ELT Calendar

Sunday, June 8th, 2014

JALTCALL 2014 Conference (day 3 of 3)
Time: To be announced
Speaker: Keynote: Regine Hampel (The Open University, UK); Plenary: Glenn Stockwell (Waseda University); call for papers closes Feb 24th
Organization: Computer-Assisted Language Learning Special Interest Group, Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Short description: Extended deadline: The deadline for proposals has been extended by one week. The new deadline is February 24th.

Co-operative Learning
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Joel Laurier
Organization: ETJ Tokyo (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: Bullying, intercultural interaction and social isolation are big issues in today's society. In such a competitive society as Japan, introducing social skills might seem a bit counterintuitive.

ACET Special Workshop
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Guest Presenter Kenny King from Maple Leaf Learning
Organization: Association of Childrens English Teachers
Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: We are having a guest presenter Mr. Kenny King visit this month in lieu of our monthly ACET meeting.

Using Picture Books and Storytelling to Teach All Age Groups
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Patricia Daly Oe (Author, Teacher)
Organization: Nagasaki Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Short description: Picture book author Patricia Daly Oe will present ways for teachers to develop creative and imaginative lessons for all age groups based on picture books and storytelling.