ELT Events CalendarSunday, October 22nd, 2006ETJ (English Teachers in Japan) Kansai ETJ ExpoSpeaker: Many good speakers Time: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Date: Sunday, October 22nd, 2006 Location: Osaka Venue: Seifu High School, 12-16 Ishigatsuji-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka Description: ETJ-Kobe, Kyoto and Osaka join forces to put together the largest ETJ event in Kansai for the year. Something for everyone: * Presentations and workshops from major publishers * ... (67 more words)[more details]
Ibaraki Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Storytelling in Language Teaching (A.M. Program)Speaker: Charles Kowalski, Oberlin College Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Date: Sunday, October 22nd, 2006 Location: Tsukuba, Ibaraki Venue: Tsukuba Gakuin Universtiy, Tsukuba (formerly Tokyo Kasei Gakuin Tsukuba Women's University Description: Everyone loves a good story! Kowalski will show how to bring the power of oral storytelling into your classroom. He will examine the benefits that storytelling can bring and ... (30 more words)[more details]
Pacific Rim Conference The 1st Pacific-Rim Conference on EducationSpeaker: Several speakers Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, October 22nd, 2006 Location: Sapporo, Hokkaido Venue: Hokkaido University of Education, Kaderu 2-7, Sapporo, Japan Description: This international conference is designed to address issues and challenges that developing and developed countries face in the age of globalization. The conference will be of interest to researchers, ... (53 more words)[more details]
West Tokyo Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching The 1st JALT Joint Tokyo Conference: Action Research - Influencing Classroom PracticeSpeaker: David Nunan, Curtis Kelly, Don Maybin, Stan Pederson and Andy Boon Time: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Date: Sunday, October 22nd, 2006 Location: Tokyo Venue: Temple University Japan Rooms 206/207 Description: West Tokyo and Tokyo JALT chapters are proud to host the first of a new annual conference in the Tokyo area. Presentations include: David Nunan: Action Research and Professional ... (276 more words)[more details]
Shizuoka Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching My Share and Officers ElectionSpeaker: Masahiko Goshi Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Date: Sunday, October 22nd, 2006 Location: Shizuoka Venue: Kyouiku Kaikan(across from Shin-Shizuoka)in the basement, (Five minutes walk north from JR station). Description: A great chance to brainstorm with other teachers and exchange pearls that really spice up a lesson in "My Share." Officer elections will follow at the end of the ... (2 more words)[more details]
Ibaraki Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Versatile Video iPods as Classroom Tools (P.M. Program)Speaker: Bill Pellowe, Kinki University Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, October 22nd, 2006 Location: Tsukuba, Ibaraki Venue: Tsukuba Gakuin Universtiy, Tsukuba (formerly Tokyo Kasei Gakuin Tsukuba Women's University) Description: All of the activities demonstrated by the presenter could be done by teachers who do not have video iPods, but the presenter will claim that the video iPod is ... (122 more words)[more details]
Kagoshima Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Christmas! What will you do?Speaker: Various Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, October 22nd, 2006 Location: Kagoshima Venue: Seminar Room 117, Ground Floor Kousha Biru, Shinyashiki opposite the Shinyashiki Tram Stop Description: This months meeting will feature a My Share -- participants are encouraged to bring along a short 10-15 minute Christmas activity to share with the others. There will also ... (49 more words)[more details]
Wakayama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Inaugural Meeting! Graded Readers and Extensive ReadingSpeaker: Jim Swan and Clive Lovelock Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, October 22nd, 2006 Location: Wakayama Venue: Wakayama University: bldg. G, room 202 Description: First ever Wakayama JALT Chapter meeting! Both Jim and Clive, from Nara Chapter, have long-term experience and involvement in JALT and have advice and encouragement to share. Next, a ... (21 more words)[more details]
Hiroshima Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Sneak Preview of the JALT International Conference in Kitakyushu, Nov. 2-5Speaker: Dan McCourt (University of Shimane); Joe Lauer (Hiroshima University); and Maria Trovela and Carol Fujii (Fukuyama University) Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, October 22nd, 2006 Location: Hiroshima Venue: Chrystal Plaza 6F International Center (next to ANA Hotel) Description: Three presentations that will be given at the JALT International Conference can also be seen here. First, McCourt will provide details about an exchange program he coordinated between a ... (47 more words)[more details]
East Shikoku Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Teaching and Learning with Technology: Posters and PresentationsSpeaker: Paul Daniels, Davey Leslie, Lawrie Hunter and electronic posters Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, October 22nd, 2006 Location: Kochi Venue: Kochi University of Technology, Science English Lab (Language Lab), K building 3F, Tosa Yamada (18 km NE of Kochi City Description: This how-to meeting will have presentations about Moodle (free learning management software), PowerPoint, and website creation. As well there will be an 'electronic poster session' in which presenters will ... (31 more words)[more details]
English Teacher and Learner Cooperative Halloween Fun and the Changing Funeral SceneSpeaker: Kenneth Biegel Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Date: Sunday, October 22nd, 2006 Location: Niiza, Saitama Venue: Kurihara Fureai no Ie on the second floor. The community center (0424-24-4034) is near Hibarigaoaka Station on the Seibu-Ikebukuro Line. Description: Perhaps funerals may not sound like the best topic to use for an eTLC meeting. With Halloween approaching, though, a rather creepy but interesting way to get into the ... (195 more words)[more details]
ETJ Oita (English Teachers in Japan) ETJ-Oita / Okinet TDA 2nd MeetingSpeaker: Simon Weedon; Ed Kellerman Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Date: Sunday, October 22nd, 2006 Location: Oita Venue: Compal Hall, Oita City, Room 303 Description: There will be 2 presentations and discussion time during the workshop. Pronunciation, Stress and Rythm (Ed Kellerman) looks at ways to improve general pronunciation for Elementary and Junior High ... (28 more words)[more details]
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