ELT Events CalendarSunday, September 28th, 2008Peace as a Global Language Conference PGL2008: 7th Annual Peace as a Global Language (PGL) Conference (day 2 of 2)Speaker: Call for papers due June 27, 2008 Time: to be announced Date: Sunday, September 28th, 2008 Location: Tokyo Venue: Seisen University, Tokyo Description: PGL conferences began in 2001, and have quickly become an established part of the yearly calendar for students, teachers and activists. PGL encourages anyone interested in the following areas ... (66 more words)[more details]
Yokohama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching YoJALT SIG Bash '08Speaker: Various SIG Representatives Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 28th, 2008 Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa Venue: See www.ecole.jp/3.htmlDescription: Be sure to circle this day on your calendar as a "must attend" event. Yokohama JALT will hosting a Special Interest Group(s) Bash. Presenters will by vying hard for ... (71 more words)[more details]
Japan Intercultural Institute Education for the global perspective: Language, culture and critical thinkingSpeaker: Torikai Kumiko, Marc Helgesen, Joseph Shaulese, and others Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Date: Sunday, September 28th, 2008 Location: Tokyo Venue: Shirayuri College, Tokyo (Keio line Sengawa station) Description: Join us to discuss education, culture, language, communication, and the global community. There will be a special focus on the skills and attitudes that help learners appreciate new intellectual ... (30 more words)[more details]
Oxford University Press IIEEC-Oxford University Press Teacher training Certificate Program 2008 (morning workshop)Speaker: Ritsuko Nakata and IIEEC Teacher Trainers Time: 9:50 AM - 1:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 28th, 2008 Location: Tokyo Venue: Dai 2 Kaigishitsu, Office Tower 12F, Metropolitan Plaza, 1-11-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0021 Description: The IIEEC-Oxford University Press Teacher Training Certificate Program, now in its 4th year, is aimed at all teachers of young learners who wish to become more confident and effective ... (105 more words)[more details]
ETJ Aichi (English Teachers in Japan) ETJ-Aichi September 2008 workshop for teachers of children: (1) Stories; (2) HalloweenSpeaker: (1) Chris Loeber; (2) Joe Alsheimer Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Date: Sunday, September 28th, 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 Moving from Words into Stories (TPR Whiteboard Stories, Calendar-My-Life Stories, and Paper Towel Stories), Chris Loeber ... (60 more words)[more details]
ETJ Nagano (English Teachers in Japan) The littlest students: Pre-school lessonsSpeaker: Theron Muller, participants Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 28th, 2008 Location: Nagano Venue: Monzen Plaza, International Exchange Corner Description: ETJ-Nagano is back with a meeting September 28th from 10:30am to 12pm at the Monzen Plaza international exchange corner in downtown Nagano. Monzen Plaza is on the third floor ... (98 more words)[more details]
Noah Learning Center An Introduction to Cambridge ExamsSpeaker: Theron Muller, Megumi Netsu Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Date: Sunday, September 28th, 2008 Location: Nagano Venue: Monzen Plaza International Exchange Corner Description: Theron Muller and Megumi Netsu from Noah Learning Center will be holding an introduction to the Cambridge exams on September 28th from 1pm to 2:30pm at the Monzen Plaza ... (209 more words)[more details]
ETJ Kyoto (English Teachers in Japan) Task-Based LearningSpeaker: Mikey Kelly Time: 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 28th, 2008 Location: Kyoto Venue: Kyoto Station Building, 9F (Kyoto Prefecture International Center) mapDescription: Task-based learning for all ages! Task based training is the perfect way to mainatin student-centered learning in your classrooms. Using games and activities, students can learn to teach themselves ... (90 more words)[more details]
Oxford University Press IIEEC-Oxford University Press Teacher training Certificate Program 2008 (afternoon workshop)Speaker: Ritsuko Nakata and IIEEC Teacher Trainers Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 28th, 2008 Location: Tokyo Venue: Dai 2 Kaigishitsu, Office Tower 12F, Metropolitan Plaza, 1-11-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0021 Description: The IIEEC-Oxford University Press Teacher Training Certificate Program, now in its 4th year, is aimed at all teachers of young learners who wish to become more confident and effective ... (105 more words)[more details]
Iwate Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching English Story Cycle: What, Why and HowSpeaker: Anthony S. Rausch Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Date: Sunday, September 28th, 2008 Location: Morioka, Iwate Venue: Aiina 6th floor, room 602, Morioka Description: This presentation will introduce English Story Cycle as an approach to elementary school English in Japan. The presentation will detail what the English Story Cycle idea is, why it ... (149 more words)[more details]
Sendai Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching My Share - Classroom ManagementSpeaker: Various speakers Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 28th, 2008 Location: Sendai, Miyagi Venue: Sendai Sensai Fukkou Kinenkan (War Memorial Hall) Description: We all have our share of classroom techniques. And we all need our share of fresh ideas. The September Sendai JALT meeting will feature several members sharing ideas related ... (28 more words)[more details]
Okayama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Learning DisabilitiesSpeaker: Cynthia Akazawa Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 28th, 2008 Location: Okayama Venue: Sankaku A Bldg. 2F near Omotecho in Okayama City Description: Find out how to recognize learning disabilities in the classroom, and learn how the study of learning disabilities is relevant to the broader student population in terms of identifying ... (43 more words)[more details]
Okayama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching Techniques and Resources for Raising Kids to be BilingualSpeaker: Gavin Thomas Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Sunday, September 28th, 2008 Location: Okayama Venue: Sankaku A Bldg., 2F, near Omotecho in Okayama City Description: Gavin Thomas will briefly outline some of the things he have done with his two children (currently 4 and 6 years old) to help them gain ability in English ... (33 more words)[more details]
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