ELT Calendar

Saturday, March 12th, 2016

TUJ Osaka Distinguished Lecturer Series: Instructed Second Language Acquisition: How Effective is it?
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Shawn Loewen (Michigan State University, U.S.A.)
Organization: Temple University Japan
Location: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Short description: As second language (L2) educators, we assume that our efforts in the classroom result in improved L2 skills for our students. However, student improvement may be difficult to observe, and sometimes we may feel that instruction may not be as effective as hoped.

Learning How to Learn
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Speaker: ETJ Fukuoka Committee
Organization: ETJ Fukuoka (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: The long-term goals of an English (EFL) education include being able to communicate effectively and to become independent, active learners. What techniques can you use to help your students? Topics for thought and discussion (feel free to bring your own, too!): Developing good habits Using goals Organization Using communication tools Reading Personalization Strategies Gamification of life Letting students struggle After Party: Enjoy drinks and dinner in Nishijin after the meeting! It will be a great chance to focus on teaching, exchange ideas, and network with other teachers in the Fukuoka community.