ELT Calendar

Sunday, April 19th, 2015

Beyond the Red: Approaches to Student Writing Feedback
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:40 PM
Speaker: Junko Otoshi (Okayama University), Luke Draper (Ehime University)
Organization: Matsuyama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
Short description: This presentation considers various effective methods of feedback beyond comments written in red pen. The first speaker will present a case study and student evaluation of peer feedback workshops.

Ideas and Inspiration for Raising Bilingual Kids
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Adam Beck (Bilingual Monkeys)
Organization: Hiroshima Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Short description: Adam Beck, founder of the popular blog �Bilingual Monkeys� and forum �The Bilingual Zoo� offers ideas and inspiration for raising bilingual children in Japan.