ELT Calendar

Saturday, October 5th, 2002

The 10th Korea TESOL International Conference (day 1 of 2)
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:50 PM
Speaker: See KoTESOL's website for full details.
Organization: Korea Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
Location: Seoul City, Seoul (South Korea)
Short description: There has been a shift in theory, methodology, and classroom procedure in ELT classrooms during the past decade. The effects of this shift have been felt all over the world, especially in Asia, and in Korea in particular.

LATEM Group Seminar Tour
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Helene J. Uchida
Organization: NPO Teaching English Methods Institute
Location: Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture
Short description: LATEM (Little America Teaching English Methods) was developed by Helene J. Uchida to teach elementary school English in an experiential, fast-paced and challenging way.

The Creative Classroom: Jazz Chants, Music, and Poetry for Young Learners
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker: Carolyn Graham, Teachers College, Columbia University (NY)
Organization: Teachers College Columbia University Japan
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: This three-hour seminar will explore the use of jazz chants in the language classroom. Students will learn how to create a grammar chant, a vocabulary chant or a chant designed to develop everyday conversation skills.

Teacher Training Workshop for Teachers of Children (Session 1)
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Speaker: YMCA Children's English School instructors
Organization: Kumamoto YMCA Chuo Center
Location: Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Short description: Anyone interested in teaching children is invited to join these training sessions. Up to 20 participants can join.