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September 2008

Saturday, September 6th, 2008

Idaho and Washington - Culture, Education and Language

Sponsor: Yamagata Chapter
Speaker: Braden Jenkins and Christopher Chord
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Sat., September 06, 2008)
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: Two local teachers will share their backgrounds with respect to their life and work in Yamagata.

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

Using Random Elements in the Language Classroom

Sponsor: Fukui Chapter
Speaker: Roehl Sybing
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Sun., September 07, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500yen
Prefecture: Fukui
City: Fukui
Venue: Fukui Campus, the Open University of Japan, AOSSA 7th Floor, Lecture Room 1
Description: This presentation aims to emphasize the importance of random chance in the language classroom, where language learners strive to transition from student-teacher interdependency to autonomous acquisition of a second or foreign language. Language teachers seeking ... read more

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

Focus on Form in ESL/EFL Classrooms

Sponsor: Tokyo Chapter
Speaker: Dr. Sandra Fotos
Time: 7:10 PM - 8:40 PM (Tue., September 09, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1000 yen
Prefecture: Tokyo
City: Tokyo
Venue: Temple University Japan Room 213
Description: Following the introduction of communicative approaches in second language (L2) teaching in the 1980s, teachers were encouraged to believe that grammar instruction plays little or no role in L2 pedagogy. Now, however, both teachers and ... read more

Sunday, September 14th, 2008

Are they experienced?: Designing projects for English language learners.

Sponsor: Omiya Chapter
Speaker: Michael Stout
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., September 14, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1000 yen
Prefecture: Saitama
City: Omiya
Venue: Sakuragi Kominkan. 5F (near Omiya Station, west exit, see map).
Description: Japanese high school students have few opportunities for experiential learning. Their opportunities for L2 use outside the classroom are limited. Their purpose for language learning ends when their tests end. Teachers feel straight jacketed by ... read more

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

Tools of the Trade: 3 Presentations on Getting Started in Research

Sponsor: Fukuoka Chapter
Speaker: Luke Fryer, Trevor Holster, and Peter Carter
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM (Sat., September 20, 2008)
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: Students in TESOL courses are often required to undertake research projects, but experience as classroom teachers may not have equipped them with the tools needed to collect, organize, and analyze their data. Three mini-presentations are ... read more

Stories that don't begin with "once upon a time"

Sponsor: Gifu Chapter
Speaker: Bob Jones, REJ English House
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM (Sat., September 20, 2008)
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: Andrew Wright says, 'Go to any pub or party and you will hear a constant babble of stories. The whole world is full of storytellers.' In this presentation, we will look at some of the ... read more

Sunday, September 21st, 2008

(1) Good News for All Asian Kids; (2) Fun with Readers, Give Children Confidence!

Sponsor: Kagoshima Chapter
Speaker: (1) Yoko Matsuka; (2) Eiko Takeuchi
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., September 21, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1000 yen
Prefecture: Kagoshima
City: Kagoshima
Venue: Seminar Room 117, Ground Floor Kousha Biru, Shinyashiki opposite the Shinyashiki Tram Stop
Description: (1) Good news for all Asian kids!How to use We Can! in the classroom to get your students excited about using English. Author Yoko Matsuka, will introduce the new goal-driven 7-level series (children 3 - ... read more

Learning from Errors

Sponsor: Toyohashi Chapter
Speaker: Mark Rebuk
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., September 21, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Toyohashi
Venue: Aichi University, Bldg 5 - room 543
Description: Although typical errors by Japanese learners are sometimes covered in writing and other classes, little or no attention is given to those made by native English Speakers. The presenter, however, has collected errors made by ... read more

Becoming Bilingual in Asia

Sponsor: Gunma Chapter
Speaker: Jason Good
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., September 21, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Gunma
City: Maebashi
Venue: Ikuei Junior College, 1656-1, Kyome-cho, Takasaki, Gunma (tel: 027-352-1981)
Description: This year there are more than 100 registered bilingual and international schools in Bangkok, both public and private. Taiwan has 12 large bilingual schools across the country, including a government sponsored bilingual school which with ... read more

Thinking Podcasting? Think Again.

