ELT Calendar

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

Teaching writing to multileveled college students
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Kumiko Miyamoto
Organization: Okayama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
Short description: Deciding the appropriate difficulty level for classes is very challenging. In my classes some students are bored because the content is too easy, yet for others it is quite difficult.

Investigating Communication Strategy Use in an Immersion Setting
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Jason Williams
Organization: Okayama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
Short description: How should university EFL instructors go about selecting which communication strategies (CS) to teach and practice in the limited amount of class time they have? This presentation will examine CS use among learners in a Korean-language immersion program in Japan.

Zen and the Art of Statistics
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Speaker: Greg Sholdt
Organization: Kobe Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Short description: What is the true meaning of the mean? During this unique and fun workshop designed for those who don't like numbers, the presenter will guide participants in an exploration of statistical concepts and reasoning.

Year End/Christmas Party
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Speaker: All are welcome!
Organization: Kitakyushu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: Join Kitakyushu JALT for our annual year-end/Christmas party. Chat about the year gone, and the year ahead, in an informal setting with other chapter members.

Christmas & Bonen-kai Party
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Speaker: Turkey Dinner
Organization: Gifu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture
Short description: Join us for our annual turkey dinner with all the fixings. If you would like a map or train info, please contact Steve Quasha at: quasha@yahoo.