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September 2006

Saturday, September 2nd, 2006

Cultural Sterotypes of Japanese and Americans: Could they be true? Part 2

Sponsor: Yamagata Chapter
Speaker: Jerry Miller
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Sat., September 02, 2006)
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: "Americans are so ..." "Japanese people always ..." Have you ever uttered these phrases? In a world full of a vast array of cultures and customs, we sometimes resort to stereotyping to help make sense ... read more

Saturday, September 9th, 2006

Immersion and Immediate Conversation Techniques

Sponsor: Kitakyushu Chapter
Speaker: Lynda Batty
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Sat., September 09, 2006)
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: It is fascinating to watch bilingual children transfer from one language to another so easily and fluently. From birth the children are regularly exposed to a wealth of fascinating information in both languages. They are ... read more

Sunday, September 10th, 2006

Interactive Writing for Senior High School and College Creative Writing Classes

Sponsor: Toyohashi Chapter
Speaker: Takashi Miura
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., September 10, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Toyohashi
Venue: Aichi University, Bldg 5 - room 543
Description: This presentation aims at tackling two obstacles that stand in the way of teaching writing communicatively: the lack of audience and community. One of the obstacles is lack of the real audience. In a writing ... read more

Multiple Pathways to Multiple Intelligences in the EFL Classroom

Sponsor: Himeji Chapter
Speaker: Maggie Lieb
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., September 10, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Hyogo
City: Himeji
Venue: Hanakita Shimin Hiroba (Located directly across from Nozato Station on the Bantan Line. Plenty of free parking.) Bantan Line train leaves Himeji Station at 13:46
Description: This presentation will provide an overview of Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, and how it can be specifically applied to the EFL classroom. Since little research exists on the implementation of MI Theory in ... read more

The TKT and How it can Improve Your ESL Career

Sponsor: Nara Chapter
Speaker: Matthew Reynolds, Director of Studies, English-Please!
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., September 10, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Nara
City: Nara
Venue: Tezukayama University Gakuenmae Campus (JALT2004 Conference Site) Facing South Exit of Gakuenmae Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line
Description: Do you know the difference between: scanning and skimming? demonstrative adjectives and demonstrative pronouns? diphthongs and monophthongs? Do your staff? How does familiarity with ESL terminology and practice help us do our jobs better on ... read more

Omiya Teaching Pre-Teens: Problems and Possibilities

Sponsor: Omiya Chapter
Speaker: Aleda Krause, Seigakuin University, author SuperKids and SuperTots.
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., September 10, 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: How do you feel about teaching pre-teens? Even the most confident teachers can feel challenged. They are no longer small children and not yet young adults, but seem to swing back and forth between the ... read more

Toybox, Music box: Teaching Young and Special Needs Learners with classical music, toys, and Mexican music

Sponsor: Yokohama Chapter
Speaker: Francisco Sanchez
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., September 10, 2006)
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: Francisco has been teaching elementary level and special needs learners in Yokohama elementary schools for five years. He will share techniques he has developed for learning language happily and effectively using toys, classical music and ... read more

How can we help students become 'intercultural communicators'?

Sponsor: Matsuyama Chapter
Speaker: Mimako Saeki, Professor, Department of Communication and Culture, Matsuyama Shinonome College
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM (Sun., September 10, 2006)
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: One objective of 'intercultural communication' is to increase the learner's awareness for 'diversity' in values, perspectives, and experiences that people have and to equip them with knowledge and skills, which help them communicate effectively, overcoming ... read more

Saturday, September 16th, 2006

How to Apply for a JSPS Grant in Aid of Scientific Research

Sponsor: West Tokyo Chapter
Speaker: Sayoko Yamashita and Donna Tatsuki
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sat., September 16, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Tokyo
City: Tokyo
Venue: Tokyo Medical and Dental University in Ochanomizu. Lecture Hall
Description: The JALT Executive Board, West Tokyo Chapter and Tokyo Chapter are pleased to announce a half day workshop for those who plan to apply for JSPS* Grants in Aid of Scientific Research (KAKENHI) in both ... read more

Building Student Confidence through Intercultural Performances

Sponsor: Fukuoka Chapter
Speaker: Dr. Joseph Shaules
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Sat., September 16, 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: This presentation will focus on helping students gain confidence using English. To do this, the presenter will argue that students need to face "performance pressure" while expressing a point of view in English. This is ... read more

Sunday, September 17th, 2006

Use of Literacy Autobiographies in Narrative: A Reflection on Biliteracy Development

Sponsor: Gunma Chapter
Speaker: Yutaka Fujieda, Kyoai Gakuen College
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., September 17, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Gunma
City: Maebashi
Venue: Maebashi Kyoai Gakuen College, 1154-4 Koyahara-machi, Maebashi, Gunma (tel: 027-266-7575)
Description: This presentation introduces the use of literacy autobiographies in writing classrooms. Literacy autobiographies as a narrative inquiry play a significant role as an accessible research methodology in L2 writing. This approach aims to explore the ... read more

