ELT Events Calendar

Japan Association for Language Teaching
How Did We Get Here? Understanding the Current Situation of Japanese Higher Education by Examining its History
Speaker: Joe Tomei, Kumamoto Gakuen University
Time: 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM Date: Sunday, February 17th, 2008
Location: Tsukuba, Ibaraki
Venue: Tsukuba Gakuin Universtiy, Tsukuba (formerly Tokyo Kasei Gakuin Tsukuba Women's University)
Description: For those from the West, there are a large number of seemingly inexplicable features in Japanese education in general and Japanese higher education in particular. Joe Tomei suggests that ... (85 more words)
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Japan Association for Language Teaching
The NHK Edigorian Series and English Activities in Elementary School
Speaker: Tom Merner
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Date: Sunday, February 17th, 2008
Location: Fukui
Venue: Fukui Campus, the Open University of Japan, AOSSA 7th Floor, Lecture Room 1
Description: The number of schools offering English activities has been increasing nationwide, and it seems as English will be implemented in the 5th and 6th grades as a once a ... (95 more words)
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Oxford University Press Kids' Club
Teaching Workshop Series 2008: Teaching Children Confidently and Effectively (Niigata)
Speaker: Setsuko Toyama, Kevin Churchley, Brian Cullen and Miki Sakai
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, February 17th, 2008
Location: Niigata
Venue: Niigata Ekimae Culture Center: Dai-Hall 9F, Mitsukoshi Brother Kyodo Bldg., 1-1-1 Higashi Odori, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi (1 minutes walk from JR Nigata Station, Bandai Exit)
Description: Learn the tips and techniques needed to teach English to elementary school students with confidence from experienced teacher and co-author of the bestselling English Time series, Setsuko Toyama. Get ... (101 more words)
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Pearson Longman
Pearson Longman Kids Tour 2008 (Tokyo)
Speaker: Carolyn Graham, Aleda Krause, Mari Nakamura, Mayumi Tabuchi
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Date: Sunday, February 17th, 2008
Location: Tokyo
Venue: Tsuda Hall
Description: Pearson Longman Kids Tour 2008 ('Great Teachers Inspire') will be a fun and valuable experience for all teachers of young learners. Share the latest in activity ideas with Japan's ... (32 more words)
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David English House Certificates in Teaching English to Children
One-day course in teaching English to children (Shizuoka)
Speaker: David Paul
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:15 PM Date: Sunday, February 17th, 2008
Location: Shizuoka
Venue: Fushimiya, 2-3-1 Gofuku-cho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka
Description: Topics covered: * How do children learn? * Using games effectively * Building reading and writing skills * Developing communicative skills * Integrating songs * Lesson planning * Developing ... (44 more words)
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Japan Association for Language Teaching
Incorporating Intercultural Learning into EFL Classes
Speaker: Jon Dujmovich
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, February 17th, 2008
Location: Toyohashi, Aichi
Venue: Aichi University, Bldg 5 - room 543
Description: The presenter will share some short intercultural learning activities that can be adapted and applied to various EFL teaching contexts. Based in current intercultural theory and methods, each activity ... (35 more words)
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Japan Association for Language Teaching
A Treasure Chest of Songs, Chants and Games!
Speaker: Kim Horne
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, February 17th, 2008
Location: Nagoya, Aichi
Venue: Nagoya International Center, 5th Fl, Conference Room # 2
Description: Explore songs, chants, dialogue games and other activities that young learners will enjoy. Discover multi-sensory techniques to draw students in and hold their attention. This energetic presentation will send ... (16 more words)
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Japan Association for Language Teaching
Teaching Phonetics for Multiple Purposes - One Approach
Speaker: Joe Tomei, Kumamoto Gakuen University
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, February 17th, 2008
Location: Tsukuba, Ibaraki
Venue: Tsukuba Gakuin Universtiy, Tsukuba (formerly Tokyo Kasei Gakuin Tsukuba Women's University
Description: The large number of phonetic texts available suggests that there is no real consensus about what a phonetics class should teach. In this presentation, Tomei will present the outline ... (77 more words)
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Japan Association for Language Teaching
(1) Helping Students Speak English Better; (2) My Share
Speaker: (1) Eiko Nakamura (Okayama University and Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare ); (2) All welcome!
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, February 17th, 2008
Location: Hiroshima
Venue: Hiroshima Peace Park, International Conference Center 3F.
Description: During the first hour, participants will experience The Poster Carousel, an effective oral task which gives learners opportunities to repeatedly use the knowledge they already have. During the second ... (17 more words)
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