ELT Calendar

Saturday, October 11th, 2008

Briefing session in Osaka on postgraduate course on teaching Japanese
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Teruyuki Zushi, the principal of the Institute of International Education in London
Organization: Institute of International Education in London
Location: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Short description: The Institute of International Education in London will hold briefing sessions on a postgraduate program on teaching Japanese as a foreign language that the organization offers in the British capital.

Two Christmas Activities
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Speaker: Christopher Carman, Margaret Orleans
Organization: Kitakyushu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: Although Christmas may still seem a long way off, it's never too early to start preparing for the day! This month we have a couple of activities guaranteed to bring some seasonal cheer into the classroom, as well as help your students gain a better understanding of the whole Christmas experience.

Presentation Zen: How to design and deliver compelling presentations
Time: 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM
Speaker: Garr Reynolds
Organization: Osaka Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Short description: As a serious language educator, the need for strong presentation skills is inescapable. Join us for an evening with one of the world's most respected design and presentation authorities, Garr Reynolds.

Shaping Teaching to fit Theories of Learning
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Speaker: Curtis Kelly
Organization: Fukuoka Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: Almost daily, brain studies are giving us a better picture of how learning occurs. Unfortunately, the methods we use in the classroom have not kept pace.

Pre-Conference Presentation Workshops
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Speaker: Oana Cusen, Thomas Amundrud
Organization: Kyoto Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Short description: This meeting will be a unique chance to see presentations that will be given at the JALT National Conference. If you are planning to present at the National Conference, would you like a chance to practice your presentation, and receive feedback on it? Bring your materials, handouts, and PowerPoint slides and talk about your presentation in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere.