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Holidays in July 2008:
July 21:
Marine Day (Umi-no-hi)
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ELT Events CalendarSunday, July 13th, 2008Japan Association for Language Teaching Elementary English SymposiumSpeaker: Keynote by Kensaku Yoshida; many other speakers Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, July 13th, 2008 Location: Sendai, Miyagi Venue: Tohoku Bunka Gakuen University Description: With reforms in Japanese Elementary education just around the corner, this symposium, featuring a keynote address from Dr. Kensaku Yoshida, workshops from other renowned academics and teachers, and a ... (50 more words)[more details]
English Teachers in Japan ETJ-Aichi July 2008 workshops for teachers of childrenSpeaker: Bob Jones and Vick Ssali Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Date: Sunday, July 13th, 2008 Location: Nagoya, Aichi Venue: Chukyo University, Center Building 6F, Room 0606, at Yagoto Description: ETJ-Aichi is a group for teachers of children up through middle school. In Bingo and other games for spelling, grammar, and vocabulary, Bob Jones will share ideas on various ... (62 more words)[more details]
Japan Association for Language Teaching Learning Styles in the EFL classroomSpeaker: Jack Ryan Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Date: Sunday, July 13th, 2008 Location: Toyohashi, Aichi Venue: Aichi University, Bldg 5 - room 543 Description: This presentation will outline the history of research into learning styles and explain the most commonly recognized learning styles. The practical application of current research to the English language ... (37 more words)[more details]
Japan Association for Language Teaching Students' Voices on Learning a Foreign LanguageSpeaker: Student volunteers Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Date: Sunday, July 13th, 2008 Location: Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Venue: Hamamatsu, ZAZA City Bldg. Palette, 5th floor, Meeting Room A Description: Students, both of Japanese descent and other nationalities, will share their experiences learning foreign languages. Teachers will learn from students' actual experiences, challenging assumptions about the best ways to ... (4 more words)[more details]
The Oyako Net Oyako Net First Conference on the Visitation Rights of Non-Custodial ParentsSpeaker: Paul Wong, Yuki Misuzu, Mitsuru-san, Tanase sensei (Lawyer) Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Date: Sunday, July 13th, 2008 Location: Tokyo Venue: Bunkyokuritsu Academy Miyogadani Kaigishitsu A (Miyogadani Sta., Marunouchi-sen) Description: Oyako Net, a nationwide network for realizing visitation in Japan, will hold their first Tokyo conference on Japan's laws concerning the rights of parents and children in divorce or ... (52 more words)[more details]
Japan Association for Language Teaching When should we use Japanese? And when should we use English?Speaker: Michael Critchley, Josai International University Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, July 13th, 2008 Location: Sapporo, Hokkaido Venue: Hokkai Gakuen University, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo Description: This presentation will focus on issues of Japanese support in the English class. In the first part of the session, we will discuss the pros and cons of first-language ... (152 more words)[more details]
Japan Association for Language Teaching My ShareSpeaker: Various speakers Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, July 13th, 2008 Location: Omiya, Saitama Venue: Sakuragi Kominkan. 5F (near Omiya Station, west exit, see map). Description: The chapter welcomes short presentations of 25 minutes or less. Please contact the Program Chair if you are interested in presenting. [more details]
Japan Association for Language Teaching Creative Activities for Teaching about Countries and CulturesSpeaker: Kip Cates, Faculty of Regional Sciences, Tottori University Time: 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM Date: Sunday, July 13th, 2008 Location: Matsuyama, Ehime Venue: Shinonome High School Kinenkan 4F Description: This workshop will introduce EFL classroom activities designed to promote knowledge, awareness and curiosity about the countries and cultures of the world. Participants will discuss global education approaches to ... (31 more words)[more details]
Japan Association for Language Teaching Making Our Teaching More EffectiveSpeaker: Shirley Leane Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, July 13th, 2008 Location: Hiroshima Venue: Hiroshima Peace Park, International Conference Center 3F. Description: Please note the change of date. The meeting will be held one week earlier than originally scheduled.Several important issues will be discussed: a) establishing a sense of community in ... (39 more words)[more details]
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