ELT Calendar

Sunday, October 13th, 2002

Study Group meeting
Time: 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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.

Study Group meeting
Time: 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker: Contact IIEEC for speaker details.
Organization: Institute for the International English Education of Children
Location: Nagoya City, Aichi 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.

Annual Iwate JALT Book Fair
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Details coming soon!
Organization: Iwate-Aomori Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
Short description: The 2002 Iwate JALT Book Fair is a perfect opportunity for ESL teachers, ALTs, and anyone interested in English. Check up on the latest English books and teaching materials while hearing some of the best speakers on English education the country has to offer.

LATEM Group Seminar Tour
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Helene J. Uchida
Organization: NPO Teaching English Methods Institute
Location: Kagoshima City, Kagoshima 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 Certificate in Teaching Japanese Students
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Speaker: Maurice Jamall, Rob Waring, Mark O'Neil, and Paul Riley
Organization: ETJ Certificate Course (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: So many internationally-recognized training courses introduce theories and methodology which come out of European or North American teaching situations.

Supplemental Material Review
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Fumihiko Hara, Longman Publishing
Organization: Toyohashi Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture
Short description: Focusing on the importance of rapid reading skills for the university entrance examination, this presentation reviews how supplemental materials have been used to improve the students reading skill.

MAT Basic Reading and Writing Level 2
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 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. In the Basic Reading and Writing Seminars, you will find out how to use the MAT Method to teach and review reading and writing skills as systematically and effectively as listening and speaking.

How to Use Mr. Bean for Your Students
Time: 1:45 PM - 3:40 PM
Speaker: Hamada Mayumi and Akimoto Hiromi
Organization: Matsuyama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
Short description: This workshop will present effective ways of using Mr. Bean in English classes.

On the Go: Addressing Motivation through Travel English
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Jonah Glick, Longman ELT, Pearson Education Japan
Organization: Yokohama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Short description: 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.