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December 2006

Saturday, December 2nd, 2006

2006 Miyazaki Mini-Conference on Language Teaching and Learning

Sponsor: Miyazaki Chapter
Speaker: Matthew Apple, Scott Bingham, Steve Davies, Russell Fauss, Terry Fellner, Roberta Golliher, Mike Guest, Anne Howard, Debra Occhi, Etsuko Shimo, Rick White, Junko Yamanaka
Time: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Sat., December 02, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): 1000 yen
Fee (One-Day members): 2000 yen, students 500 yen
Prefecture: Miyazaki
City: Miyazaki
Venue: Miyazaki Municipal University
Description: 2006 Miyazaki Mini-Conference on Language Teaching and Learning Working Together: Starting from Your Classroom Miyazaki Municipal University, Miyazaki City Saturday, December 2, 2006, 9:30AM�5:30PM The Miyazaki Chapter and Learner Development Special Interest Group of the ... read more

American Kids Raised in Japan: Bi-lingualism and the Self-identity Issue

Sponsor: Yamagata Chapter
Speaker: Steve Ryan
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Sat., December 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: This presentation will discuss the author's experience of raising three all American kids in Japan. He will discuss the affect of becoming bilingual and bicultural as well as his thoughts on the Japanese public education ... read more

Oral Communication Strategies for Japanese EFL Learners

Sponsor: Fukuoka Chapter
Speaker: Dr. Yasuo Nakatani, Nakamura Gakuen University
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Sat., December 02, 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 workshop explores the applicability of Oral Communication Strategies (OCS) in order to improve Japanese EFL learners' proficiency. First, Dr. Nakatani will describe and demonstrate how OCS can be used to apply principles of language ... read more

Saturday, December 9th, 2006

Fostering Positive Changes in Students' Beliefs about Learning English

Sponsor: Akita Chapter
Speaker: Terri Lee Nagahashi
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sat., December 09, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen for non-members, 500 yen for students
Prefecture: Akita
City: Akita
Venue: Room B103 at AIU (Akita International University)
Description: Becoming proficient in English as a foreign language (EFL) is a challenging task for many students in Japanese universities. Plagued by negative appraisals, low motivation and an inability to direct and sustain learning efforts, students�f ... read more

Wine, Juice, and Cheese Evening

Sponsor: Kitakyushu Chapter
Speaker: All Welcome
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Sat., December 09, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
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: Join us for a relaxing social evening to celebrate the end of yet another successful year in Kitakyushu JALT. Refreshments and nibbles will be provided while we reminisce on 2006 and plan for the year ... read more

Sunday, December 10th, 2006

Our Best Teaching Experiences from 2006

Sponsor: Hamamatsu Chapter
Speaker: Everyone
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Sun., December 10, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Shizuoka
City: Hamamatsu
Venue: Hamamatsu, ZAZA City Bldg. Palette, 5th floor, Meeting Room A
Description: We would like to share our best moment / method / syllabus / student(s) / game / and more in our teaching. Everyone at the venue will be encouraged to report on their best teaching ... read more

1. Enhancing Language Learning Awareness: an Orientation Workshop for College Students; 2. JALT--History, Relations with Domestic & International Organizations, Challenges

Sponsor: Ibaraki Chapter
Speaker: Steve Brown, JALT President
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., December 10, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Ibaraki
City: Tsuchiura
Venue: Chuu-Kozashitsu No.1, Kennan Shogai Gakushu Center (Ulara Bldg. across from Tsuchiura Station)
Description: This is a presentation for teachers. It reports on a workshop done with incoming students at a college English department. The presenter will let participants (teachers) try out a couple of things to see how ... read more

My Share

Sponsor: Nagoya Chapter
Speaker: Various
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., December 10, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Nagoya
Venue: Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl, Lecture Room # 2
Description: Come to an "open microphone" end of the year JALT where anyone in the audience can share their favorite lesson ideas, a TESL research topic, or a report of their favorite presentation from JALT2006 in ... read more

Photographs and Memories: A Fun and Effective Way to Use Memorabilia in the Conversation Classroom

