Kyoto Chapter

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Kyoto Chapter Events in 2005

Events archive by year:
2008 [3]; 2007 [6]; 2006 [6]; 2005; 2004 [4]; 2003 [5]; 2002 [4]; 2001 [7];

Saturday, January 22nd, 2005

Dealing with the x-factor: Group dynamics in the language classroom

Speaker: David Barker, Nagoya Womens University
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Sat., January 22nd, 2005)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Kyoto
City: Kyoto
Venue: Kyoto Kyoiku Bunka Center, Marutamachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Description: Most teachers are aware that there is a certain \'magic ingredient\' that can override all other considerations in determining how successful a language class will be. This presentation will discuss ways in which we can both assess and develop the group dynamic in our classrooms.

Friday, June 3rd, 2005

JALT

Speaker: Various
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Fri., June 3rd, 2005)
Fee (JALT members): 9,000 yen
Fee (One-Day members): 9,000 yen
Prefecture: Shiga
City: Kusatsu
Venue: Ritsumeikan University Biwako Kusatsu Campus
Description: JALT CALL, in association with Kyoto JALT presents the 2005 conference at Ritsumeikan University entitled Glocalization: Bringing People Together.

Saturday, June 4th, 2005

JALT CALL 2005 Conference

Speaker: Various
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Sat., June 4th, 2005)
Fee (JALT members): 9,000 yen
Fee (One-Day members): 9,000 yen
Prefecture: Shiga
City: Kusatsu
Venue: Ritsumeikan University Biwako Kusatsu Campus
Description: JALT CALL in association with Kyoto JALT present the 2005 JALT CALL conference entitled Glocalization: Bringing People Together.

Friday, September 30th, 2005

Visual communication & presentation design: what educators and trainers

Speaker: Garr Reynolds
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Fri., September 30th, 2005)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Kyoto
City: Kyoto
Venue: Kyoto Kyoiku Bunka Center, Marutamachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Description: This presentation is designed for anyone who uses the aid of a computer to design or deliver presentations, including class lectures and conference presentations. With the advent of the digital revolution, many software companies oversold the notion of "easy" design, ignoring the depth and importance of thinking visually. This has resulted in few of us knowing all that we should know about how to design supporting visuals that communicate a clear, concise, and effective message. As professional trainers and educators we need to give serious thought to both the rhetorical and visual aspects of our presentations and talks. Instead of our messages being lost or diluted due to poor design, our messages will be revealed, and will be stronger and clearer. While exploring multimedia learning theory and fundamental design concepts, Reynolds will talk about connecting and communicating in more effective ways. Attendees will examine techniques that will make them better presenters and lectures and better able to design supporting visual media that make their presentations more engaging, dynamic, and effective.

Saturday, October 22nd, 2005

Storytelling Festival and Symposium

Speaker: Various
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Sat., October 22nd, 2005)
Fee (JALT members): see www.kyotojalt.org
Fee (One-Day members): see www.kyotojalt.org
Prefecture: Kyoto
City: Kyoto
Venue: TBA
Description: Osaka Gakuin University in collaboration with Kyoto JALT are presenting the 4th annual Storytelling Festival and Symposium. Categories include: Adventure; Comedy; and Warm Hearted. Submission can be made from August 1st, 2005. For more information, go to www.kyotojalt.org

Saturday, December 10th, 2005

Learning about the TOEFL-iBT

Speaker: Megumi Kawate-Mierzejewska
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Sat., December 10th, 2005)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Kyoto
City: Kyoto
Venue: Kyoto Kyoiku Bunka Center, Marutamachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Description: This seminar introduces the TOEFL-iBT. In this seminar, the following

will be covered:

(a) the new test format - Description of each section (Speaking, Reading,

Writing and Listening), sample questions (b) understanding and setting score

scales, rubrics for Writing & Speaking, Speaking and Writing samples, CBT

and PBT score comparisons, (d) TOEFL iBT Registration, Fees, and Policies,

and (e) Resources and Skill Building Tips. FYI: The Next Generation TOEFL

(TOEFL-iBT) will be launched in 2006 in Japan. This new test will assess the

learners' English ability particularly in conjunction with all four skills:

Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking. Tasks are based on an academic

environment using authentic language. It will be delivered via the internet

(Internet-based Testing/iBT).

Bio

Megumi Kawate-Mierzejewska teaches at Temple University Japan and has provided professional services in Japan related to computer-based testing communications (e.g., TOEFL CBT) on behalf of ETS in 2000-2004.

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