Ibaraki Chapter

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Ibaraki Chapter Events in 2005

Events archive by year:
2008 [4]; 2007 [6]; 2006 [7]; 2005; 2004 [6]; 2003 [6]; 2002 [5]; 2001 [8];

Sunday, February 27th, 2005

International Students' Day

Speaker: Students from Other Countries Studying in Japan
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., February 27th, 2005)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): Free for students
Prefecture: Ibaraki
City: Hitachi
Venue: Ibaraki Christian University, Building 5, Hitachi-Oomika
Description: In the first part of today's event, we have invited several students from various countries around the world to speak briefly about life in their homeland or about their experiences living in Japan. These short presentations will be in English and Japanese. A translator will be provided for each speaker so that we may welcome interested people from the local community. In the second part of the day, we ask the question: Ever wonder why Japanese students act the way they do in English class? Many teachers from other countries who come to Japan make the following statements about Japanese learners. "Japanese students are shy. Japanese students don't (or are afraid to) speak out. Japanese students don't think, etc." Why not explore the legitimacy of these statements that stereotype our students? Come listen to some Japanese learners talk about their attitudes and why they act the way they do in class.

Sunday, April 24th, 2005

Two presentations by Tim Murphey

Speaker: Tim Murphey, Dokkyo University
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., April 24th, 2005)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Ibaraki
City: Tsukuba
Venue: Tsukuba Gakuin Universtiy, Tsukuba (formerly Tokyo Kasei Gakuin Tsukuba Women's University)
Description: Tim Murphey will give two presentations. The first is entitled Activities to Get Students to Appreciate Mistakes and Risk More in Conversation. The second is Self and Other Modelling by Regular Video Taping. Further details about these two presentations should be available as the date approaches.

Saturday, June 18th, 2005

"The Psychology of Difficult Students"

Speaker: Curtis Kelly, Osaka Galuin University
Time: 1:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Sat., June 18th, 2005)
Fee (JALT members): one day-1,250, both days-2,500
Fee (One-Day members): one day-1,250, both days-2,500
Prefecture: Ibaraki
City: Daigo
Venue: Ibaraki University Seminar House in Daigo, Okukuji Prefectural Nature Park
Description: This is our Annual Ibaraki Chapter Retreat/Miniconference. Our featured presenter will give a presentation on both Saturday and Sunday. Shorter presentations by chapter members will also be offered. Three meals plus lodging and bath are included. Contact Martin Pauly, Program Chair, for detailed information.

Sunday, June 19th, 2005

Adult Education Theory (also presentations by chapter memebrs)

Speaker: Curtis Kelly, Osaka Gakuin University (and chapter memebrs)
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Sun., June 19th, 2005)
Fee (JALT members): one day-1,250, both days-2,500
Fee (One-Day members): one day-1,250, both days-2,500
Prefecture: Ibaraki
City: Daigo
Venue: Ibaraki University Seminar House in Daigo, Okukuji Prefectural Nature Park
Description: This is our Annual Ibarraki Chapter Retreat/Miniconference. Our featured presenter will give a presentation on both days. Shorter presentations by chapter members will also be offered. Three meals plus lodging and bath are included. For detailed information, contact Martin Pauly, Program Chair.

Sunday, November 20th, 2005

What's In, What's Out in Current English?--Update and Refresh Your English! (A.M. Program)

Speaker: James Banner, Hilderstone College, UK
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Sun., November 20th, 2005)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Ibaraki
City: Tsukuba
Venue: Tsukuba Gakuin Universtiy, Tsukuba (formerly Tokyo Kasei Gakuin Tsukuba Women's University)
Description: This A.M. seminar will explore developments in idiomatic expression in 21 Century Britain. Areas covered will include the media, cult objects, fashion, icons and figures from popular culture.

This will be an opportunity for you to enjoy your English and broaden your range of idiomatic expression.

(James Banner is Director of External Courses at Hilderstone College, UK. He has wide experience of teaching and training at all levels both in Britain and abroad and has published articles on language teaching and cultural issues.)

Pronunciation and Listening Techniques for Teachers of English (P.M. Program)

Speaker: James Banner, Hilderstone College, UK
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., November 20th, 2005)
Fee (JALT members): fee
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Ibaraki
City: Tsukuba
Venue: Tsukuba Gakuin Universtiy, Tsukuba (formerly Tokyo Kasei Gakuin Tsukuba Women's University)
Description: The objectives of the seminar are

to: provide a friendly and enjoyable review of the main elements that distinguish native speakers,

to: give teachers of English the opportunity to work and experiment with accents, voice and current usage, while picking up some useful pronunciation tips for the classroom, and

to: boost confidence and enthusiasm

(James Banner is Director of External Courses at Hilderstone College, UK. He has wide experience of teaching and training at all levels both in Britain and abroad and has published articles on language teaching and cultural issues.)

Sunday, December 11th, 2005

Putting Reading and Listening Online

Speaker: Gordon Luster, Language Education and Research Network, Inc. (L.E.A.R.N.)
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., December 11th, 2005)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Ibaraki
City: Tsukuba
Venue: Sho-Kozashitsu No.2, Kennan Shogai Gakushu Center (Ulara Bldg. across from Tsuchiura Station)
Description: These days, many people do a lot of reading and listening on their computers or cell phones. In this presentation, a former Ibaraki member will talk about why he decided to use these new media to make reading and listening practice more convenient for language learners.

A Bonenkai and Christmas party will follow at a neary restaurant. Don't forget to bring an inexpensive gift to exchange.

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