Nagoya Chapter

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Nagoya Chapter Events in 2007

Events archive by year:
2008 [2]; 2007; 2006 [1]; 2005 [3]; 2004 [7]; 2003 [13]; 2002 [12]; 2001 [10];

Sunday, January 21st, 2007

Drama Activities for the EFL Classroom

Speaker: Miho Moody
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., January 21st, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Nagoya
Venue: Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl.
Description: One of the challenges for an EFL teacher is to engage reluctant students in the classroom activities. Drama is a useful tool to achieve this aim. Students are thrown into meaningful situations where they have to use their English knowledge to resolve situational problems. In this workshop, I would like to demonstrate some drama activities and explain the rationale behind them.

Sunday, February 18th, 2007

Tools of the Trade: Utilizing the Video-iPod to Deliver Engaging EFL Content

Speaker: Bill Pellowe
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., February 18th, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Nagoya
Venue: Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl, Lecture Room # 2
Description: Using only a video iPod, the presenter will demonstrate numerous ways that this new tool can be utilized to deliver both authentic and teacher-created material to the EFL classroom. The video iPod can be used either as a basic stimulus/ schema activator, supplemental support, or as the main content of a language lesson. Learn how to use video, slides (which are more commonly associated with laptops and PowerPoint), photos and audio, including podcasts, the latest online trend, to better engage students. Technological tips, along with a detailed handout that includes web-based supplementary materials, will be provided. Come and experience why the iPod is actually an affordable alternative to other technologies such as laptop computers.

Sunday, March 18th, 2007

What's Next? Choice in The Children's Classroom

Speaker: Chris Hunt
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., March 18th, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Nagoya
Venue: Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl, Lecture Room # 2
Description: Like adults, children should have the right to choose what and how they learn. This practical workshop shows how teachers can give children real choice and teach English at the same time. Come and learn lots of new language games and activities and discover how choice truly motivates. Choose choice now!

Sunday, April 22nd, 2007

Japanese in the EFL class? The why and the way.

Speaker: Mark Rebuck
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., April 22nd, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Nagoya
Venue: Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl, Lecture Room # 2
Description: Japanese in the EFL class? The why and the way by Mark Rebuck, Nagoya City University. This presentation offers a new perspective on the controversial issue of using L1 in the EFL classroom. It will examine the rationale for L1 use, and will also focus on how Japanese can beneficially be incorporated. A video recording of the presenter teaching using Japanese should stimulate interesting discussion. What university students really felt about their teacher using Japanese will be revealed and participants will be introduced to several L1-inclusive English teaching activities. Sun 22 Apr 13:30-16:30; Nagoya International Center, 3F, Lecture room 2; one-day members 1,000.

Sunday, May 20th, 2007

Increase students interest and motivation by drawing more

Speaker: Ray Goering
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., May 20th, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Nagoya
Venue: Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl, Lecture Room # 2
Description: Vision is the strongest sense, especially in Japanese culture. We rely on it most heavily in our interpretation of the world around us. The old adage is true: A picture is worth a thousand words. The presenter will show you how to spice up your teaching by using you drawing skills. There will also be some tips on how to draw. Several example lessons will be given which you will be able to use immediately. No matter what your level of ability, you will leave with more confidence to use on-the-spot drawings in the classroom. Bring a pencil!

Saturday, June 23rd, 2007

Mini-Conference on Promoting Life-long Learning by CUE SIG, Nagoya, Gifu & Toyohashi Chapters

Speaker: Deryn Verity, Heidi Machi Evans & others
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Sat., June 23rd, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): 2-day 6,000 yen 1-day 3,500 yen
Fee (One-Day members): 2-day 6,000 yen 1-day 3,500 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Nagoya
Venue: Sugiyama Jogakuen University, Hoshigaoka
Description: Workshops & papers will be given on motivation, life-long learning curricula, self-assessment & critical thinking featuring Deryn Verity (Osaka Jogakuin), Heidi Nachi Evans (Ritsumeikan University) & other presenters. 23-24 Jun, Sat 9:00-17:00, Sun 9:00-14:00. Sugiyama Jogakuen University, Hoshigaoka. Pre-register online before June 8 & get Saturday lunch included. See http://jaltcue-sig.org/node/6 for further costs & other details.

Sunday, July 8th, 2007

Curricullum Innovation: Coordinating and Managing Change

Speaker: Douglas Jarrell, James Venema, and Kathi Emori, Nagoya Women's University
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., July 8th, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Nagoya
Venue: Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl, Lecture Room # 2
Description: Douglas, James and Kathi will be presenting on three aspects of curriculum innovation. Doug will talk on the politics of change and the necessary conditions for implementing curriculum renewal. James will offer some suggestions for curriculum and teacher coordination based on lessons learned over the last few years. Kathi will talk about assessing courses and implementing curriculum innovations.

Sunday, August 26th, 2007

Linguistic Phonics and Begining Reading Instruction

Speaker: Peter Warner
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., August 26th, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Nagoya
Venue: Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl, Lecture Room # 2
Description: This presentation looks at the reading process, and the importance of the English alphabetic code. The presenter will compare different methods of teaching reading, and will demonstrate how to use Linguistic Phonics in the EFL classroom. There will be time for questions.

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

Issues in the Teaching of Academic Writing

Speaker: David Kluge
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., September 30th, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Nagoya
Venue: Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl, Lecture Room # 2
Description: The speaker will first describe some of the issues he has encountered in the teaching of research paper writing, like the teaching of academic writing conventions and the problems of translation and plagiarism. In the second half the presenter will conduct a discussion on specific problems the participants have encountered.

Sunday, October 21st, 2007

TPR-S Storybook Fun

Speaker: Melinda Kawahara
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., October 21st, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Nagoya
Venue: Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl, Lecture Room # 2
Description: Even the best teachers sometimes run out of ideas for their next class. Especially when teaching young learners, lessons must be well prepared and full of fun. In this workshop the presenter will demonstrate how to use TPR-S storybookds for children through games and activities. In this hands on session a detailed lesson plan will be outlined and everyone will be given the opportunity to write their own personalized story.

Sunday, December 9th, 2007

My Share

Speaker: Various
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., December 9th, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Nagoya
Venue: Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl, Lecture Room # 2
Description: Come to an "open microphone" end of the year JALT where anyone in the audience can share their favorite lesson ideas, a TESL research topic, or a report of their favorite presentation from JALT2007 in Tokyo.

Bohnenkai will occur afterwards at a nearby restaurant.

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