ELT Calendar

Saturday, June 30th, 2007

Experiences with Action Research: Seeking Effective Ways to Do Japanese Writing and English Grammar Lessons
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Howard Doyle, Kochi University; and Fumiko Ishinuki, Sasebo National College of Technology
Organization: Nagasaki Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Short description: Doyle's presentation presents the inspiration and dynamic of an action research project focusing on evolution of a holistic approach to doing grammar in the language classroom, and will be related to syllabus and materials development and other issues.

Managing and Teaching in Coordinated English Language Programs
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Speaker: Heidi Evans and Juanita Heigham
Organization: Kobe Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Short description: In many universities, new departments and existing programs are moving towards coordination, meaning teachers use common syllabi and materials to reach shared goals and objectives across course sections.