Sponsor: Toyohashi Chapter
Speaker: David Kluge
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., December 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: The presenter has integrated memorabilia into his conversation textbooks for the last ten years. He will explain the rationale, describe the system he uses to integrate memorabilia as an ongoing activity in the course, show ... read more

"I can see clearly now" - Teacher discovery through reflection-on-action

Sponsor: Chiba Chapter
Speaker: Andrew Boon - Toyo Gakuen University
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., December 10, 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: This presentation will provide a practical demonstration of how two teachers can work together using the supportive and non-judgmental interactional framework of Cooperative Development (Edge, 2002) or Instant Messenger Cooperative Development (Boon, 2005) to facilitate ... read more

Round Table Discussion: Asian Fukui University Graduate Students talk about their home English Education

Sponsor: Fukui Chapter
Speaker: Kaisheng Shi, Massrura Mostafa, Santy Bounchanpaseuth, Daw Khin Latt
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., December 10, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500yen
Prefecture: Fukui
City: Fukui
Venue: Watanabe English School
Description: We exchange imformation on what is practiced in English education in five different countries, including Japan. Then we talk about our problems and solutions.

My Share / Bounenkai

Sponsor: Omiya Chapter
Speaker: The talented members and guests of JALT Omiya
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., December 10, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1000Y or free if presenting
Prefecture: Saitama
City: Omiya
Venue: Sakuragi Kominkan 5F (near Omiya Station, west exit,see map).
Description: My Share is a time where the members themselves take centre stage to present ideas, techniques, games and activities that have worked in their teaching situation. My Share is a great way to learn from ... read more

Hyper-reading

Sponsor: Yokohama Chapter
Speaker: Matt Sparling
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., December 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: I've got something cooking with a colleague that might interest you teachers. We call it Hyper-Reading. Not hyper- as in excessive, hyper- as in Internet hypertext. We've tried to manipulate classroom text into collaborative activities ... read more

Understanding the 'New' TOEIC test

Sponsor: Matsuyama Chapter
Speaker: Grant Trew, Oxford University Press
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM (Sun., December 10, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Ehime
City: Matsuyama
Venue: Shinonome High School Pierce Building 3F (Parking NOT available)
Description: The recent changes to the TOEIC have significant implications both for students, and educators running test preparation courses. This workshop will walk participants through the new test format, clarifying the main changes and highlighting the ... read more

The Year End Party

Sponsor: Fukui Chapter
Speaker: TBA
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Sun., December 10, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Fukui
City: Fukui
Venue: Watanabe English School
Description: We enjoy exchanging our friendship and information between members and non-members.

My Share/Annual Christmas Party

Sponsor: Nara Chapter
Speaker: n/a
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Sun., December 10, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Nara
City: Nara
Venue: English Masters - Communication Center (KM Building 2F, North of Gakuenmae Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line)
Description: Greetings Nara JALT Members and friends, Nara JALT will be holding a 'family friendly' My Share event combined with our annual Christmas Party. Come along to pick up some fresh teaching ideas and to meet ... read more

Saturday, December 16th, 2006

Psychometrics in applied linguistics

Sponsor: East Shikoku Chapter
Speaker: Ian Isemonger
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (Sat., December 16, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Kochi
City: Kochi
Venue: Kochi Women's University, Eikokuji Campus, Kochi City, Room 351, 3rd floor, administration building (10 meters from main entrance). 5-15 Eikokuji-cho, Kochi City.
Description: After a general survey of how psychometrics is relevant to applied linguistics, this presentation will focus on instruments that claim to measure various psychological constructs. These instruments are frequently suggested to teachers as a means ... read more

Make it strange: 'defamiliarization' in the language classroom; and introducing "English Communication in the Classroom."

