The Japan Association for Language Teaching

Shizuoka Chapter

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Shizuoka Chapter Events in 2003

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

Sunday, January 19th, 2003

International Communication and Sensory Awareness Workshop

Speaker: Ken Groger and Michelle Marquette
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., January 19th, 2003)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Shizuoka
City: Shizuoka
Venue: Shizuoka Kyoiku Kaikan (next to Mr. Donuts, across from Shin-Shizuoka station)
Description: The workshop covers various themes relevant to language communication, sensory and handicap awareness, cultural sharing, building trust and letting go of the need for physical appearance cues when making new friends. Afterwards, a Macmillan representative will introduce textbooks, discuss teaching ideas and methods as well as answer any questions concerning materials.

Sunday, April 20th, 2003

Impact Values: Critical Thinking and Real Debate

Speaker: Junko Yamanaka
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., April 20th, 2003)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Shizuoka
City: Shizuoka
Venue: Shizuoka Kyoiku Kaikan (next to Mr. Donuts, across from Shin-Shizuoka station)
Description: Junko Yamanaka, co-author (with Richard R. Day) of Impact Issues and Impact Topics, discusses how teachers can encourage critical thinking and real debate in their classrooms through the new Longman title, Impact Values.

Sunday, June 15th, 2003

My Share

Speaker: Richard McMahon, Kenneth Biegel and others
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., June 15th, 2003)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Shizuoka
City: Shizuoka
Venue: Shizuoka Kyoiku Kaikan (next to Mr. Donuts, across from Shin-Shizuoka station)
Description: Richard McMahon, Kenneth Biegel and others will present and lead discussions on various topics directly relevant and applicable to the EFL classroom including presenting different opinions, critical thinking, finding appropriate materials, and developing useful innovations suitable for specific teaching needs and contexts.

Sunday, September 21st, 2003

Computer Use in the Language Classroom

Speaker: Barry Natusch, Nihon University & Andrew Reimann
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., September 21st, 2003)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Shizuoka
City: Shizuoka
Venue: Shizuoka Kyoiku Kaikan (next to Mr. Donuts, across from Shin-Shizuoka station)
Description: The two topics today are:

  • CALL: Computer Assisted Language Learning, and
  • How to use Powerpoint for all your teaching needs.
Additional details should be available in due time.

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2003

Officer Election and Planning for the Coming Year

Speaker: Masahiko Goshi
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Wed., October 22nd, 2003)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Shizuoka
City: Shizuoka
Venue: Shizuoka Kyoiku Kaikan (next to Mr. Donuts, across from Shin-Shizuoka station)
Description: The Shizuoka JALT chapter members are invited to elect officers for 2004 and to participate in deciding what kind of events will be held during 2004.

Sunday, December 14th, 2003

Christmas Party

Speaker: Everyone
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Sun., December 14th, 2003)
Fee (JALT members): free (You have to pay for what you eat and drink.)
Fee (One-Day members): free (You have to pay for what you eat and drink.)
Prefecture: Shizuoka
City: Shizuoka
Venue: Please contact Ken Groger (wbs45859@mail.wbs.ne.jp) for the location of the restaurant.
Description: Anual Christmas party: some discussion on the next year's plan.

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