ELT Calendar

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

English Hands Introductory Workshop: Teaching English vocabulary through American Sign Language
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker: Trisha Shikahama, Aki Ikawa and Lori Ikawa
Organization: English Hands
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: This workshop will give you an introduction to teaching English vocabulary through ASL signs (American Sign Language). Participants will be taught over 20 ASL signs and some "use tomorrow" activities to supplement your current curriculum.

Teaching Workshop Series 2009: The Teacher's Tool Kit (Fukuoka)
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Setsuko Toyama, Kevin Churchley, Barbara Hoskins, Kaj Schwermer
Organization: Oxford University Press
Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: What shall I do next? Every teacher in the world has asked themselves this question at least once. Many teachers ask this question every day.

One-day Certificate Course in Teaching Children (Osaka)
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Speaker: David Paul
Organization: Language Teaching Professionals
Location: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Short description: A one-day certificate course in teaching English to elementary school children. A general introduction to child-centered learning.

Fukuoka: Briefing sessions 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: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka 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.

Starting and Managing a Successful Study-Abroad Program
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:20 PM
Speaker: Mehran and Yuriko Sabet
Organization: Saitama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Short description: There is no question that participating in study abroad programs brings language proficiency gains as well as cultural awareness, increased motivation, and improved social interpersonal skills.

Let's Delve into the Minds of "BAD" Students: Alternative TESOL
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM
Speaker: Jun Harada
Organization: Saitama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Short description: In this presentation, Jun Harada will discuss how to deal with students who "hate" English. Just like other teachers, Harada was tormented by such students who came to class to daydream, sleep or just fool around.