 yen fee includes lodging, meals and ... (25 more words)[more details]
Institute for the International English Education of Children Nagoya Study Group May MeetingSpeaker: IIEEC teacher trainer Time: 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM Date: Sunday, May 16th, 2004 Location: Nagoya, Aichi Venue: Nagoya Kokusai Kaigijo 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 May MeetingSpeaker: IIEEC teacher trainer Time: 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM Date: Sunday, May 16th, 2004 Location: Osaka Venue: Bentencho Shimin Gakushu 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 ... (10 more words)[more details]
ETJ Aichi (English Teachers in Japan) ETJ Aichi May meeting: Developing Projects for Younger LearnersSpeaker: Chuck Sandy Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Date: Sunday, May 16th, 2004 Location: Aichi Venue: Aichi-ken Kyouiku Kaikan (Aichi Education Hall) Description: ETJ-Aichi is a group for teachers of children up through middle school in Aichi, Gifu and Mie. For the May workshop, Chuck Sandy will guide you through 'one class' ... (65 more words)[more details]
Toyohashi Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Toyohashi JALT Annual Picnic and BarbecueSpeaker: It's a picnic! Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Date: Sunday, May 16th, 2004 Location: Toyohashi, Aichi Venue: Toyohashi Ryokuchi Koen (Takashi station, Atsumi Line) Description: All members, family and friends very welcome. The picnic will be held at Toyohashi Ryokuchi Park, just to the south of Aichi University. In the event of rain, it ... (16 more words)[more details]
Gunma Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching A Teaching Strategy: How to Develop Communicative Competence through Shadowing and L1Speaker: Atsuko Yamazaki, Kazuko Nomachi Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Date: Sunday, May 16th, 2004 Location: Maebashi, Gunma Venue: Maebashi Koka Daigaku (MIT) Description: This presentation will demonstrate a new method for teaching lower-level adult students, Functional Mapping Method. In this method, the learner's L1 is used purposefully so that learners can establish ... (29 more words)[more details]
ETJ Ishikawa (English Teachers in Japan) ETJ Ishikawa Group Workshop: Teaching Children in Large ClassesSpeaker: Mary Ewald, Fumie Takasaki Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Date: Sunday, May 16th, 2004 Location: Kanazawa, Ishikawa Venue: Ishikawa-ken Shougai Gakusyu Center 2F Room 22, Kanazawa-Shi Hirosaka 2-1-1 (near Kenrokuen Park), t: 076-223-9571. Free parking available. Description: ETJ-Ishikawa Group is an organization for young learners' English teachers in Ishikawa Prefecture. With the motto, "Exchange and Explore!", we provide local teachers with opportunities to exchange teaching ideas ... (35 more words)[more details]
The British Council Nagoya Centre Teaching writing (Seminar 3 of 5 Sundays)Speaker: British Council Teacher Trainers Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, May 16th, 2004 Location: Nagoya, Aichi Venue: British Council Nagoya Centre, NHK Nagoya Broadcasting Centre Bldg. 6F, 1-13-3 Higashi Sakura, Higashi-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 461-0005 Description: This seminar is part of a communicative methodology course made up of five Sunday seminars, held fortnightly in Nagoya during the Spring term (11 April, 25 April, 16 May, ... (88 more words)[more details]
Okinawa Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Communicative Competence: Can we Really Teach and Assess It?Speaker: Masanori Tokeshi Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, May 16th, 2004 Location: Nishihara, Okinawa Venue: Okinawa Christian Jr. College, Kiritan, Nishihara Town Description: Dr. Masanori Tokeshi reviews the literature on communicative competence: Can communicative competence really be taught and assessed? [more details]
Omiya Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Learner Opportunities Outside the ClassroomSpeaker: Ken Biegel Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, May 16th, 2004 Location: Omiya, Saitama Venue: Shogai Gakushu Sogo Center (near Omiya Station, west exit, see map). Description: Teachers are often asked for ways to practice English outside the classroom. This presentation will focus on established organizations, the use of multimedia, and how best to develop Internet ... (42 more words)[more details]
Hiroshima Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Communicate the Magic in YouSpeaker: Tim Murphey and Brad Deacon Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, May 16th, 2004 Location: Hiroshima Venue: Chrystal Plaza (next to ANA Hotel) Description: This demonstration-workshop shows participants how to use seven effective communication psychology patterns of speech in naturally occurring classroom language instruction and story-telling. Participants will be guided through a series ... (14 more words)[more details]
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