ELT Calendar

Saturday, November 9th, 2002

Language Learning Strategies
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Peter Yongqi Gu, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Organization: Temple University Japan
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: This seminar by Dr. Peter Yongqi Gu will introduce the theoretical background, research issues, and practical applications of language learning strategies, beginning with a conceptualization of language learning strategies and a discussion of the significance of learning strategies in a broader theory of second language acquisition.

Creating Learning states With Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Speaker: Francesco Bolstad
Organization: Kitakyushu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: This presentation will consist of an introduction to Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and a hands-on experience of Anchoring, a technique to access states (emotions).

Two Presentations: Teaching Children & Motivation
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Speaker: Katherine MacKay and Paul Rosengrave, Pearson Education Japan, Longman ELT
Organization: Fukuoka Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: Addressing Relevance and Motivation Motivation is crucial for successful learning. What techniques should we employ to encourage motivation and maximize learning? Two ways are: to ensure learners talk about what interests them, and to teach language for specific real-world functions.