ELT Calendar

Sunday, February 13th, 2011

Extensive Reading in Japan Seminar 2011
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Rob Waring and Atsuko Takase
Organization: Okayama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
Short description: The conference will focus on the various aspects of Extensive Reading with presentations in English and Japanese. Areas of particular interest include: starting an extensive reading program, creating a reader library, reading speed, motivating readers, extensive listening with extensive reading, student interest in reading and more.

Oxford Teaching Workshop Series 2011: A New Start for English in Japan (Tokyo)
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Speaker: Kathleen Kampa and Charles Vilina, Ritsuko Nakata, Setsuko Toyama, Kevin Churchley
Organization: Oxford University Press
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: Whether you are teaching at elementary school, or teaching elementary school-aged students, you will find informative presentations on this year's Oxford Teaching Workshop Series to meet your needs.

The Extensive Reading Japan Seminar 2011
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Plenary Speakers Rob Waring and Atsuko Takase, plus more
Organization: Extensive Reading Special Interest Group, Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
Short description: This is the 4th annual Extensive Reading (ER) Seminar. This conference is co-sponsored by the Extensive Reading SIG, the Okayama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) and Okayama University.

(1) Designing a themed task-based syllabus; (2) Try Ongoing Performance Assessment Now!
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: (1) Marcos Benevides; (2) Jake Arnold
Organization: Saitama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Short description: (1) Designing a themed task-based syllabusMarcos BenevidesThere are many advantages to themed syllabuses for L2 instruction: the natural recycling of core vocabulary and language forms; the inclusion and scaffolding of otherwise inaccessible content; the possibility for a rapid increase in task complexity; the engaging exploration of a specific subject matter; the creation of relatively authentic L2 spaces for FL contexts.

The Practical Applications of Multi-modal Teaching
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM
Speaker: Charmain Winter and Toby Curtis, Ehime University
Organization: Matsuyama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
Short description: Textbook-dominated ESL classrooms are often limited by traditional, 'studial' methods of learning and teaching, ignoring the multiple ways (structural, audial, kinesthetic, etc.