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Below you see an overview of JALT's events for March 2007. (Also see next month.) For other views of event information, see the search menu.

March 2007

Saturday, March 3rd, 2007

Psychology Games for Language Learning.

Sponsor: Nagasaki Chapter
Speaker: Ian Munby, Hokkai Gakuen University, Sapporo.
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sat., March 03, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Nagasaki
City: Nagasaki
Venue: Dejima Koryu Kaikan, 4F (this is the large white building next to Dejima Wharf and Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum; take #5 streetcar to Shiminbyoinmae stop, or take #1 streetcar to Dejima stop.)
Description: Communicative tasks for language practice or fluency training play an important role in the language classroom but they often lead to "so what?" outcomes. This presentation will introduce some communicative tasks for learners of all ... read more

Sunday, March 4th, 2007

The New TOEIC test: Understanding and Overcoming the Challenges

Sponsor: Hokkaido Chapter
Speaker: Grant Trew
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., March 04, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Hokkaido
City: Sapporo
Venue: Hokkai Gakuen University - Library Building International Room 6th floor
Description: This workshop focuses on helping instructors to better understand the changes to the TOEIC test since the revision in May. The presenter will walk participants through the changes, allowing them to see first hand the ... read more

A Night Out. A Chance to Relax!

Sponsor: Wakayama Chapter
Speaker: n/a
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Sun., March 04, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): BYO
Fee (One-Day members): BYO
Prefecture: Wakayama
City: Wakayama
Venue: Trinity & Unity, downtown Wakayma City
Description: No presentations, just a chance to relax and enjoy the company of fellow TEFL professionals in the area. We will head out to a local eatery, the Trinity & Unity Pub, to share a beer, ... read more

Saturday, March 10th, 2007

Studying Japanese, English, and German

Sponsor: Yamagata Chapter
Speaker: Reinhold Grinda
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Sat., March 10, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 800 yen
Prefecture: Yamagata
City: Yamagata
Venue: Yamagata Kajo Kominkan Sogo Gakushu Center, Shironishi-machi 2-chome, 2-15, Tel. 0236-45-6163
Description: Today, knowledge of more than one foreign language can be considered a must for everybody who wants to enter society. In Germany, like in most European countries, there are ample opportunities to efficiently study whichever ... read more

My Share: First Day Icebreakers

Sponsor: Kitakyushu Chapter
Speaker: All welcome!
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Sat., March 10, 2007)
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: This My Share session focuses on preparing for our first classes with our students. What activities do you do with your students when you first meet them? Bring along your ideas and share them with ... read more

Sunday, March 11th, 2007

The New TOEIC test

Sponsor: Fukui Chapter
Speaker: Grant Trew of Oxford University Press
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Sun., March 11, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Fukui
City: Fukui
Venue: Fukui International Activities Plaza
Description: The presenter will first walk participants through the recent changes to the TOEIC Listening and Reading test, allowing them to experience some of the challenges learners will face, and then try some activities that can ... read more

Rough Sketches of America by Shiba, Ryoutarou

Sponsor: Yamagata Chapter
Speaker: Fumio Sugawara
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., March 11, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen for materials
Prefecture: Yamagata
City: Yamagata
Venue: Yamagata Motoki Kouminkan Kenshuushitsu 2AB, Motoki 3-chome 4-8, Yamagata-shi, Tel. 023-645-2835
Description: The speaker will share his special interest in the writings of Ryoutarou Shiba, including "Walking New York" and how they have affected his teaching of English in Japan.

Eiken STEP test

Sponsor: Omiya Chapter
Speaker: Michael Todd Fouts International Operations Manager and Chief Editor at the Society for Testing English Proficiency (STEP),
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., March 11, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Saitama
City: Omiya
Venue: Sakuragi Kominkan 5F (near Omiya Station, west exit,see map).
Description: This will be an opportunity to hear about the STEP test first hand. There will be an opportunity to ask questions. The presentation will be followed by a friendly gathering at a local izakaya. Presentation ... read more

Imparting Language Skills and Critical Thinking Habits through Teaching Academic Writing

Sponsor: Yokohama Chapter
Speaker: Ron Thornton
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., March 11, 2007)
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: Exploiting a certain success in developing academic writing and critical thinking skills in college English writing-speaking classes, this workshop presentation will challenge participants to formulate and critically defend ways of romanizing Japanese and/or hypothesizing on ... read more

Maturity Level vs. EFL Level (Japanese 5th & 6th graders)

