ELT Events CalendarSunday, July 8th, 2007The Japanese Society for Language Sciences JSLS2007 (day 2 of 2)Speaker: Call for papers due January 26, 2007. Time: to be announced Date: Sunday, July 8th, 2007 Location: Sendai, Miyagi Venue: Miyagi Gakuin Women 's University in Sendai, Japan Description: The Japanese Society for Language Sciences (JSLS) will hold JSLS2007 at Miyagi Gakuin Women 's University in Sendai, Japan, on July 7 and 8, 2007. The plenary speakers are ... (34 more words)[more details]
ETJ Miyazaki (English Teachers in Japan) How Children LearnSpeaker: Amanda Bradley Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Date: Sunday, July 8th, 2007 Location: Miyazaki Venue: Kyoiku Johu Kenshu Center, Miyazaki Board of education, 4-1, Asahi 1 chome, Miyazaki. Description: Amanda Bradley originally from Scotland has been involved in English Education for over 15 years. She holds a Masters degree Cambridge University, M.A.T. (TESOL) and is currently teaching at ... (37 more words)[more details]
Oxford University Press Kids' Club IIEEC-Oxford University Press Teacher Training Certificate Program (Workshop 5 and 6)Speaker: Qualified teacher-trainers from the IIEEC Teacher Training Center Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, July 8th, 2007 Location: Tokyo Venue: Dai 1 Kaigishitsu, Office Tower 12F Metropolitan Plaza Description: Workshop content has been developed by Ritsuko Nakata (co-author, Let's Go) in cooperation with Oxford University Press and is aimed at all teachers of young learners who wish to ... (92 more words)[more details]
Shizuoka Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Professional PresentationsSpeaker: Scott Berlin Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Date: Sunday, July 8th, 2007 Location: Shizuoka Venue: Kyouiku Kaikan(across from Shin-Shizuoka)in the basement, (Five minutes walk north from JR station). Description: Studies have shown when people are asked to rank things they fear most, Speaking in Public is always near the top of the list, often higher than death. Learning ... (127 more words)[more details]
Toyohashi Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching What Is Oral Interpretation? What Can It Do?Speaker: Makoto Omi Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, July 8th, 2007 Location: Toyohashi, Aichi Venue: Aichi University, Bldg 5 - room 543 Description: It would definitely be wrong to delude learners into thinking that they already know enough English and that their only problem is shyness, so as to (on the pretext ... (102 more words)[more details]
Nagoya Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Curriculum Innovation: Coordinating and Managing ChangeSpeaker: Douglas Jarrell, James Venema, and Kathi Emori, Nagoya Women's University Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, July 8th, 2007 Location: Nagoya, Aichi Venue: Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl, Lecture Room # 2 Description: Douglas, James and Kathi will be presenting on three aspects of curriculum innovation. Doug will talk on the politics of change and the necessary conditions for implementing curriculum renewal. ... (30 more words)[more details]
Yokohama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Teaching Yoga to Children through EnglishSpeaker: Elizabeth Knight Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Date: Sunday, July 8th, 2007 Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa Venue: Ginou Bunka Kaikan (Skills and Culture Center) near JR Kannai and Yokohama Subway Isezakichojamachi [See yojalt.bravehost.com for map] Description: This workshop begins with a 75-minute Yoga class. Following the lesson, there will be a discussion on how Yoga can be used as a supplement to your regular lessons ... (283 more words)[more details]
ETJ Kobe (English Teachers in Japan) ETJ-KOBE July Meeting: Classroom Management: Kids to AdultsSpeaker: Brian Miller and Mikey Kelly Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, July 8th, 2007 Location: Kobe, Hyogo Venue: KRAC Sannomiya (Kobe Regatta Athletic Club) Description: Tips and strategies for managing all your classes from two successful Kobe school owners. MIkey's school teaches predominantly kids, Brian's school predominantly adults. so this presentation promises to have ... (16 more words)[more details]
ETJ Kobe (English Teachers in Japan) Classroom Management: Tips and TricksSpeaker: Chuck Kayser and Mikey Kelly Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, July 8th, 2007 Location: Kobe, Hyogo Venue: Kobe Regatta and Athletic Club ( KRAC) Sannomiya Description: Chuck and Mikey, two school owners who are both very entertaining presenters, share their ideas about classroom management. Get tips and strategies for managing all your classes from two ... (23 more words)[more details]
Omiya Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Two Presentations: Picture Books, Storytelling and Imaginative Learning; Native English Teachers - ideas for self introductions at elementary schoolSpeaker: Patricia Daly Oe, Irina Babanova Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, July 8th, 2007 Location: Omiya, Saitama Venue: Sakuragi Kominkan, 5F (near Omiya Station, west exit, see map). Description: Picture Books, Storytelling and Imaginative Learning, Patricia Daly Oe. In this presentation, author and teacher Patricia Daly Oe will discuss the value of using picture books and storytelling when ... (243 more words)[more details]
Matsuyama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Motivation from Natural Resources: Genuine Communication Through SurveysSpeaker: Erin Peter Kourelis, American Language School, Matsuyama Time: 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM Date: Sunday, July 8th, 2007 Location: Matsuyama, Ehime Venue: Shinonome High School, Kinenkan 4F Description: How do you get your students motivated? The speaker will discuss the use of surveys to get real questions from the minds of Japanese students answered by native English ... (30 more words)[more details]
Hiroshima Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching There's a book inside all of usSpeaker: Paul Moritoshi Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, July 8th, 2007 Location: Hiroshima Venue: International Conference Center, Peace Park (3rd Floor Seminar Room) Description: It has been said that 'There's a book inside all of us', but how does one go about writing a persuasive publishing proposal for an EFL textbook? This presentation ... (60 more words)[more details]
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