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Nara Chapter Events in 2001

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Saturday, March 17th, 2001

4 Corners: Ways to Improve Student Independence and Motivation in the Classroom

Speaker: Marc Sheffner and Rodney Dunham, Tezukayama University
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sat., March 17th, 2001)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Nara
City: Nara
Venue: Tezukayama University, Gakuenmae Campus
Description: The presenters will demonstrate practical and fun ways to improve student independence and motivation in the classroom, using a variety of simple yet effective techniques and materials. The presentation will be followed by a chapter meeting to elect new officers and conduct other chapter business.

Saturday, May 26th, 2001

NLP Rapport in EFL Classrooms: Practical Applications

Speaker: Dr. Hiser, Kansai Gaidai University
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sat., May 26th, 2001)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Nara
City: Nara
Venue: Tezukayama University, Gakuenmae Campus, Kintetsu Gakuenmae Station
Description: This presentation will be made in three parts. The first will be a brief outline and explanation of NLP concepts relevant to classroom management and activities. The second part will be a practice section where participants can begin to explore their own use of the concepts. Finally, there will be concluding comments by the presenter, and a question and discussion session for the participants.

Saturday, July 14th, 2001

2 presentations: (1) Phonetics, (2) TOEIC Scores

Speaker: (1) Larry Walker, (2) Gary Clendennen
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sat., July 14th, 2001)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Nara
City: Nara
Venue: Tezukayama University, Gakuenmae Campus, Kintetsu Gakuenmae Station
Description: This month's meeting will see presentations by two chapter members which should be of great interest to all.

Larry Walker will present some ideas about the introduction of phonetics and some activities about using pronunciation which you can photocopy and use the next day.
Gary Clendennen will present the results of a seven-year longitudinal study of TOEIC scores by members of a major Japanese company in Osaka, and discuss the meaning and implications.

Saturday, October 27th, 2001

Extreme Digital Storytelling

Speaker: Rex Tanimoto
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sat., October 27th, 2001)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Nara
City: Nara
Venue: Tezukayama University, Gakuenmae Campus, Kintetsu Gakuenmae Station
Description: Rex Tanimoto will demonstrate ways to use a word processing program, digital photography, graphics, and sound recordings to create stimulating stories for teaching. Rex is currently teaching creative writing and storytelling at Osaka Gakuin University, and has published, narrated, recorded and mixed numerous storytelling textbooks.

Saturday, December 15th, 2001

Year-End Party with Nara JALT

Speaker: All participants
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sat., December 15th, 2001)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Nara
City: Nara
Venue: Tezukayama University, Gakuenmae Campus, Kintetsu Gakuenmae Station
Description: As usual, around this time of the year, Nara JALT will have a Potluck Party. Everyone is welcome. Members and guests are asked to bring a food dish and a drink of your choice. Please come anjd share your thoughts and hopes about YOUR Nara Chapter as well as to enjoy some holiday happiness with us all.

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