Sponsor: Matsuyama Chapter
Speaker: Harry F. Carley III, Imabari City Board of Education
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM (Sun., March 11, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Ehime
City: Matsuyama
Venue: Shinonome High School Kinenkan 4F (Parking NOT available)
Description: EFL instructors that are involved with 5th & 6th graders in Japanese elementary schools face many challenges due to the age of their students. Learners with a higher level of maturity may not be matched ... read more

Wednesday, March 14th, 2007

Pragmatics in a Film Corpus

Sponsor: Kagoshima Chapter
Speaker: Dr. Donna Tatsuki Kobe City University of Foreign Studies
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Wed., March 14, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Kagoshima
City: Kagoshima
Venue: Jelly Beans Kousha Building 1F Meeting, near Shinyashiki Tram Stop
Description: It is generally believed that in EFL contexts like we have in Japan, film or video is a significant source of input for our learners. But how valid are our assumptions? Hasna??t there been a ... read more

Sunday, March 18th, 2007

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

Sponsor: Nagoya Chapter
Speaker: Chris Hunt
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., March 18, 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 ... read more

Tea & Cake with Teachers

Sponsor: Shinshu Chapter
Speaker: TBA
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., March 18, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): Participants pay for own refreshments
Fee (One-Day members): Participants pay for own refreshments
Prefecture: Nagano
City: Matsumoto-shi
Venue: Five Horn (first floor of Parco; 0263-38-2140)
Description: Are you busy at school? Do you have time to talk to your co-workers about the challenges and satisfactions of teaching? This event is designed for Japanese teachers of English and ALT's to have free ... read more

Saturday, March 24th, 2007

Developing a Personal Research and Publication Agenda: Research Strategies for Language Teachers

Sponsor: Fukuoka Chapter
Speaker: Dr. Sandra Lee McKay, San Francisco State University
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sat., March 24, 2007)
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 event is free and open to the public. Fukuoka JALT is co-sponsoring the first three hours of this weekend Temple University Japan Distinguished Lecturer Series The purpose of this presentation is ... read more

Sunday, March 25th, 2007

Teaching English with C.A.R.E.!

Sponsor: Toyohashi Chapter
Speaker: Matthew Taylor
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., March 25, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Toyohashi
Venue: Aichi University, Bldg 5 - room 543
Description: The presenter will discuss the core principles he feels are essential for the effective teaching of English to children in Japan. These principles are distilled from extensive experience teaching children and from working with dynamic ... read more

Where your students are coming from: High School English

Sponsor: Sendai Chapter
Speaker: Ben Shearon - Chief ALT Advisor at the Miyagi Prefectural Board of
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., March 25, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Miyagi
City: Sendai
Venue: Sendai Mediatheque map
Description: The first part of this presentation will introduce current English language programs in public senior high schools in Miyagi. Starting from a quick review of Ministry of Education guidelines, we will then examine the general ... read more

Do Your Best at Drama

Sponsor: Kagoshima Chapter
Speaker: Bo Causer - Junshin High School
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., March 25, 2007)
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: At my high school, we do a drama competition every year. All the students write, practice and perform in their own play. Before we can do any of this we need to prepare. So what ... read more

Saturday, March 31st, 2007

Micro-Conference #4: CALL: Get in the mood for Moodle!

Sponsor: West Tokyo Chapter
Speaker: Jason La Greca, Kevin Ryan, Peter Ruthven-Stuart, Ted O'Neill
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Sat., March 31, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 2000 yen
Prefecture: Tokyo
City: Tokyo
Venue: Tokyo Keizai University (near Kokubunji Station on the JR Chuo). Map: http://www.tku.ac.jp/ ~koho/english/campus/access.html. Bldg. 3, LL2 (on the 2nd floor)
Description: The West Tokyo Chapter of JALT announces the fourth in a series of micro-conferences, each featuring several presenters exploring a particular topic for a whole day. This month's theme is: all aspects of Moodle.

Exploring Multi-Sensory Learning

Sponsor: Gifu Chapter
Speaker: Kim Horne
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Sat., March 31, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Gifu
City: Gifu
Venue: Heartful Square (southeast section of Gifu JR Station), Gifu City, Gifu-ken
Description: Awaken your students' senses by learning and practicing English with engaging multi-sensory (listening, moving, touching, seeing, smelling, and speaking) activities! By incorporating sight, sound, and touch, the multi-sensory approach is great for all learning styles. ... read more

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