ELT Calendar

Saturday, September 20th, 2003

Nellie's Seminar Series 2003: Seminar 6
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Miyuki Kasuya, Mayuka Habbick
Organization: Nellie's Group, Ltd.
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: The sixth seminar in Nellie's Seminar Series 2003 will feature three presentations as follows: 13:00 - 13:50, Halloween "kamishibai" storytelling Presenter: Mayuka Habbick.

Cooperative Learning in the Foreign Language Classroom
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: George Jacobs
Organization: Temple University Japan
Location: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Short description: Over the past twenty years, second language education has seen increased use of group activities. This increase stems from a variety of sources, including Communicative Language Teaching, the Output Hypothesis, the Interactionist Hypothesis, Sociocultural Theory, Student-Centered Instruction, and the integration of Global Issues.

Kagan Cooperative Structures to Promote Language Learning, Caring, and Peace
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Speaker: Spencer Kagan
Organization: Teachers College Columbia University Japan
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: Dr. Kagan's simple cooperative structures are transforming instruction in classrooms world-wide.

Carolyn Graham's Jazz Chants Workshop
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Carolyn Graham
Organization: Center for the Study of English Language Teaching
Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: Jazz Chants, provide teachers with a unique, fun and effective technique for teaching English. Join Carolyn Graham, the author of Jazz Chants, in this exciting workshop to learn how to improve your students' intonation, fluency, grammar and listening skills.