ELT Calendar

Saturday, January 30th, 2016

Sojo University Teaching and Learning Forum
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: TBA (Call for papers due Dec 18)
Organization: Sojo International Learning Center at Sojo University
Location: Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Short description: Second annual teaching and learning conference hosted by Sojo University & Nankyu JALT. .

The Tokyo ELT Expo and Book Fair in Association with JALT (day 1 of 2)
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Speaker: Prominent authors, trainers, and local teachers; Call for papers due November 30, 2015
Organization: ETJ Tokyo (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: Inviting all ELT professionals and those interested in English language learning and teaching. Comprehensive displays of the latest ELT materials for children and adults.

Global Issues in Language Education: Teaching for a Better World
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Speaker: Kip Cates (Tottori University)
Organization: Oita Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Beppu City, Oita Prefecture
Short description: As language teachers in the 21st century, we live in challenging times. What is our responsibility as educators in a world of war, poverty, prejudice and pollution? How can we teach English in a way that promotes global awareness, international understanding and social responsibility? How can we improve students' language proficiency while empowering them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed in a global age? This presentation will introduce the field of global education, outline its aims and objectives, and discuss key steps that teachers can take to add a global dimension to the language classroom.