Sponsor: Shinshu Chapter
Speaker: Alec McAuley
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM (Sun., September 21, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1, 000 yen
Prefecture: Nagano
City: Ueda
Venue: Ueda Chuo Kominkan
Description: The hype in CALL has transferred from blogging and descended onto podcasting. However, teachers thinking of producing their own podcasts need to begin by addressing two issues: (a) the complexity involved in the undertaking, and ... read more

Cultural Factors in Teaching English, (followed by) Improving Your Public Speaking Skills

Sponsor: Hiroshima Chapter
Speaker: Hideo Horibe (Hiroshima Instutute of Technology), and Jim Forsyth (Aki Toastmaster's Club)
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., September 21, 2008)
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 first hour, Prof. Horibe will talk about which cultural factors should be incorporated into the classroom. During the second hour, Mr. Forsyth will explain about Toastmasters, and will lead a session in which ... read more

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

An Introduction to American Sign Language

Sponsor: Akita Chapter
Speaker: Carlos Budding
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sat., September 27, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen for one-day members
Prefecture: Akita
City: Akita
Venue: Room B103 at AIU (Akita International University)
Description: This workshop is primarily intended for those individuals who have a desire to learn some basic information regarding American Sign Language (ASL). The workshop will have 2 foci: first to understand a little of the ... read more

Stimulating Conversation: Thinking Critically about Current Issues

Sponsor: Nagasaki Chapter
Speaker: Greg Goodmacher, Oita Prefectural College of Arts and Culture
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sat., September 27, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
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: For our seventh meeting of the year, we welcome back materials writer/teacher Greg Goodmacher. He explains that current issues lend themselves to activities that promote critical and creative thinking in English conversation classes. The presenter ... read more

Rapid Word Recognition and Vocabulary Building Activities via Moodle

Sponsor: Kobe Chapter
Speaker: John C. Herbert and Greg Rouault
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sat., September 27, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1000 yen
Prefecture: Hyogo
City: Kobe
Venue: 8th floor room 6, Kobe International House (Kokusai Kaikan) Gokodori 8-1-6, Chuo-ku, Kobe 651-0087. Tel: 078-231-8161
Description: In this workshop, the presenters will demonstrate how to create and facilitate online skimming and scanning activities and student-generated online glossaries. These activities have been derived from related paper-based activities which the presenters will expound ... read more

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

English Story Cycle: What, Why and How

Sponsor: Iwate Chapter
Speaker: Anthony S. Rausch
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., September 28, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1000 yen
Prefecture: Iwate
City: Morioka
Venue: Aiina, 6th floor, room 602
Description: This presentation will introduce English Story Cycle as an approach to elementary school English in Japan. The presentation will detail what the English Story Cycle idea is, why it is appropriate for elementary school English ... read more

My Share - Classroom Management

Sponsor: Sendai Chapter
Speaker: Various - see below!
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., September 28, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1000 yen
Prefecture: Miyagi
City: Sendai
Venue: Sendai Sensai Fukkou Kinenkan (War Memorial Hall)
Description: We all have our share of classroom techniques. And we all need our share of fresh ideas. The September Sendai JALT meeting will feature several members sharing ideas related to classroom management. Topics will include ... read more

Learning Disabilities

Sponsor: Okayama Chapter
Speaker: Cynthia Akazawa
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., September 28, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Okayama
City: Okayama
Venue: Sankaku A Bldg. 2F near Omotecho in Okayama City
Description: Find out how to recognize learning disabilities in the classroom and learn how the study of learning disabilities is relevant to the broader student population in terms of identifying learning weaknesses. Get ideas for how ... read more

Techniques and Resources for Raising Kids to be Bilingual

Sponsor: Okayama Chapter
Speaker: Gavin Thomas
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., September 28, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Okayama
City: Okayama
Venue: Sankaku A Bldg. 2F near Omotecho in Okayama City
Description: Gavin Thomas will briefly outline some of the things he have done with his two children (currently 4 and 6 years old) to help them gain ability in English while they have naturally gained Japanese ... read more

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