Sponsor: Nagasaki Chapter
Speaker: Richard Hodson, Nagasaki College of Foreign Languages, and Tomoko Maekawa, Nagasaki University, NIAS, SUN.
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sat., December 16, 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: Part of the challenge of being an English teacher is making the language more accessible and familiar for our students. This presentation will suggest that it might actually be worth making it stranger sometimes! Artists ... read more

Setting Up An Extensive Reading Programme

Sponsor: Okayama Chapter
Speaker: Simon W.J. Thornley - Sanyo Gakuen University, Okayama
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sat., December 16, 2006)
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: This talk will address some practical issues involved in establishing an extensive reading programme in Japan. The presenter will draw from his own experience of different types of programme; from private classes, to the introduction ... read more

Chapter Potpourri Meeting and Bonenkai

Sponsor: Kobe Chapter
Speaker: Hiroko Hirouchi, Wakako Fujita, Nihei Nagaki and Brent Jones
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Sat., December 16, 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: Hiroko Hirouchi and Wakako Fujita will present A Case Teaching of Medical English, looking at how ESP is taught in the Nursing Department at Sonoda Women's University. Nihei Nagaki will present an overview of Kobe ... read more

Chapter Potpourri Meeting and Bonenkai

Christmas & Bonen-kai Party

Sponsor: Gifu Chapter
Speaker: Turkey Dinner
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Sat., December 16, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): 2,000
Fee (One-Day members): 2,500
Prefecture: Gifu
City: Gifu
Venue: Aoi's Kissaten-Kasamatsu City
Description: Come join us at our annual year-end turkey dinner party. As usual, it will be held at Aoi's Kissaten in Kasamatsu. If you would like a map or train info, please contact Steve Quasha at: ... read more

Sunday, December 17th, 2006

The New TOEIC (r): Understanding and Overcoming the Challenges

Sponsor: Shizuoka Chapter
Speaker: Grant True
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., December 17, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Shizuoka
City: Shizuoka
Venue: Rousei Kaikan; Conference Room 4 (near JR Shizuoka Station)
Description: The TOEIC (r) is the primary tool for assessing English proficiency in Japan and a good score as become a common prerequisite for job and cademic placement and advancement. Because of its importance, TOEIC (r) ... read more

JALT Reports and Bonnenkai

Sponsor: Sendai Chapter
Speaker: TBA
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., December 17, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Miyagi
City: Sendai
Venue: Sendai Mediatheque map
Description: Details to follow...

End-of-year Party

Sponsor: Hokkaido Chapter
Speaker: None
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., December 17, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): 2,000 adults, 1,000 kids (under 6 free)
Fee (One-Day members): add 1,000 yen to the member fee
Prefecture: Hokkaido
City: Sapporo
Venue: TK6 Minami 2 Nishi 6, inside Tanukikoji
Description: The members of the chapter and their families are invited to a social event at TK6 S2 W6 inside Tanukikoji. JALT will provide the turkeys and some other food and soft drinks. Fees will be ... read more

Pizza Party

Sponsor: Wakayama Chapter
Speaker: open sharing
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Sun., December 17, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Wakayama
City: Wakayama
Venue: the Collins' house, downtown Wakayama City
Description: End-of-the-Year get together. Get in touch and updated!

Monday, December 18th, 2006

Kagoshima Chapter Members and Friends Bonenkai

Sponsor: Kagoshima Chapter
Speaker: Everyone
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Mon., December 18, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): 4000 yen
Fee (One-Day members): 4000 yen
Prefecture: Kagoshima
City: Kagoshima
Venue:
Description: Course dinner at Nabeshima, followed by Christmas Carols and good cheer at My Kun Karaoke in downtown Tenmonkan!

Sunday, December 24th, 2006

Yearend Party!

Sponsor: Shinshu Chapter
Speaker: TBA
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., December 24, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Nagano
City: Matsumoto-shi
Venue: Ikegami Hyakuchikutei, near Matsumoto Castle
Description: Let's get together to ring out the old year at a very historic, beautiful Japanese house! Games will be played, and there will an appearance by a "special guest", so please do bring your children, ... read more

Thursday, December 28th, 2006

Iwate JALT/Morioka Cricket Club Joint Bonenkai

Sponsor: Iwate Chapter
Speaker: all
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Thu., December 28, 2006)
Fee (JALT members): 3500yen
Fee (One-Day members): 3500yen
Prefecture: Iwate
City: Morioka
Venue: Tex-Mex Restaurant, Oodori, Morioka
Description: Please join us at the Tex-Mex restaurant (formerly Tipperary Pub) for our joint bonenkai!

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