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October 2008

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

My Share: Managing Groups

Sponsor: Wakayama Chapter
Speaker: Everyone gets a moment!
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Fri., October 03, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Wakayama
City: Wakayama
Venue: the Rankin house, Musota
Description: The topic will be in-class small group management. Each participant will present a brief explanation of his or her approach to using small groups in the EFL classroom. This will be followed by a chapter ... read more

Huh? Oh. Aha! Differences between rote memorization and active thinking

Sponsor: Tokyo Chapter
Speaker: John F. Fanselow
Time: 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM (Fri., October 03, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1000 yen
Prefecture: Tokyo
City: Tokyo
Venue: Temple University Japan Room 213
Description: When a person in a language class responds to a question with "Huh? Sorry, I can't remember" the person is implying that rote-memorization is the main way to learn a language. Questions in textbooks and ... read more

Saturday, October 4th, 2008

Nova Scotia, Canada in terms of History, Culture and Education

Sponsor: Yamagata Chapter
Speaker: Colin Rennie
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Sat., October 04, 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: The speaker will relate his background in Canada and how it prepared him for his work as a local CIR with the Yamagata prefectural government.

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

The JALT 3rd Annual Joint Tokyo Conference - Exploring and Evolving Classroom Environments

Sponsor: Tokyo Chapter
Speaker: Rob Waring, Neil Cowie, Keiko Sakui, Kevin Ryan, Alastair Graham-Marr, Allan Bosaer, Tomio Uchida
Time: 9:45 AM - 5:30 PM (Sun., October 05, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): Pre-Registered - 1,500 yen / Non-Registered 2,000 yen
Fee (One-Day members): Pre-Registered - 2,500 yen / Non-Registered 3,000 yen
Prefecture: Tokyo
City: Tokyo
Venue: Toyo Gakuen University, Hongo Campus - http://www.tyg.jp/e/other_information/access_information.html
Description: 09.45-10.15: Registration 10.15-11.00: Kevin Ryan - Some ideas for blending technology into the ELT Classroom 11.15-12.00: Tomio Uchida - Exploring how to use a corpus in oral communication courses 12.00-13.15: Lunch 13.15-14.00: Keiko Sakui & ... read more

The JALT 3rd Annual Joint Tokyo Conference - Exploring and Evolving Classroom Environments

Sponsor: West Tokyo Chapter
Speaker: Rob Waring, Neil Cowie, Keiko Sakui, Kevin Ryan, Alastair Graham-Marr, Tomio Uchida, and Alan Bossaer
Time: 9:45 AM - 5:30 PM (Sun., October 05, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): Pre-Registered - 1,500yen / Non-Registered 2,000yen
Fee (One-Day members): Pre-Registered - 2,500yen / Non-Registered 3,000yen
Prefecture: Tokyo
City: Tokyo
Venue: Toyo Gakuen University, Hongo Campus - http://www.tyg.jp/e/other_information/access_information.html
Description: 9.45-10.15: Registration 10.15-11.00: Kevin Ryan (Showa Women's University) - Some ideas for blending technology into the ELT Classroom Where exactly does technology meet with the traditional classroom interface to make the most of a blended ... read more

Saturday, October 11th, 2008

Two Christmas Activities

Sponsor: Kitakyushu Chapter
Speaker: Christopher Carman & Margaret Orleans
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Sat., October 11, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1000 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: Although Christmas may still seem a long way off, it's never too early to start preparing for the day! This month we have a couple of activities guaranteed to bring some seasonal cheer into the ... read more

Presentation Zen

Sponsor: Osaka Chapter
Speaker: Garr Reynolds
Time: 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM (Sat., October 11, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1000 yen
Prefecture: Osaka
City: Osaka
Venue: Osaka City Municipal Lifelong Learning Center, on the fifth floor of Umeda's Dai-2 Building, just southeast and across the street from the Hilton Hotel. Tel: 06-6345-5000
Description: As a serious language educator, the need for strong presentation skills is inescapable. Join us for an evening with one of the world's most respected design and presentation authorities, Garr Reynolds. Using the tenets of ... read more

Two Presentations: (1) Shaping Teaching to fit Theories of Learning; (2) Applying the Principles and Active Skills for Communication

Sponsor: Fukuoka Chapter
Speaker: Curtis Kelly
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Sat., October 11, 2008)
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: Almost daily, brain studies are giving us a better picture of how learning occurs. Unfortunately, the methods we use in the classroom have not kept pace. The presenter will discuss some fundamentals of learning - ... read more

Pre-Conference Presentation Workshops

Sponsor: Kyoto Chapter
Speaker: Oana Cusen, Thomas Amundrud
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Sat., October 11, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Kyoto
City: Kyoto
Venue: Kyoto Kyoiku Bunka Center, Marutamachi, Sakyo-ku
Description: This meeting will be a unique chance to see presentations that will be given at the JALT National Conference. If you are planning to present at the National Conference, would you like a chance to ... read more

