ELT Calendar

Saturday, April 27th, 2002

Global Stories: Voices from the Invisible World
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: John Small, Kumamoto Gakuen University
Organization: Nagasaki Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Short description: Textbooks present a sterilized view of the world. Why not provide students with information about street children in Brazil, factory slaves in Pakistan, or child prostitutes in Thailand? The presenter will argue that this world should not remain invisible, that it is profoundly connected to our world of material comfort, and that students respond positively to these topics.

Utilizing the Four Skills in Textbook Design
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Todd Jay Leonard
Organization: Akita Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Akita City, Akita Prefecture
Short description: Todd Jay Leonard will speak on the importance of including the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in all English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.

The Blue Marble: Learning insights about culture through non-verbal communication
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Speaker: Tim Gutierrez, Kure City Board of Education
Organization: Kumamoto Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Short description: This presentation is best described by two quotes from the instructions:"During this exercise, you will participate in a safe and fun simulation.