ELT Calendar

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

IIEEC-Oxford University Press Teacher training Certificate Program 2008 (morning workshop)
Time: 9:50 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker: Ritsuko Nakata and IIEEC Teacher Trainers
Organization: Oxford University Press
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: The IIEEC-Oxford University Press Teacher Training Certificate Program, now in its 4th year, is aimed at all teachers of young learners who wish to become more confident and effective teachers.

Certificate in Teaching Japanese Students
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Speaker: Rob Waring, Alastair Graham-Marr, David Paul, Grant Trew
Organization: ETJ Certificate Course (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Short description: Contents of the course: 'Reading skills - methods and applications' Rob Waring (Notre Dame Seishin University); 'Teaching skills for listening and speaking' Alastair Graham-Marr (Tokai University);'Teaching natural English - helping students use language appropriately' Grant Trew (ELT materials writer and consultant); 'Personal construct psychology and its implications in the classroom' David Paul (David English House).

Can High School Students Read and Enjoy Stories in English?
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Ms. Atsuko Takase
Organization: Hamamatsu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Short description: This will be a presentation on extensive reading by a Japanese teacher who has used the method in high school and university for ten years. She has emphasized understanding English directly without translation and learning to enjoy stories.

ACET June Meeting
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Speaker: Various volunteers
Organization: Association of Childrens English Teachers
Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: ACET meetings welcome anyone who is interested in teaching children. Generally, various volunteers share songs, educational activities, classroom games and various teaching methods that have been successful.

IIEEC-Oxford University Press Teacher training Certificate Program 2008 (afternoon workshop)
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Ritsuko Nakata and IIEEC Teacher Trainers
Organization: Oxford University Press
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: The IIEEC-Oxford University Press Teacher Training Certificate Program, now in its 4th year, is aimed at all teachers of young learners who wish to become more confident and effective teachers.

A Memorial for Bill Balsamo
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Patrick Dougherty
Organization: Himeji Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Short description: This is a special meeting where the HImeji JALT membership and friends will have an opportunity to celebrate the life of Bill Balsamo, past president of Himeji JALT, long-time community member, teacher, and philanthropist.

Writing Instruction and Assessment: The Power of "no"
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Marlen Harrison
Organization: Chiba Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Short description: As "World Englishes" continue to dominate discussions of writing pedagogy, instructors ponder acceptable uses/performances of written language. In this lively discussion, we'll use Thich Nhat Han's Mindfulness Trainings as inspiration to consider L2 writing instruction and assessment, correcting student writing, and our identities as instructors.

The Nikkei Experience in Japan
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM
Speaker: Donna T. Fujimoto, Osaka Jogakuin College
Organization: Matsuyama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
Short description: Nikkei refers to people of Japanese heritage who were raised outside Japan. There are many from North America who have lived long-term in Japan.