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Exploring Reading and Writing Connections

Sponsor: Himeji Chapter
Speaker: Mark Taylor
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., October 12, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1000 yen
Prefecture: Hyogo
City: Himeji
Venue: Egret Himeji (the international center facing Himeji Castle -- a five minute walk from Himeji Train Station)
Description: Framing each of the two skills of reading and writing as an interactive process allows for an interesting set of engagements with the target language. We'll share ideas and explore possibilities for integrating L2 reeading ... read more

Extensive Reading Seminar 2008

Sponsor: Hiroshima Chapter
Speaker: Eleanor Kane, Fiona MacGregor, Daniel Stewart, Atsuko Takase
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., October 12, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Hiroshima
City: Hiroshima
Venue: Hiroshima City Plaza (Next to Fukuromachi Elementary School), 5th Floor, Room C
Description: The ER Seminar is a chance for people in western Japan to see 4 of the 7 presentations from the ER Colloquium at the JALT2008 International Conference in Tokyo from October 31st to November 3rd. ... read more

Speaking of Speech and other Delights

Sponsor: Matsuyama Chapter
Speaker: Charles LeBeau, Language Solutions
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM (Sun., October 12, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Ehime
City: Matsuyama
Venue: Shinonome High School Kinenkan 4F
Description: This is the world premier of the New Edition of Speaking of Speech. The author will preview the new features of the book, which now includes a high quality DVD of sample speeches. Participants will ... read more

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

2008 CALL Workshop

Sponsor: Hokkaido Chapter
Speaker: (see below)
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Sat., October 18, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): 500 yen
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Hokkaido
City: Sapporo
Venue: Sapporo Gakuin University in Ebetsu
Description: The seventh annual CALL Workshop, the largest conference on technology and language learning in northern Japan, will include practical demonstrations and workshops designed to help teachers use new technology wisely and appropriately. This year features ... read more

Planned and Unplanned Speech Acts Using Yackpack/Practical Uses of Songs in the EFL Classroom

Sponsor: Nagasaki Chapter
Speaker: Andrew Meyerhoff, Saga University
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sat., October 18, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1000 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: For our eighth meeting of the year, Meyerhoff will analyze the progress of first year non-English majors' speech over a five week period using Yackpack. In this context, he looks at speech differences between apparent ... read more

Bringing English and Intercultural Activities to Young Children

Sponsor: Gifu Chapter
Speaker: Kim Horne and Aya Asano, Izumi Chuo Kindergarten, Gifu
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Sat., October 18, 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: Participants will learn songs, chants and other effective class activities to make learning English fun for young children. How to make a cultural exchange accessible to young students will also be explored. The presenters will ... read more

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

2008 JALT Hokkaido Language Teaching Conference; Theme: "Hokkaido Nabe �" Helping Students to Help Themselves"

Sponsor: Hokkaido Chapter
Speaker: Main Speakers: Dr. Robert Courchene from the University of Ottawa, will speak on "Self-Access Learning and the Learner." Cynthia Keith, Vice President of JALT National, will present on teaching childr
Time: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Sun., October 19, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 2000 yen (1000 yen if pre-registed)
Prefecture: Hokkaido
City: Sapporo
Venue: Hokkai Gakuen University, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo
Description: Presentations will cover a wide range of topics including teaching techniques or theory for pre-school, elementary, junior high school and high school, university, tertiary education, eikaiwa, older learners, test classes and computer-assisted language learning.

First Meetings

Sponsor: Niigata Chapter
Speaker: Howard Brown
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Sun., October 19, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): Free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Niigata
City: Niigata
Venue: Assembly room (2F) of EIR Manshon, less than 10 minutes walk from Niigata station
Description: This will be the first meeting of the newly reformed JALT Niigata chapter. We will spend some time getting to know each other and filling people in on chapter news. Then Howard Brown will lead ... read more

Language Learning and the Lexical Approach

Sponsor: Toyohashi Chapter
Speaker: Gary Littlecott
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Sun., October 19, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Toyohashi
Venue: Aichi University, Bldg 5 - room 543
Description: The lexical approach takes the view that lexis plays the central role in language learning and communication. It proposes that learning words and word combinations (lexical phrases or chunks) are the most important guarantor of ... read more

What makes a good workshop?

