ELT Calendar

Sunday, June 18th, 2017

JALTCALL 2017 Conference (day 3 of 3)
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Invited Speakers: Hayo Reinders, Laurence Anthony and Leigh Graves Wolf, plus many others
Organization: Computer-Assisted Language Learning Special Interest Group, Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
Short description: JALTCALL2017 will be held at Matsuyama University, in beautiful Shikoku, Japan, from June 16th to 18th 2017. The call for papers deadline is February 15, 2017 (extended deadline).

All You Ever Wanted to Know About Extensive Reading (ER)
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Ann Mayeda (Konan University), Paul Goldberg (Kwansei Gakuin University), Mark Brierley (Shinshu University), Ann Flanagan (Ritsumeikan Jr/Sr High School)
Organization: Nara Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Nara City, Nara Prefecture
Short description: Join Nara JALT and JALT ER SIG as four speakers discuss their ideas for using extensive reading in various educational contexts. For details, please see the NaraJALT website or go to NaraJALT FaceBook page.

Children's English Teaching Workshop 2017: Phonics Games and Activities to Engage and Motivate Young Learners
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Kenny King, Eric Kane, Mayuka Habbick, Ian Bosiak
Organization: Maruzen Bookshops
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: Free entry! A plethora of ideas for teaching young learners. Gain invaluable inspiration and teaching tips to keep students enthralled whilst teaching phonics.

Promoting Active Listening in the EFL/ESL Classroom
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Chris Donaldson
Organization: Nagoya and Gifu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Short description: Despite its obvious importance, listening as a language skill can often lack the focus placed on the other areas of language such as speaking, reading, and writing.

Special Workshop For Teachers Of Young Learners
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Scott Crowe
Organization: Association of Childrens English Teachers
Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: Special workshop for teachers of young learners and business owners. .

Motivation and Alienation: Resistance as a Natural Part of Language Learning
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Joseph Shaules, Juntendo University
Organization: Hiroshima Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Short description: Learners who struggle with a foreign language often suffer from feelings of alienation and failure, and may be seen as lazy or unmotivated. This presentation will argue, however, that negative reactions to language learning are, in effect, a normal part of the learning process.