ELT Calendar

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

IIEEC-Oxford University Press Teacher Training Certificate Program 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Ritsuko Nakata, 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 confident and effective teachers.

(1) Dealing with Difficult Students; (2) How to Phrase your Praise
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: (1) Jun Harada; (2) Polina Mitkova
Organization: ETJ Tokyo (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: This is going to be a very useful afternoon. We have two thought-provoking presentations offering extremely practical advice.

Curriculum Design and Activities for Young Learners
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Discussion
Organization: ETJ East Tokyo (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Short description: This is an idea sharing meeting. Participants are expected to bring either questions or activities for young learners.

English School vs. Juku
Time: 3:40 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker: Jungim Kwak
Organization: ETJ Kyoto (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Short description: Jungim will present on the following: Topic 1: How long can we expect to have our students? Topic 2: Which grade makes them move to Juku and why does it happen? Topic 3: How do we as a Juku keep students until they pass high school exams or college exams?.