ELT Calendar

Sunday, March 11th, 2012

Oxford Teaching Workshop Series 2012 (Sapporo)
Time: 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Speaker: Barbara Hoskins Sakamoto, Kathleen Kampa, Setsuko Toyama, Kevin Churchley
Organization: Oxford University Press
Location: Sapporo City, Hokkaido Prefecture
Short description: Practical and interactive workshops from well-known presenters to help you teach children more effectively. Pre-registration strongly recommended.

Active Learning with Picture Cards and Homework
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Peter Warner
Organization: Nagoya and Gifu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Short description: Part 1:Using Picture Cards in EFL ClassesA demonstration of 12 different ways to use simple picture cards in EFL classes for effective, stimulating and enjoyable lessons.

A Look at English language learning throughout the Japanese school system: Open forum discussion
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Darryl Mellows, Dan Frost, Gregg McNabb
Organization: Hamamatsu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Short description: Three speakers will introduce their perspectives on EFL issues in the Japanese school system followed immediately by open, moderated discussion. Audience participation is most definitely encouraged.

My Share
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Fuyuhiko Sekido, Matt Shannon and Emery Premeaux, Alexander Procter, John Finucane, Lawrence Cisar, Alana Schramm
Organization: Saitama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Short description: Today's presentations:Using Japanese Lyrics in the Language ClassroomFuyuhiko Sekido In this presentation, the presenter will explain an effective way to use J-pop (Japanese Pop Music) and its lyrics.