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January 2006

Sunday, January 8th, 2006

Cultivating the Ability for Students to Think Independently and to Function by Themselves Through English Lessons

Sponsor: Matsuyama Chapter
Speaker: Kiwame Kono, Matsuyama Technical High School
Time: 2:15 PM - 3:20 PM (Sun., January 08, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Ehime
City: Matsuyama
Venue: Shinonome High School Kinenkan 4F
Description: Students are recently said to be losing the power of deciding things and putting them in practice. What can we do to solve this problem as a teacher of English? To have them learn from ... read more

Saturday, January 14th, 2006

Tenri University - Nara JALT Chapter Joint Event

Sponsor: Nara Chapter
Speaker: Various Speakers
Time: 12:45 PM - 5:40 PM (Sat., January 14, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Nara
City: Nara
Venue: Tenri University
Description: Tenri University - Nara JALT Chapter Joint Event (Also joined by KELES Nara and NET Forum) Comprehensive Theme: Let's Speak the Same Language! Sub-themes: Use more English in Class! Promote Collaboration between ... read more

Teaching Pronunciation: Mini-presentations and Poster Presentations

Sponsor: East Shikoku Chapter
Speaker: Several local presenters
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Sat., January 14, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Kochi
City: Kochi
Venue: Kochi University Asakura Campus, room 136
Description: Several local members have agreed to prepare a poster or mini-presentations (15-20 minutes). The topics are all related to John Wells' theme of teaching English intonation or to the teaching of pronunciation. All presenters will ... read more

Sunday, January 15th, 2006

Shizuoka JALT: January meeting

Sponsor: Shizuoka Chapter
Speaker: Masahiko Goshi
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., January 15, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Shizuoka
City: Shizuoka
Venue: the Associa Hotel coffeeshop on the first floor (1F)
Description: Regular Officers' meeting. Officers and other members will discuss the schedule and content of upcoming Shizuoka chapter meetings.

Creating Opportunities for Authentic Communication and Critical Thinking

Sponsor: Toyohashi Chapter
Speaker: Laura Kusaka and Martha Robertson
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., January 15, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Toyohashi
Venue: Aichi University Bldg 5 - room 53A
Description: The presenters will report on the methodology and classroom practices in a Japanese university setting focusing on first-year students enrolled in English classes with focus on spoken communication skills. Using a content-based instruction (CBI) and ... read more

English Immersion in Japan

Sponsor: Gunma Chapter
Speaker: Eugene Cooper
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., January 15, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Gunma
City: Maebashi
Venue: MIT: Maebashi Institute of Technology (Maebashi Koka Daigaku), 460-1 Kamisadori, Maebashi
Description: Mr. Eugene Cooper will speak about Gunma Kokusai Academy, an English immersion school which opened in April, 2005. The school, located in Ota city, has attracted students from across Japan and has also received national ... read more

Podcasting: A new way to reach students.

Sponsor: Omiya Chapter
Speaker: Robert Diem, Seigakuin University
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., January 15, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Saitama
City: Omiya
Venue: Sakuragi Kominkan 5F (near Omiya Station, west exit,see map).
Description: As a result of the information age, several new distance learning technologies now exist that enable TESOL educators to reach students outside of the traditional classroom environment. Some of the more popular ones include email, ... read more

Why do Students Lose their Motivation?

Sponsor: Yokohama Chapter
Speaker: Kiwa Arai
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., January 15, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Kanagawa
City: Yokohama
Venue: Kanagawa Roudou Plaza near Ishikawacho JR station Kitaguchi see map http://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/osirase/06/1480/map.htm
Description: Encouraging and maintaining students�f motivation is certainly a difficult task, but so often we see our students lose their willingness to learn. This presentation will focus on findings and implications on losing motivation, "demotivation", of ... read more

A Workshop on practical activities for the Japanese elementary school English lesson.

Sponsor: Okayama Chapter
Speaker: Chris Creighton
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., January 15, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Okayama
City: Okayama
Venue: Sankaku A Bldg. 2F
Description: Outline: In the two hour time allotted I would like to go through the processes of putting together and giving an English lesson for Japanese elementary students. Theoretical musings will be kept to a minimum. ... read more

Saturday, January 21st, 2006

Using Whole Discourse Tasks for Language Teaching

Sponsor: Kobe Chapter
Speaker: Deryn Verity, Osaka Jogakuin College
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Sat., January 21, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Hyogo
City: Kobe
Venue: Kobe YMCA (2-7-15 Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe. tel: 078-241-7204)
Description: The word 'context' is used everywhere in the field of language teaching and learning, but what does it really mean? "Whole Discourse Tasks" require a learner to operate within several types of context at once; ... read more

Sunday, January 22nd, 2006

The awareness of different communication styles and teachers' roles in different cultures

Sponsor: Iwate Chapter
Speaker: Minako Kumagai, Kozukata High School, Morioka
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Sun., January 22, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Iwate
City: Morioka
Venue: Iwate International Plaza, Morioka
Description: The Japan Exchange and Teaching program (the JET program) started in 1987, and the JET program seeks to improve foreign language education in Japan, and to enhance internationalization by helping promote international exchange at the ... read more

