ELT Calendar

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

(1) Common sense in vocabulary teaching; (2) Extensive Reading: The missing piece of the puzzle
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker: Rob Waring
Organization: Himeji Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Short description: Rob Waring will give two presentations. Common sense in vocabulary teaching This session will look at some of the theoretical underpinnings to any vocabulary program.

Effective Use of Multi-Media in the Classroom
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker: Mark Reed
Organization: ETJ Aichi (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Aichi City, Aichi Prefecture
Short description: Mark Reed provides ideas on how to use pop songs, TV programs, etc. in a constructive way, using range of activities tried and tested in public, private, and international schools in Japan.

Ask and Share: Elementary School English
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: various
Organization: ETJ Hiroshima (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Short description: This is an informal meeting for anyone interested in elementary school English, especially aimed at Japanese Assistant Instructors of English. It is an opportunity for teachers to ask each other questions, get ideas, share ideas and get to know other teachers working in elementary schools.

Influences of Living Abroad on Individual Personalities and Identities
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Speaker: Manami Tanaka
Organization: Saitama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Short description: Using research cases as illustration, Dr. Tanaka will discuss the difficulties that people experience while overseas and share her own experiences during her stay in San Francisco.

Question Time
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Speaker: Terry Yearley
Organization: ETJ Saitama (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Short description: Although teachers often ask questions to which they already know the answers, students usually do not. This workshop will introduce attendees to a fun and simple activity in which both yes/no and wh- questions can be practiced.

How to Make Your Students Joyful, Lifelong Readers -- Find Keys in Cover to Cover
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM
Speaker: Junko Yamanaka, Trident College of Languages, Nagoya
Organization: Matsuyama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
Short description: To become good readers, it is important for your students to learn and practice vocabulary and reading strategies. It is even more important that they enjoy reading so that they will keep on reading throughout their lives.