ELT Calendar

Sunday, February 17th, 2002

MAT Phonics, TELL and Writing (IIEEC MAT Teacher Training Seminar, session 3 of 4)
Time: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Ritsuko Nakata
Organization: Institute for the International English Education of Children
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: This is the third of 4 sessions in this seminar series. Here is your opportunity to learn how you can get your students to communicate through the most talked method in Japan today, the MAT(Model, Action, Talk) Method.

Study Group meeting
Time: 9:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker: Contact IIEEC for speaker details.
Organization: Institute for the International English Education of Children
Location: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Short description: IIEEC is a teacher training organization for teachers of young learners. IIEEC emerged in response to the requests by teachers for specific training in how to teach.

Applied Linguistics Colloquium
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: several second language acquisition researchers
Organization: Temple University Japan
Location: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Short description: The Temple University Applied Linguistics Colloquium invites you to the Fourth Temple University Applied Linguistics Colloquium to be held at Temple University Japan.

Introductory Certificate in Teaching English to Children, one day course
Time: 10:15 AM - 5:15 PM
Speaker: David Paul, author of Finding Out, Communicate, and more.
Organization: Language Teaching Professionals
Location: Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture
Short description: This is a one-day certificate course in teaching English to elementary school children. Trainer David Paul is the author of Finding Out, Communicate, Songs and Games for Children, Discover English, Discover the World, and Discover the Universe.

Seminars for Teachers of English to Children
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Speaker: Greg Cossu, Katherine Mackay
Organization: Pearson Japan
Location: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
Short description: The theme of the seminar is "From Tots to Teens - creative ideas and practical class activities for new and veteran teachers. " The speakers and titles today are:Greg Cossu: "Ways to Get Parents Involved with Their Child's English Education" Katherine Mackay: "Many Learning Styles to Meet The Needs of All Young Learners".

Songs in the EFL Classroom - Beyond Cloze
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Robert Gee and Michael Furmanovsky
Organization: Nagoya and Gifu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Short description: The presenters will offer ideas on how to exploit songs in an EFL context. Both presenters have had extensive experience with using songs which go well beyond the typical listening cloze exercises found in textbooks.

Telling Stories in English Class
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Don Cherry, Hokuriku University
Organization: Toyohashi Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture
Short description: Don Cherry works with EFL students as they work on the language necessary to describe the events portrayed in a picture story. These language students operate at a fairly high level on, among other things, English sounds and melody, equivalent expressions, and phrasal verbs.

The Intergration of English Language Education within Mainstream University Discipline-Area Study in Japan: A Case Study of 'Shimada' University and The Sociology Department
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Prof. Alan Brady, PhD, Kwansei Gakuin University
Organization: Kobe Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Short description: There will be two presentations today. The intention of this study is to help those people involved in the teaching and research of ELE (English Language Education) at university in Japan to more clearly understand and value what is important to them regarding higher education ELE.

Developing Fluency: Practical Suggestions for Modifying Discussion Activities
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: William Lawrenz, Osaka Jyogakuin Junior College
Organization: Kobe Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Short description: There will be two presentations today. Discussion classes at Osaka Jyogakuin Junior College provide an excellent opportunity for students to expand their English speaking skills using a variety of new and challenging topics.

General Education English Reform at Ibaraki University
Time: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Mary Lee Field and Nagai Noriko
Organization: Ibaraki Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Short description: The presenters discuss their pilot program for proficiency based, sequenced and outcomes based General Education English. .

A Critical Thinking Approach to the Teaching of Debate and Public Speaking
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Hiroshi Matsusaka, Waseda University
Organization: Gunma Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Gunma City, Gunma Prefecture
Short description: The purpose of this talk is to suggest ways in which critical thinking may be incorporated into EFL. Specifically, Prof.

Adapted Activities for EFL and Culture Classes
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Marilyn Books
Organization: Okinawa Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Nishihara City, Okinawa Prefecture
Short description: Activities are widely used in EFL classes as they encourage cooperation, performance, and real communication in all levels of classes from high school to university.

Teaching Writing EFL
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Curtis Kelly, Heian Jogakuin University
Organization: Osaka Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Short description: Writing instruction has been shaped by two paradigm-shaping articles, one about the process of writing, and one about how different cultures organize their writing differently.

Encouraging Listening Skills, and Practical Techiniques and Vocabulary Development for High School and Adult Students
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Andrew Tope, Longman ELT
Organization: Saitama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Short description: Using high interest input, accessible tasks that clearly target specific listening goals, usable strategies and practical tips the presenter will offer techniques for teachers looking for ways to develop the listening skills their students need to succeed outside the classroom.

Baan Unrak: House of Happiness - A Christmas to Remember
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Anne Cain, Chino High School
Organization: Nagano Chapter (formerly the Shinshu Chapter) of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture
Short description: Anne Cain is an AET on the JET Program and has been teaching at Chino High School for the past six months. She is from the United States.

Swap Shop Featuring Everyone Present!
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Everyone
Organization: Hiroshima Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Short description: We want to hear from you! Have you recently read a good book related to language education? Do you have a clever and successful classroom idea? If so, please talk about it for 5-15 minutes.

Call for Papers Due February 17th (Sunday)

Peace as a Global Language Conference
Call for papers due: February 17th (Sunday)
Event Dates: September 28th (Saturday) - September 29th (Sunday), 2002
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