ETJ Fukuoka:

The Tipping Point of EFL/ESL

Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2015 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Speaker: ETJ Fukuoka Committee

Description:
As social scientist Malcolm Gladwell tells us, "A tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips and spreads like wildfire." The EFL/ESL industry is precariously balanced for change. ESL is poised for "more students, taking more exams and using more technology." Let�s look at Gladwell's ideas and our future with factors such as new consumer practice, evolving technological capabilities and increasing economic incentives. Are we truly at a tipping point in ESL? And if so how do we change to ensure effective response to our customers in our classrooms, online and in our industry as a whole? Topics for thought and discussion (feel free to bring your own, too!):

• How do we initiate technological change in our ESL approaches in the classroom?
• What practical steps can we take as teachers to engage a tipping point mentality in ESL? (How our students learn, where they learn and who guides their path?)
• Share ideas and examples you have for creative change in games, activities, and lessons for students.

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.

Organization: ETJ Fukuoka (English Teachers in Japan) (ETJ Fukuoka)

Cost: ETJ Members: 500 yen (membership is free at the door)
Non-members: 1,000 yen

Venue: Seinan Gakuin Community Center (East Campus) (map)

Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Contact ETJ Fukuoka

Website: www.etj-fukuoka.org