Sponsor: Omiya Chapter
Speaker: Phil Brown & Colin Skeats
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., October 19, 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: This hands-on, interactive workshop will encourage participants to explore and discover the qualities of successful workshops. We will aim to demonstrate how to create a successful workshop and provide participants with both guiding principles and ... read more

Function rather than form as a basis for teaching

Sponsor: Shinshu Chapter
Speaker: Trevor Keith Landles
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., October 19, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000yen
Prefecture: Nagano
City: Matsumoto-shi
Venue: EZ-Communications (Matsumoto)
Description: While certain functions are often dealt with in EFL material, coursebooks and syllabi are often based on various structures and modal verbs. This workshop will look at how lessons, syllabi and material can be based ... read more

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

English Story Cycle: What, Why and How

Sponsor: Akita Chapter
Speaker: Anthony S. Rausch
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sat., October 25, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen for one-day member
Prefecture: Akita
City: Akita
Venue: Room B103 at AIU (Akita International University)
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

Storytelling and Language Teaching

Sponsor: East Shikoku Chapter
Speaker: Kusumika Chatterjee
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Sat., October 25, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Kochi
City: Kochi
Venue: Kochi University Asakura Campus, room 136
Description: Telling a good story is an important part of what we do with language. Kusumika will suggest a variety of techniques for helping students of all ages to tell effective stories in their second language. ... read more

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

Kagoshima JALT AGM and Officer Elections

Sponsor: Kagoshima Chapter
Speaker: Acting President Ann Johansen and Out going President Takako Matoba
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Sun., October 26, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Kagoshima
City: Kagoshima
Venue: Seminar Room 117, Ground Floor Kousha Biru, Shinyashiki opposite the Shinyashiki Tram Stop
Description: The AGM will be cover a range of topics relating to the Chapter. The agenda is as follows: Checking of quorum; Outgoing officer reports; Confirmation of Nominations; Election of Chapter Officers; New Business; 2009 Program ... read more

A practical activity for a TOEIC preparation class

Sponsor: Shizuoka Chapter
Speaker: Shizuno Seki
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., October 26, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): Free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Shizuoka
City: Shizuoka
Venue: Kyouiku Kaikan (across from Shin-Shizuoka) in the basement (5-minute walk north from JR station)
Description: This presentation will introduce a practical activity to get students more involved in a TOEIC preparation class. In the activity, students make a presentation about the company they would like to work for, using some ... read more

Exploring Portfolio Assessment in the EFL Classroom

Sponsor: Gunma Chapter
Speaker: Steve Quasha
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., October 26, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1000 yen; first-timers free
Prefecture: Gunma
City: Maebashi
Venue: MIT: Maebashi Institute of Technology (Maebashi Koka Daigaku), 460-1 Kamisadori, Maebashi
Description: In this workshop, the author will demonstrate how portfolio assessment plays an integral part in his communicative English courses at a Japanese women's university. Participants will experience tasks and activities that will enable them to ... read more

Input double header: iPods and ER.

Sponsor: Sendai Chapter
Speaker: 1. Mark Neufeld, Ken Schmidt
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., October 26, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1000 yen
Prefecture: Miyagi
City: Sendai
Venue: Sendai Mediatheque map
Description: Sendai JALT��s October meeting will feature two sessions by local members looking at useful types of input: 1. iPod Activities for English Teachers Apple��s iPod music and video player can be used to present audio, ... read more

From Inside the Elementary Classroom

Sponsor: Kagoshima Chapter
Speaker: Various
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., October 26, 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: We will hear from Elementary school teachers about successes and difficulties within the english classroom. What are the challenges and what are the pitfalls? Putting our heads together to help find the solutions.

Storytelling in the Language Classroom

Sponsor: Okayama Chapter
Speaker: Kusumika Chatterjee
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., October 26, 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: Kusumika Chatterjee, a professional storyteller from England, will give a workshop on how mime and music can be used to teach English grammar, poetry and literature. She has extensive experience in multicultural education, and has ... read more

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Astonishing Research - TESOL Action Research Mini-Conference 2008

Sponsor: West Tokyo Chapter
Speaker: Dr, Fiona Copland, Andy Boon, and Mike McDonald
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Thu., October 30, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Tokyo
City: Tokyo
Venue: Toyo Gakuen University, Hongo Campus - http://www.tyg.jp/e/other_information/access_information.html
Description: Professional development for EFL teachers: Aston University in collaboration with the JALT West Tokyo Chapter, Toyo Gakuen University, and Oxford University Press invites you to an evening of presentations exploring the topics of research, writing, ... read more

Friday, October 31st, 2008

PAC7 at JALT2008 International Conference

Sponsor: Annual JALT International Conference
Speaker: Technology in Language Teaching (TnT) Workshops
Time: To Be Announced - (Fri., October 31, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): see website
Fee (One-Day members): see website
Prefecture: Tokyo
City: Tokyo
Venue: National Olympics Memorial Youth Center, Tokyo
Description: Oct. 31st to Nov. 3, 2008 "Shared Identities: Our Interweaving Threads" The 34th annual JALT international conference and educational materials exposition. Join the biggest language teaching event in Asia, as JALT (the Japan Association for ... read more

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