ELT Calendar

Saturday, December 7th, 2002

The Learner Centred Revolution
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Christopher Chase, Seinan Gakuin University
Organization: Nagasaki Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Short description: In this workshop, the co-author of "Natural Speaking\" (Intercom Press) looks at ways to encourage learners both inside and outside the classroom.

Addressing Relevance and Motivation of Children (followed by bonenkai party)
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Paul Rosengrave and Katherine MacKay
Organization: Okayama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
Short description: The first part of this evening overviews high-interest, relevant activities, designed for a false � high beginner class, illustrated by materials drawn from new Longman materials.

Introducing American Headway, the new American classic
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Speaker: Julian Warden, Oxford University Press
Organization: Fukuoka Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: OUP representative Julian Warden will introduce the new textbook series: American Headway. He will also display other Oxford University Press books, give away samples, and answer questions.