ELT Calendar

Sunday, September 18th, 2005

Am I a Good Silent Way Teacher? (day 2 of 3)
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Roslyn Young
Organization: CDF (Classes de Francais)
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: See day one for details. .

Teaching Knowledge Test Seminar in Tokyo
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker: Miyoko Kobayashi (Kanda University of International Studies); Fergus Mackinnon (British Council); Curtis Kelly (Osaka Gakuin University)
Organization: The British Council Tokyo Centre
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: Find out about TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test), improve your teaching skills, and network with like-minded ELT professionals Programme Module 1 Language and background to language learning and teaching Miyoko Kobayashi (Kanda University of International Studies) Module 2 Planning lessons and use of resources for language teaching Tokyo: Fergus Mackinnon (British Council) Module 3 Managing the teaching and learning process Curtis Kelly (Osaka Gakuin University) The 10,000 yen fee includes a complimentary copy of The TKT Course preparation book and the test registration fee for the Module of your choice.

Activities for Young Learners of English - Listening, Thinking and Learning
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Hideki Sakai, Shinshu University
Organization: Nagano Chapter (formerly the Shinshu Chapter) of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture
Short description: Hideki Sakai shows how to make learning English more effective among young learners by engaging them in meaningful activitites. These activities should be arranged so that students become aware of the meanings of English while performing a practical task.

Using Magic in the Classroom
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: David Gann - Seigakuen University
Organization: Saitama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Short description: Since beginning to use mathematical magic in English lessons over five years ago, David Gann has found the fun of magic to be a great motivator. This presentation will feature three magic-based activities that are flexible enough to be used with English students of various ages and skill levels.

Child-Friendly EYL
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Shelagh Rixon (University of Warwick)
Organization: The British Council Teacher Training Seminars
Location: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Short description: In association with Kanda University of International Studies: Centre for Language Services. Activities that engage children's interest and attention come in many different varieties.