Specialized Vocabulary and My Share

Sponsor: Hiroshima Chapter
Speaker: Simon Fraser (Hiroshima University) and everyone present!
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., January 22, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Hiroshima
City: Hiroshima
Venue: Hiroshima Peace Park, International Conference Center 3F.
Description: During the 1st hour, Associate Professor Simon Fraser will speak about "The nature and role of specialized vocabulary: What do ESP teachers and students need to know?" During the 2nd hour, everyone present is encouraged ... read more

Student centered learning

Sponsor: Kagoshima Chapter
Speaker: Bo Causer (Junshin High School)

Ms. Causer has a degree in education from the University of Regina, and currently teaches at Junshin High School in Kagoshima. She is actively contributing
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., January 22, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Kagoshima
City: Kagoshima
Venue: Seminar Room 117, Ground Floor Kousha Biru, Shinyashiki opposite the Shinyashiki Tram Stop
Description: For many years now teachers have been talking about student centered learning. Most agree it's a good thing, but how can we put it into action? This workshop will give you some ideas you can ... read more

Saturday, January 28th, 2006

Challenging Myths about Japanese Language Learners

Sponsor: Kyoto Chapter
Speaker: Sara Cotterall
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Sat., January 28, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Kyoto
City: Kyoto
Venue: Kyoto Kyoiku Bunka Center, Marutamachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Description: In this presentation, I will challenge 2 myths about Japanese learners - namely that they are: 1. passive in their learning style 2. unwilling to assume responsibility for their learning I will begin by discussing ... read more

What can I do with an iPod in the classroom?

Sponsor: Fukuoka Chapter
Speaker: Robert Chartrand, Kurume University, Institute of Foreign Language Education
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Sat., January 28, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Fukuoka
City: Fukuoka
Venue: Fukuoka Jo Gakuin Tenjin Satellite Campus (9F), Tenjin 2-8-38, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi map
Description: Digital audio players have revolutionized the way people listen to music. Have educators taken advantage of this technology to enhance language-learning methods in their classrooms? The presenter will discuss how to incorporate an iPod into ... read more

Sunday, January 29th, 2006

The Kanto Junior/Senior High School English Teachers Seminars

Sponsor: West Tokyo Chapter
Speaker: Curtis Kelly, Martin Nuttall, Chuck Sandy, plus six others
Time: 9:45 AM - 5:30 PM (Sun., January 29, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Tokyo
City: Tokyo
Venue: British Council, Tokyo. Map: http://www.britishcouncil.org/japan-map-tokyo.htm
Description: West Tokyo JALT and Cambridge University Press welcome you to the British Council for a full day of presentations on themes relevant to all involved in teaching at the high school level. This is a ... read more

Kanto Junior and Senior High School Teacher Seminar

Sponsor: Tokyo Chapter
Speaker: 9 presenters including: Curtis Kelly, Chuck Sandy, Ivan Sorrentino, Richard Walker, Fergus MacKinnon, Adam Murray, Carolyn Pieroway, William Matheny and Martin Nuttal
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:40 PM (Sun., January 29, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Tokyo
City: Tokyo
Venue: The British Council Tokyo Central map
Description: This is a full day mini-conference sponsored by Tokyo Chapter, West Tokyo Chapter, the Jr./Sr. High School SIG, Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press and the British Council. Topics and presenters include: Curtis Kelly--Writing: what ... read more

The Three Stages of Vocabulary Learning

Sponsor: Hokkaido Chapter
Speaker: David Barker
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (Sun., January 29, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Hokkaido
City: Sapporo
Venue: Hokkai Gakuen University, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo
Description: The speaker will look at some vocabulary learning issues that are often missing from language programmes, with a particular focus on teaching students how to make choices about which words they learn and looking at ... read more

Sensory Experience - reexperienced

Sponsor: Sendai Chapter
Speaker: Various presenters
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., January 29, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Miyagi
City: Sendai
Venue: Sendai Mediatheque map
Description: Last May, 80 people plus 20 staff took part in a fascinating "Sensory English Experience." At today's meeting, we'll see the DVD recorded of this event, plus engage in a variety of sensory exploration experiences.

Experienced Teachers and Forgotten Techniques

Sponsor: Hokkaido Chapter
Speaker: David Barker
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., January 29, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Hokkaido
City: Sapporo
Venue: Hokkai Gakuen University, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo
Description: The aim of this workshop is to remind people of some basic classroom dos and don'ts that often get forgotten when teachers work for long periods without being observed. The data for the presentation was ... read more

Shinnenkai at Osaka Hilton's Checkers Restaurant

Sponsor: Osaka Chapter
Speaker: no one/everyone
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Sun., January 29, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): same
Fee (One-Day members): About 4000 to 5000 yen per person for dinner buffet
Prefecture: Osaka
City: Osaka
Venue: Brasserie Checkers Restaurant, on the 2nd floor of the Hilton Hotel, just across from JR Osaka station (tel. 06-6347-7111)
Description: Continue ringing in the new year and celebrate the near completion of another hopefully successful semester with us while tucking into Checkers' dinner buffet or something else on the menu! With a wide selection of ... read more

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