ELT Events CalendarSunday, January 15th, 2006ETJ Kobe (English Teachers in Japan) Shinnenkai and Flea marketSpeaker: discussion Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Date: Sunday, January 15th, 2006 Location: Kobe, Hyogo Venue: Takigawa Boy's Jr/Sr High School, 2-1-1 Hoden-cho, Suma-ku Kobe Description: ETJ-KOBE (English Teachers in Japan) Seminar for Teachers of English to Young Learners. Happy New Year from Kobe ETJ. Join the Shinenkai and flea market on January 15th 10am ... (63 more words)[more details]
David English House Certificates in Teaching English to Children One-Day Certificate in Teaching English to Children (Kumamoto)Speaker: David Paul Time: 10:00 AM - 5:15 PM Date: Sunday, January 15th, 2006 Location: Kumamoto Venue: TBA (please check back, or contact Rie@DavidEnglishHouse.com for details) Description: Many thousands of teachers have attended David Paul 's One-Day Certificate course and many thousands have come away excited and re-energized about teaching English to children. The focus of ... (100 more words)[more details]
Shizuoka Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Shizuoka JALT: January meetingSpeaker: Masahiko Goshi Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, January 15th, 2006 Location: Shizuoka Venue: the Associa Hotel coffeeshop on the first floor (1F) Description: Regular Officers' meeting. Officers and other members will discuss the schedule and content of upcoming Shizuoka chapter meetings. Anyone interested in helping to shape the 2006 calendar of events ... (8 more words)[more details]
Toyohashi Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Creating Opportunities for Authentic Communication and Critical ThinkingSpeaker: Laura Kusaka and Martha Robertson Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, January 15th, 2006 Location: Toyohashi, Aichi Venue: Aichi University, Bldg 5 - room 53A Description: The presenters will report on the methodology and classroom practices in a Japanese university setting focusing on first-year students enrolled in English classes with focus on spoken communication skills. ... (73 more words)[more details]
Gunma Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching English Immersion in JapanSpeaker: Eugene Cooper Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Date: Sunday, January 15th, 2006 Location: Maebashi, Gunma Venue: Maebashi Institute of Technology Description: Mr. Eugene Cooper will speak about Gunma Kokusai Academy, an English immersion school that opened in April, 2005 in Ota city. The school has attracted students from across Japan ... (8 more words)[more details]
Yokohama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Why do Students Lose their Motivation?Speaker: Kiwa Arai Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Date: Sunday, January 15th, 2006 Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa Venue: Ginou Bunka Kaikan (Skills & Culture Center) near JR Kannai & Yokohama Subway Isezakichojamachi [See yojalt.bravehost.com for details & a map] Description: Encouraging and maintaining students' motivation is certainly a difficult task, but so often we see our students lose their willingness to learn. Kiwa Arai's presentation will focus on the ... (77 more words)[more details]
Omiya Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Podcasting: A new way to reach students.Speaker: Robert Diem Seigakuin University (and of The Bob and Rob Show) Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, January 15th, 2006 Location: Omiya, Saitama Venue: Sakuragi Kominkan 5F, near Omiya Station, west exit, mapDescription: As a result of the information age, several new distance learning technologies now exist that enable TESOL educators to reach students outside of the traditional classroom environment. Some of ... (138 more words)[more details]
Okayama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching A Workshop on practical activities for the Japanese elementary school English lesson.Speaker: Chris Creighton Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, January 15th, 2006 Location: Okayama Venue: Sankaku A Building, Okayama, ARC Square 2nd floor, Omotecho 3-chome Description: Outline: In the two hour time allotted, Chris Creighton will go through the processes of putting together and giving an English lesson for Japanese elementary students. Theoretical musings will ... (119 more words)[more details]
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