ELT Calendar

Sunday, September 11th, 2011

Teacher Training and Development Program
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Lalaine Dy, Yukiko Asato, Leandro Nualia, Marc Anthony Lascano
Organization: Sky High English Studio
Location: Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture
Short description: Learn how to teach English or, if you are already a teacher, learn how to do it better! Reflect and innovate in a supportive environment. Morning SessionWorkshop A: Teaching Young Learners Learn how to plan and implement a lesson for young learners, with a range of fun activities and techniques.

Oxford All-Japan Summer Tour (Fukui)
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Speaker: Devon Thagard, Ritsuko Nakata
Organization: Oxford University Press
Location: Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Short description: Schedule: 11:20 - 12:00 How do I teach songs? by Devon Thagard (Super Simple Learning) 12:20 - 13:00 What can I give to students who want to learn more? by Ritsuko Nakata (Author, Let 's Go).

Oxford All-Japan Summer Tour (Tokyo)
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Speaker: Miki Sakai, Charles Vilina and Kathleen Kampa, Setsuko Toyama
Organization: Oxford University Press
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: Schedule:11:20 - 12:00 What can I give to students who want to learn more? by Miki Sakai (IIEEC; Julia English Club) 12:20 - 13:00 How can I teach other subjects through English? by Charles Vilina and Kathleen Kampa (Authors, Everybody Up) 13:20 - 14:00 How do I start English Activities in the First Grade? by Setsuko Toyama (Author, English Time).

A Fluency First Approach through Extensive Writing in the EFL Context
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker: Steven Herder
Organization: Oita Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Beppu City, Oita Prefecture
Short description: Short Summary: Since 2007, I have been stunned at my students' response to extensive writing (EWr). Their engagement and self-confidence in writing, their speed and fluency have all increased dramatically.

A Workshop on Cooperative Learning in the Junior and Senior High School OC Classroom
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Bill Mboutsiadis, Joel Laurier, Katie Sudo
Organization: ETJ Tokyo (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: Here is an invitation to a workshop that will add some useful tools to your teaching toolbox. Please note the change of venue.

(1) Two Free Technologies for Improving Reading; (2) Applying Principles of Social Psychology for Better Classroom Management
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Leander Hughes (both presentations)
Organization: Saitama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Short description: Two Free Technologies for Improving ReadingLeander HughesThis presentation will briefly introduce two free programs that can help improve reading comprehension and enjoyability among students.

Milking Maximum Speaking Time out of Minmum Resources
Time: 2:50 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Jeff Hodson
Organization: ETJ Kyoto (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Short description: Jeff Hodsdon is the owner/teacher of An English Club in Takarazuka. He has been teaching kids of all ages for over 11 years.