Saturday, September 23rd, 2006

2006 JALT Hokkaido Language Conference

Sponsor: Hokkaido Chapter
Speaker: Featuring: Naoko McLellan and Dr. Peter Longcope
Time: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Sat., September 23, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 2,000 yen at the door

1,000 yen if pre-registered and paid by Sept. 20th
Prefecture: Hokkaido
City: Sapporo
Venue: Hokkai Gakuen University, Toyohira (2 minutes from Gakuen Mae subway station, Toho Line)
Description: - Conference Theme - "Enrich Your Teaching, Enrich Your Students!" McLellan, the new coordinator of the Teaching Children SIG, speaks on "The Learning Process of Young EFL Learners". How child development issues should be considered ... read more

Versatile Video iPods as Classroom Tools

Sponsor: Nagasaki Chapter
Speaker: Bill Pellowe of Kinki University, Iizuka campus
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Sat., September 23, 2006)
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: Using a video iPod, the presenter demonstrates several ways to use one during lessons to deliver material such as videos, slides (which are more commonly associated with laptops and PowerPoint), photos and audio (including podcasts, ... read more

Sunday, September 24th, 2006

Celebration of Multiethnic Cultural Capital of Adolescent "Half" Girls in Japan

Sponsor: Iwate Chapter
Speaker: Laurel Kamada
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Sun., September 24, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Iwate
City: Morioka
Venue: Mary's English Talk, 2-9-65 Kuroishino, Morioka; 019-663-3132
Description: This presentation examines the ethnic identities of a network of six Japanese-Caucasian early-adolescent girlfriends, who were born and raised in Japan by analyzing their talk within group discussions. The girls, who are all in the ... read more

Authoring your own autonomy by learning from change

Sponsor: Chiba Chapter
Speaker: Stacey Vye, JALT LD-SIG Co-Coordinator, Meikai University
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., September 24, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Chiba
City: Chiba
Venue: SATY Bunka Hall, Room 2 (4th Floor), 1 min. walk from Inage Station east exit on JR Sobu Line. map
Description: The development of teacher and learner autonomy in language learning is often the consequence of critical moments of change. Participants will be invited to explore self-reflection techniques by recalling and retelling memories of autonomy-inviting experiences ... read more

Effective Presentations

Sponsor: Sendai Chapter
Speaker: Kay Hammond
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., September 24, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Miyagi
City: Sendai
Venue: Sendai Mediatheque map
Description: Come and enjoy this JALT-award-winning presentation! This session covers the core skills required to make an effective presentation in a variety of situations. Participants will have the opportunity to practice learning and evaluating, and then ... read more

Two Topics: Student Resistance, followed by Putting Reading and Listening Online

Sponsor: Hiroshima Chapter
Speaker: Keiko Sakui (Kobe's Shoin Women's University) and Gordon Luster (Language Education and Research Network, Inc.)
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., September 24, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Hiroshima
City: Hiroshima
Venue: International Conference Center, Peace Park (3rd Floor Seminar Room)
Description: First, Dr. Sakui will lead a workshop in which participants discuss their experiences of student resistance to 2nd language learning. Research-proven recommendations will be given. Next, Dr. Luster will explain his web project, which is ... read more

TPR-S (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling)

Sponsor: Kagoshima Chapter
Speaker: Melinda Kawahara
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., September 24, 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: TPR-S (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) is a relatively new teaching method based on the natural teaching approach. It was created by Blaine Ray in the 1990's and now thousands of teachers all over ... read more

Saturday, September 30th, 2006

Assisting Learners: One ALT's Experience

Sponsor: Akita Chapter
Speaker: Mike Plugh
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sat., September 30, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen for one-day members, 500 yen for students
Prefecture: Akita
City: Akita
Venue: Room B103 at AIU (Akita International University)
Description: Being an ALT means different things for different people. With few standardized guidelines about how an ALT is to be used, schools are left to build relationships with their new foreign staff on their own. ... read more

Portfolio Use in Language Classrooms

Sponsor: Miyazaki Chapter
Speaker: Matthew Apple & Etsuko Shimo
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sat., September 30, 2006)
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: In this workshop, the presenters will first discuss types and uses of portfolios in second language classrooms. Previous research indicates several benefits: students can monitor and reflect on their own learning processes and progress; they ... read more

Strategies to Help Students Communicate Now

Sponsor: Kobe Chapter
Speaker: Roger Palmer
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Sat., September 30, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Hyogo
City: Kobe
Venue: Kobe YMCA (2-7-15 Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe. tel: 078-241-7204)
Description: Teachers continually face learners who have years of formal instruction in English yet still struggle to get their message across. This presentation focuses on the need for students to make use of the English they ... read more

"Methods to Conquer Pronunciation Difficulties - Part 2"

Sponsor: Gifu Chapter
Speaker: Victoria Taylor
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Sat., September 30, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Gifu
City: Gifu
Venue: Heartful Square (southeast section of Gifu JR Station), Gifu City, Gifu-ken
Description: We are proud to announce that Victoria Taylor will be back to demonstrate the 2nd part of a 5-week course consisting of 10 separate lessons focusing on common pronunciation errors by Japanese speakers of English. ... read more

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