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November 2004

Saturday, November 13th, 2004

Peter Viney Presentation

Sponsor: Kagoshima Chapter
Speaker: Peter Viney, Oxford University Press
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sat., November 13, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Kagoshima
City: Kagoshima
Venue: Kosha Biru Meeting (same building as Jelly Beans)
Description: For details, contact Kagoshima JALT.

Teachers Exploring Research: Top 10 Tips for Doing Classroom Research

Sponsor: Fukuoka Chapter
Speaker: Corony Edwards, The University of Birmingham (UK)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Sat., November 13, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Fukuoka
City: Fukuoka
Venue: Fukuoka Jo Gakuin Tenjin Satellite Campus (9F), Tenjin 2-8-38, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi map
Description: Corony Edwards presents her findings from her own small research project, in which she asked teachers to fill in a questionnaire on the topic of teachers and research. She will summarize what teachers consider counts ... read more

High School Reading Classes

Sponsor: Kitakyushu Chapter
Speaker: Takashi Inomori, Meiji Gakuen High School
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Sat., November 13, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Fukuoka
City: Kitakyushu
Venue: Kitakyushu International Conference Center, room 31 (a 5-minute walk from the Kokura train station for shinkansen, JR train)
Description: Many JTEs at high school level would be at a loss what to teach or how to organize their reading class if their students had the Japanese translation of the texts or even the teachers' ... read more

Support for Narrow Listening Libraries, followed by Annual Chapter Business Meeting and Officers' Election

Sponsor: Osaka Chapter
Speaker: Brian Caspino, Himeji Dokkyo University
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM (Sat., November 13, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): 1,000 yen
Fee (One-Day members): 3,000 yen
Prefecture: Osaka
City: Osaka
Venue: Osaka City Municipal Lifelong Learning Center, on the fifth floor of Umeda's Dai-2 Building. Tel: 06-6345-5000. www.manabi.city.osaka.jp
Description: Learners may feel overwhelmed when encountering uncontrolled casual conversation for the first time. Narrow Listening, the repeated listening of native speakers answering a question familiar and interesting to both speaker and listener, can be a ... read more

Theatre and Comedy in the Classroom

Sponsor: Hiroshima Chapter
Speaker: Interacting Theater Group
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Sat., November 13, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Hiroshima
City: Hiroshima
Venue: Hiroshima City Plaza (One block north of Crystal Plaza), 5th Floor (Phone: 082-545-3911)
Description: Interacting is a European company dedicated to bringing theatre and comedy into the foreign language classroom. This is part of JALT's 4 Corners Tour.

Sunday, November 14th, 2004

An Activity in a Communicative Language Classroom - Applying Research Methods of Pragmatics

Sponsor: Omiya Chapter
Speaker: Sayoko Yamashita, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., November 14, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Saitama
City: Omiya
Venue: Sakuragi Kominkan (near Omiya Station, west exit, see map).
Description: Professor Sayoko Yamashita will introduce eliciting methods of speech acts which are frequently used for data collection of pragmatics, and suggest some hands-on activities using one of the tools, so English instructors from JHS to ... read more

University and College ELT Panel Discussion

Sponsor: Shinshu Chapter
Speaker: Kyoko Fujise, Greg Birch, and Yasuko Obana
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM (Sun., November 14, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Nagano
City: Nagano
Venue: Nagano, Kinrosha Fukushi Center, 3rd Floor, Daiichi Kaishitsu
Description: What is happening in English classes in japanese universities and colleges?This panel discussion will focus on the current state of ELT at this level of education. Of particular interest are the problems and possible solutions ... read more

Monday, November 15th, 2004

Attainable Goals and Self-Drected Learning

Sponsor: Kitakyushu Chapter
Speaker: Peter Viney
Time: 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM (Mon., November 15, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Fukuoka
City: Kitakyushu
Venue: Kitakyushu International Conference Center, room 32 (a 5-minute walk from the Kokura train station for shinkansen, JR train)
Description: Materials for adults need to be engaging and efficient in their use of valuable classroom time. Units need to be segmented into small chunks so that there are attainable goals, and provision has to be ... read more

Tuesday, November 16th, 2004

Beyond "political correctness" in language assessment: A view from an outsider

Sponsor: Fukuoka Chapter
Speaker: H. Douglas Brown, San Francisco State University
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (Tue., November 16, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Fukuoka
City: Fukuoka
Venue: Fukuoka Jo Gakuin Tenjin Satellite Campus (9F), Tenjin 2-8-38, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi map
Description: Please note that this meeting is on a Tuesday. For many decades, English language tests and assessments have conformed to such long-standing principles as practicality, reliability, and construct validity, all of which are sound, "politically ... read more

Off their log and into English: Getting Learners to Effectively Interact

Sponsor: Yokohama Chapter
Speaker: Nick Lyne, part of Interacting
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Tue., November 16, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Kanagawa
City: Yokohama
Venue: Ginou Bunka Kaikan (Skills & Culture Center) near JR Kannai & Yokohama Subway Isezakichojamachi [See yojalt.bravehost.com for details & a map]
Description: This short workshop will provide some fun, quick and effective language learning techniques to all teachers based on successful strategies of INTERACTING. In taking part in this fun and highly interactive course, teachers will learn ... read more

Three Ways of Looking at Words

Sponsor: Hiroshima Chapter
Speaker: Paul Meara, University of Wales, Swansea
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Tue., November 16, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Hiroshima
City: Hiroshima
Venue: Hiroshima YMCA Language School, Room 304
Description: Professor Meara, former chair of the British Association for Applied Linguistics, will explain recent insights into foreign language vocabulary acquisition.

