Creative Activities for Teaching about Countries and Cultures

Speaker: Kip Cates, Faculty of Regional Sciences, Tottori University
Date: Sunday, July 13th, 2008
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM
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 teaching for intercultural understanding, then experience activities involving roleplay, photos and video designed to stimulate interest in the wider world, promote cross-cultural empathy, build critical thinking skills and overcome stereotypes.
Cost for JALT members: free
Cost for JALT non-members: 1,000 yen
Organization: Matsuyama Chapter, Matsuyama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
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Contact Matsuyama JALT Chapter:
URL: http://jalt.org/groups/Matsuyama
Kiyoshi Shioiri:
  kshioiri@shinonome.ac.jp
  Phone: Home: 089-946-0885 Office: 089-931-6211





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