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Nagoya Chapter Events in 2004

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2008 [2]; 2007 [11]; 2006 [1]; 2005 [3]; 2004; 2003 [13]; 2002 [12]; 2001 [10];

Sunday, February 15th, 2004

New Directions in Teaching English in Japan's EFL Context--from the Results of Monkasho's Action Plans

Speaker: Kensaku Yoshida
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., February 15th, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Nagoya
Venue: Nagoya International Center 3rd Floor (Sakuradori line from Nagoya Station, 1 stop to Kokusai Center Station)
Description: In 2002, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science,and Technology proposed a series of 'Action Plans' to revitalized and improve English education in Japan. In this presentation, Kensaku Yoshida talks about some of the results that have come out of the five research groups set up to realize the goals set in the Action Plans. He specifically refers to the results of the research group he headed, and discuss the problems and possible solutions to improve English education in Japan.

Sunday, March 21st, 2004

Supporting Students who are Survivors

Speaker: Stephan L'Heureux
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., March 21st, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Nagoya
Venue: Nagoya International Center 3rd Floor (Sakuradori line from Nagoya Station, 1 stop to Kokusai Center Station)
Description: How can we support students who have been or are experiencing domestic violence, sexual violence, or its aftereffects? What kinds of services and resources are available in Japan, and how can we assist students in accessing them? Please bring your questions, experiences, and ideas.

Sunday, May 23rd, 2004

EFL for Children and Teenagers

Speaker: Peter Warner
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., May 23rd, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Nagoya
Venue: Nagoya International Center 3rd Floor (Sakuradori line from Nagoya Station, 1 stop to Kokusai Center Station)
Description: Peter Warner presents methods and materials that work with active young learners, including:

Keep It Briefs: key elements of successful classes, and
Four Skills of Phonics: teaching phonics using all four skills.

Sunday, June 20th, 2004

Queer Theory Applications in the Language Classroom

Speaker: Roibeard O'Mochain
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., June 20th, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Nagoya
Venue: Nagoya International Center 3rd Floor (Sakuradori line from Nagoya Station, 1 stop to Kokusai Center Station)
Description: This presentation, co-sponsored by GALE. contains an exploration of key concepts in queer theory and an explanation of narrative-based pedagogy as a means of applying queer theory. Ample time will be provided for audience interaction and feedback.

Sunday, July 11th, 2004

Teaching to the Extremes: Senior Citizens and Babies

Speaker: Linda Donan
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., July 11th, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Nagoya
Venue: Nagoya International Center 3rd Floor (Sakuradori line from Nagoya Station, 1 stop to Kokusai Center Station)
Description: Do you have really "senior" senior citizen English classes or really young baby classes that you just don't know what to do with? Come watch this experienced teacher and school owner demonstrate her techniques for baby classes 18 months and up, and senior classes 65 years and older.
Following the demonstration, there will be a free book exchange! To participate, bring any textbook you no longer use or any paperback novel you've finished.

Sunday, August 29th, 2004

How to use Picture Books and Incorporate Phonics

Speaker: Tibor Lucskai
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., August 29th, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Nagoya
Venue: Nagoya International Center 3rd Floor (Sakuradori line from Nagoya Station, 1 stop to Kokusai Center Station)
Description: In part one, Tibor Lucskai maximizes the use of picture books to open up children's minds and stimulate their curiosities. In part two, Lucskai presents practical and easy-to-do games and activities with songs and chants using phonics cards and CD.

Sunday, September 26th, 2004

Planning Your Lessons the Pie-Chart Way

Speaker: Lesley Ito
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., September 26th, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Nagoya
Venue: Nagoya International Center 3rd Floor (Sakuradori line from Nagoya Station, 1 stop to Kokusai Center Station)
Description: Lesley Ito, co-owner of 'Sunrise English School' in Nagoya, will present on her simple and easy-to-use "Pie Chart" system for consistently creating high quality, balanced lesson plans and for keeping a manageable record of what has been taught throughout the year.

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