Wednesday, November 17th, 2004

Interacting

Sponsor: Tokyo Chapter
Speaker: Ed Cousins
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Wed., November 17, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Tokyo
City: Tokyo
Venue: The British Council Tokyo Central map
Description: The Central and West Tokyo Chapters present a workshop by actor and teacher Ed Cousins. His objectives are to break down the barriers which obstruct speech and communication through the use of acting and humour. ... read more

Beyond "Political Correctness" in Language Assessment: A View from an Outsider

Sponsor: Hiroshima Chapter
Speaker: H. Douglas Brown, Professor of English at San Francisco State University
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Wed., November 17, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Hiroshima
City: Hiroshima
Venue: Hiroshima City Plaza (One block north of Crystal Plaza), 5th Floor (Phone: 082-545-3911)
Description: For many decades, English language tests have conformed to such long-standing principles as practicality, reliability, and construct validity, all of which are sound, "politically correct" foundations. However, such testing practices often lack the authenticity, the ... read more

Friday, November 19th, 2004

30th annual JALT International Conference (day 1 of 4)

Sponsor: Annual JALT International Conference
Speaker: Various speakers; call for papers due January 31st, 2004
Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Fri., November 19, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): See the JALT Conference website for full details
Fee (One-Day members): See the JALT Conference website for full details
Prefecture: Nara
City: Nara
Venue: Tezukayama University, Nara
Description: The theme of the 30th annual JALT International Conference is Language Learning for Life. The focus is on creating an awareness of what enhances students' interest and skills in a foreign language for a lifetime. ... read more

Saturday, November 20th, 2004

30th annual JALT International Conference (day 2 of 4)

Sponsor: Annual JALT International Conference
Speaker: Various speakers; call for papers due January 31st, 2004
Time: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Sat., November 20, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): See the JALT Conference website for full details
Fee (One-Day members): See the JALT Conference website for full details
Prefecture: Nara
City: Nara
Venue: Tezukayama University, Nara
Description: The theme of the 30th annual JALT International Conference is Language Learning for Life. The focus is on creating an awareness of what enhances students' interest and skills in a foreign language for a lifetime. ... read more

Sunday, November 21st, 2004

30th annual JALT International Conference (day 3 of 4)

Sponsor: Annual JALT International Conference
Speaker: Various speakers; call for papers due January 31st, 2004
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Sun., November 21, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): See the JALT Conference website for full details
Fee (One-Day members): See the JALT Conference website for full details
Prefecture: Nara
City: Nara
Venue: Tezukayama University, Nara
Description: The theme of the 30th annual JALT International Conference is Language Learning for Life. The focus is on creating an awareness of what enhances students' interest and skills in a foreign language for a lifetime. ... read more

Monday, November 22nd, 2004

30th annual JALT International Conference (day 4 of 4)

Sponsor: Annual JALT International Conference
Speaker: Various speakers; call for papers due January 31st, 2004
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon., November 22, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): See the JALT Conference website for full details
Fee (One-Day members): See the JALT Conference website for full details
Prefecture: Nara
City: Nara
Venue: Tezukayama University, Nara
Description: The theme of the 30th annual JALT International Conference is Language Learning for Life. The focus is on creating an awareness of what enhances students' interest and skills in a foreign language for a lifetime. ... read more

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2004

Activating the Lexical Approach and Making Vocabulary Memorable

Sponsor: Hokkaido Chapter
Speaker: Susan Barduhn
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Tue., November 23, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Hokkaido
City: Sapporo
Venue: The Gender Equality Centre at Kita 8 Nishi 3
Description: The Lexical Approach is one of the latest methodologies in ELT. This workshop will explore its theory and execution. The age-old dilemma remains, however, of how to make vocabulary memorable for students. We will be ... read more

Wednesday, November 24th, 2004

The Lexical Approach and Making Vocabulary Memorable

Sponsor: Akita Chapter
Speaker: Susan Barduhn
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Wed., November 24, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen (500 yen for students)
Prefecture: Akita
City: Akita
Venue: AIU (Akita International University)
Description: The Lexical Approach is one of the latest methodologies in ELT. This workshop will explore its theory and execution. The age-old dilemma remains, however, of how to make vocabulary memorable for students. We will be ... read more

