Sendai JALT:

The History of ELT in Japan

Date: Sunday, August 31st, 2008 Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Speaker: Charles Adamson

Description:
The program will begin with a short (30 minute or so) review of the history of foreign language teaching in Japan. The remainder of the program which will be a group discussion of the effects of historical precedents on current teaching practices in Japan. Depending on the interests of the group, some of the areas that might be covered are correctness/fluency, translation, exam culture, teacher roles, student expectations, grading system, classroom layout, curriculum design, administrative policies.
Everyone will be encouraged to contribute their ideas!

Organization: Sendai Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Sendai JALT)

Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 1000 yen

Venue: Sendai Mediatheque map

Location: Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

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