ELT Calendar

Sunday, May 9th, 2004

The 18th International Education Forum
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Teruyuki Zushi, Katsutoshi Ito, Yuichi Tomita and Mitsue Allen-Tamai
Organization: Institute of International Education in London
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: Today's speaker(s): Teruyuki Zushi, Principal, Institute of International Education in London. Katsutoshi Ito, Professor, Kanagawa University.

Applying Cross-Cultural Simulations in Japanese Contexts
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Tim Newfields
Organization: Yokohama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Short description: What are the challenges in using cross-cultural simulations such as Ecotonos in Japanese contexts? Which simulations are well-suited for language classrooms? How can Ecotonos and other experiential role plays be used as tools for problem-solving, cross-cultural awareness, or communication skills? This combined presentation and workshop explores these questions.

The Care and Feeding of Sacred Cows: the Future needs of Foreign Language Teaching in Japan
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Speaker: Will Jasprizza
Organization: Matsuyama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
Short description: What is language? How do people learn language? Why do people need to learn foreign languages? (In fact, do they?) Why do you teach what you teach? Do you consider social and economic factors? Will Jasprizza will ask lots of questions, poke at a few sacred cows and look to the future of foreign language teaching and learning in Japan.