Brain studies and teaching children

Sponsor: Miyazaki Chapter
Speaker: Curtis Kelly
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Wed., November 24, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Miyazaki
City: Miyazaki
Venue: Miyazaki Municipal University, Kenkyu Kogi Toh 3F, Room 310, Funatsuka 1-1-2, Miyazaki-shi (Tel: 0985-20-2000)
Description: First, the presenter will discuss ten recent findings from brain studies that illuminate how children learn languages. The theories will include the Critical Age Hypothesis, Multisensory Input, Deep Processing, Noticing, and Ahn's Model of Bilingual ... read more

Thursday, November 25th, 2004

Developing Cross-Cultural Awareness in the Monolingual Classroom

Sponsor: Iwate Chapter
Speaker: Susan Barduhn, School for International Training/JALT Four Corners Tour
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (Thu., November 25, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Aomori
City: Aomori
Venue: Aomori Akenohoshi Tanki Daigaku Namiuchi 2 Chome 6-32, Aomori-shi, Aomori-ken
Description: Note location: Aomori. Language learning for life as responsible citizens of the international community must include cultural awareness. Before we can understand other cultures, though, we need to understand our own first.This workshop will present ... read more

Friday, November 26th, 2004

The Psychology of Difficult Students

Sponsor: Nagasaki Chapter
Speaker: Curtis Kelly
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Fri., November 26, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Nagasaki
City: Nagasaki
Venue: Kotsu Sangyou Building 4F, Nagasaki Bus Terminal Building, Volunteer Support Centre
Description: Every teacher must face some students who are bored, indifferent, or even hostile. While there are no simple solutions for dealing with such students, Curtis Kelly examines four theories in psychology related to motivation, moral ... read more

Activating The Lexical Approach and Making Vocabulary Memorable

Sponsor: Shizuoka Chapter
Speaker: Susan Barduhn
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Fri., November 26, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): first time visitors free, others 1000 yen
Prefecture: Shizuoka
City: Shizuoka
Venue: Rousei Kaikan; Conference Room 1 (near JR Shizuoka Station)
Description: The Lexical Approach is one of the latest methodologies in ELT. This workshop will explore its theory and execution. The age-old dilemma remains, however, of how to make vocabulary memorable for students. We will be ... read more

Saturday, November 27th, 2004

Catch them While They're Young!

Sponsor: Kagoshima Chapter
Speaker: Katherine MacKay (Longman/Pearson)
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sat., November 27, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Kagoshima
City: Kagoshima
Venue: Kosha Biru Meeting (same building as Jelly Beans)
Description: Top picks with the kids; super songs, kung-fu phonics and talking books! Young learners love to learn. Covering all 4 skills, this workshop will blend the best in easy-to teach and easy-to learn techniques and ... read more

The M.A.P. Method

Sponsor: Kagoshima Chapter
Speaker: Steve King (Longman/Pearson)
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sat., November 27, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Kagoshima
City: Kagoshima
Venue: Kosha Biru Meeting (same building as Jelly Beans)
Description: Learn how the M.A.P. (Motivate, Anchor, Personalize) method can improve the reading, writing, speaking and listening abilities of your students.
This workshop will demonstrate how this comprehensive approach to teaching college students works.

The Psychology of Difficult Students

Sponsor: Kitakyushu Chapter
Speaker: Curtis Kelly
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Sat., November 27, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Fukuoka
City: Kitakyushu
Venue: Kitakyushu International Conference Center, room 31 (a 5-minute walk from the Kokura train station for shinkansen, JR train)
Description: Every college teacher must face students who are bored, indifferent, and even hostile. While there are no simple solutions for dealing with such students, four theories in psychology related to motivation, moral development, and learning ... read more

Sunday, November 28th, 2004

Reporting on the 2004 JALT National Conference

Sponsor: Toyohashi Chapter
Speaker: James Matchett, Simon Sanada, Laura Kusaka
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., November 28, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Toyohashi
Venue: Aichi University, Toyohashi Campus, Building 5, room 53A
Description: Toyohashi members will report on various presentations at the JALT National Conference "Language Learning for Life", to be held from November 19-22 in Nara. They will each choose something of interest they wish to share.

From competition to cooperation: Games in the EFL classroom

Sponsor: Gunma Chapter
Speaker: Chris Hunt
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., November 28, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen (students: 200 yen)
Prefecture: Gunma
City: Maebashi
Venue: Maebashi Kyoai Gakuen College, 1154-4 Koyahara-machi, Maebashi, Gunma (tel: 027-266-7575)
Description: Games are an accepted tool for language learning but little thought has been given to the relationship between the structure of games and the effect on learning. Games are not inherently competitive and there are ... read more

Double session: (1) Reading. (2) Dyslexia: What it means in YOUR language classroom

Sponsor: Sendai Chapter
Speaker: Ken Schmidt, Tom Warren-Price
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., November 28, 2004)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1000 yen (students free the first time, and 500 yen thereafter)
Prefecture: Miyagi
City: Sendai
Venue: AER Building, 28th floor, kensyuusitu 2
Description: ReadingAs they work through a text, fluent readers juggle an impressive range of tasks at varying levels of awareness. We'll take a look at several of these processes and discuss implications for becoming fluent readers ... read more

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