ELT Calendar

Saturday, June 18th, 2011

Translation in English Language Teaching in Japan
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker: Yoshifumi Saito
Organization: Fukui Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Short description: Since communicative language teaching was introduced in Japan, translation has been thought of as an obstacle to the smooth progress of students' language learning and the proper functioning of classrooms.

Danger Learning: Using Conflict Resolution and Mediation Techniques to Facilitate Language Learning
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Chris Stillwell
Organization: Nagasaki Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Short description: There is a natural fit between the fields of English language teaching and conflict resolution, for both involve a pursuit of enhanced skills by which to use and understand language effectively.

What do English teachers need to know about English?
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: David Barker (BTB Press)
Organization: Okayama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
Short description: This presentation will focus on what teachers need to know about the "EL" part of the "ELT" equation. David Barker will argue that English teachers who wish to be regarded as professionals need to have a sound knowledge of how the language works.

An Introduction to the Montessori Method
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Speaker: Karen Ricks
Organization: Gifu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture
Short description: Montessori is a well-respected, but often misunderstood educational philosophy that focuses on maximizing student potential. This will be a dynamic presentation with plenty of hands on training with unique didactic materials, that will open up peoples eyes to new options in early childhood education.