ELT Calendar

Sunday, December 16th, 2007

Micro-Conference 6: The Ins and Outs of Language Testing
Time: 9:45 AM - 5:45 PM
Speaker: Terry Yearly (TOFL Seminar), Gerry Lasche (Miyagi Gakuin Women's University), Andy Boon (Toyo Gakuen University), Kristie Sage (Komazawa University), and Jeff Hubbell (Hosei University)
Organization: West Tokyo Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: The West Tokyo Chapter of JALT (Japan Association for Language Teaching), and the TEVAL SIG (Testing and Evaluation Special Interest Group) announce the sixth in a new series of micro-conferences, each featuring several presenters exploring a particular topic for a whole day.

Vygotsky in the Classroom
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Deryn Verity
Organization: Toyohashi Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture
Short description: In this workshop, some practical applications of sociocultural theory for the classroom will be introduced and practiced. Ways of incorporating the theoretical principles of the Zone of Proximal Development, the social origins of cognition, and the notion of self-regulation into ordinary language lessons will be explored.

JALT Conference reports and Bonnenkai
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: TBA
Organization: Sendai Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Short description: JALT Conference reports and Bonnenkai. Please note the change of date (to Dec.

International Families Group / JALT Christmas Party with Santa Claus
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Santa Claus
Organization: Nagano Chapter (formerly the Shinshu Chapter) of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture
Short description: Join our children-friendly event for food, fun (including a raffle), presents for the children, and Santa Claus! Please bring something to share, such as food or drink.