ELT Calendar

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

One-day course in teaching English to children (Sapporo)
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Speaker: David Paul
Organization: Language Teaching Professionals
Location: Sapporo City, Hokkaido Prefecture
Short description: Topics covered: * How do children learn? * Using games effectively * Building reading and writing skills * Developing communicative skills * Integrating songs * Lesson planning * Developing international attitudes Trainer: David Paul, Author of 'Teaching English to Children in Asia', 'Communication Strategies', 'New Finding Out', 'Communicate', 'Songs and Games for Children', 'Discover English', 'Discover the World', 'Discover the Universe'.

A Workshop For Teachers of Junior High School and Below
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Mayuka Habbick
Organization: ETJ Tokyo (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: 1:00 - 1:15 pm registration Mayuka Habbick - Activities old and new are all NEW to your students! Do you still remember how exciting it was when you played BINGO with your students for the first time? Do you still have that excitement when playing those good old games in class now? In this hands-on workshop, Mayuka will guide you to think about the theory and practice of classroom activities.

Four Skills for Effective EFL: How and Why
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Peter Warner
Organization: ETJ Osaka (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Short description: ETJ Osaka is pleased to announce a very special guest for their next ETJ Osaka meeting, Peter Warner, who will be coming from Nagoya to give this workshop.

(1) Teaching pre-teens: Problems and possibilities; (2) From listening to speaking
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:35 PM
Speaker: Aleda Krause
Organization: Nagano Chapter (formerly the Shinshu Chapter) of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture
Short description: (1) Even the most confident teachers can be challenged by 11- to 12-year olds. Do you experience difficulties generating energy, managing classes with mixed levels, or bringing out shy students? Author of SuperKids and SuperTots, Aleda will share some secrets for success with this activity-based presentation.

Presentation Zen: How to design and deliver compelling presentations
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Garr Reynolds
Organization: Saitama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Short description: Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications consultant Garr Reynolds shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote.

(1) Oral Presentations; (2) Podcasts; (3) My Share
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: (1 and 2) Joe Lauer (Hiroshima University); (3) Everyone
Organization: Hiroshima Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Short description: There will be 3 parts. First, Joe Lauer will explain how Japanese students can give effective and professional oral presentations in English.