ELT Calendar

Saturday, October 11th, 2014

Micro-conference on Tourism English Education
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Travis Cote (Tamagawa University), Reiko Fujita (Tokai University), Kyoko Morikoshi (Hokusei Gakuen University), Atsuko Takamiya (Japan Convention Services, Inc, Freelance Interpreter)
Organization: JACET English for Specific Purposes SIG (Japan Association of College English Teachers) Kanto
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: The JACET ESP SIG (Kanto Chapter) and the JALT West Tokyo Chapter will be co-sponsoring a Micro-conference on Tourism English Education on October 11th at Tamagawa University.

Challenges to Achieving Communicative Competence in Japanese High School
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Speaker: Cory J. Koby (Sendai Shirayuri Gakuen High School)
Organization: Fukuoka Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: Since 1989 Japan's Ministry of Education (MEXT) has suggested that communicative competence be the primary objective of English education at the secondary level.

Making money online
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Speaker: Todd Beuckens
Organization: Kitakyushu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: In this presentation, attendees will learn how to create digital products and online educational material for private and public use. The presenter will go over various types of tools and resources for teachers and show how to get started online, monetize products or services, and develop an online presence.