ELT Calendar
Sunday, July 1st, 2007
My Favorite Things: How to keep them laughing
Time:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker: Kim Horne
Organization: ETJ Kyoto (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Short description: Join Kim Horne in exploring songs, chants, dialogue games and other activities that will bring language and laughter to young children. Come prepared to learn many activities and techniques to draw students in and hold their attention! This energetic presentation will send you home with great ideas to supplement your curriculum and make learning fun for everyone! Kim is from the U.
ETJ-Aichi July 2007 workshop: (1) Using Music to Teach Rhythm, Vocabulary and Self-Confidence; and (2) Homework for Young Learners
Time:
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker: (1) John Wilcutt and (2) Peter Warner
Organization: ETJ Aichi (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Short description: ETJ-Aichi is a group for teachers of children up through middle school in Aichi, Gifu, and Mie. For the July workshop, John Wilcutt will share ideas using popular music CDs to teach vocabulary and rhythm to students of all ages, while Peter Warner is going to discuss how to make homework attractive, enjoyable, and effective.
Methodology
Time:
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Speaker: Gordon Olsen
Organization: ETJ Fukuoka (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: Methodology: It's not as scary as you think. The presenter will discuss three definitions of methodology.
ETJ Ishikawa Group Workshop - Great Activities for Great Teachers!
Time:
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Two speakers
Organization: ETJ Ishikawa (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Short description: There are going to be two highly practical mini-presentations held simultaniously - twice - so you will be able to join BOTH sessions. The presentations are followed by a tea break (with snacks!) and a small group discussion where everyone can participate in a relaxed atmosphere.