Hello, and welcome to another monthly edition of JALT Talk, the announcements newsletter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching. Tonight (May 30th) is our next JALT ZPD (Zoom for Professional Development), an online networking event started in 2020 that features themed breakout rooms on a variety of professional topics so that those interested in a particiular topic can find someone to talk with. We also have orientation sessions for new and prospective JALT members, breakout rooms for JALT officers with questions, and a lot more. Register for the Zoom link here: http://bit.ly/ZPDRSVP)
In this issue:
Job listings
JALT receives a number of job advertisements each month. If you're looking for a new position, please check out our job posts on our JALT Publications site: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Winners of Complimentary Memberships to TESOL
We are pleased to announce the seven JALT members who have won the one-year complimentary memberships to TESOL International Association, one of our international partners.
We received nearly 100 entries into the drawing and the seven winners were randomly drawn via a randomizer application. All winners drawn demonstrated that they are active JALT members. In addition, JALT confirmed that they are current members, and TESOL will now confirm that they have not been TESOL members during the past 5 years, both requirements stipulated by TESOL. Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to everyone who took the time to apply. The drawing will take place again next year, most likely in March with a mid-April deadline.
NELTA Call for Manuscripts
The Nepal English Language Teachers' Association (NELTA), one of JALT's international partners, wishes to share their Call for Manuscripts for the Journal of NELTA with JALT members. The deadline for manuscript submission for this year’s issue is June 31, 2023.
Submissions may be made for any one of the following categories:
Manuscripts for submissions must follow the suggested guidelines available at nelta.org.np (https://www.nelta.org.np/page/forms-and-guidelines). All inquiries and contributions should be sent to the Editorial Board of NELTA at neltaeditorialboard@gmail.com
PanSIG 2023 report and photos
On behalf of the committee, we want to sincerely thank everyone who contributed to the incredible success of the PanSIG 2023 conference in Kyoto. It was truly an amazing event, bringing together a community of awesome people from all over Japan and overseas. With over 550 registered participants and 260 sessions, the conference was buzzing with great energy and wonderful ideas. We are especially grateful to the more than 200 attendees (each!) who joined us for both the captivating plenary sessions that Mitsuyo Sakamoto & Yukie Saito provided, and the 11 AMs who supported this conference and introduced participants to their great resources.
Check out the photos from this event here: https://flickr.com/photos/jalt/albums
PanSIG 2023 Post-conference Event (Online):
JALT Awards Nominations Deadline: September 11, 2023
JALT has awards for teachers and researchers at various stages of their careers: Early Career Excellence Award, Mid-Career Scholar Award, and Lifetime Achievement Award. Any member is welcome to nominate another JALT member for an award--simply complete the Google Form in English or Japanese by 23:59 on Monday, September 11, 2023.
Nomination form: https://forms.gle/1NKYski3HPRNvCSQ6
21st Century Language Teaching Conference 2023 Call for Presentation Proposals due July 15
We are very happy to announce the call for submissions for our 21st Century Language Teaching Conference, to be held on October 8th, 2023, at the Okinawa Prefecture Gender Equality Center Tiruru, in Naha City, Okinawa. The theme for this conference will be "Empowering Younger Learners to Build a Sustainable 21st Century."
This event is hosted by JALT Okinawa, JALT's Teaching Younger Learners SIG, JALT's Accessibility in Language Learning SIG, and National Geographic Learning.
We are now accepting proposals for 25 minute presentations, with a deadline on July 15, 2023.
Announcing JALTCALL 2024
With JALTCALL 2023 just around the corner (June 2–4, 2023 in Kumamoto), the JALTCALL SIG is already looking ahead to 2024!
We are talking to CALL and AI speakers and groups all over Japan and the globe to bring you the biggest and best face-to-face CALL conference to date.
Mark those calendars. Get planning those abstracts now. Submissions will open December 2023. Keep an eye on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/jaltcall/) or website http://jaltcall.org/jaltcall-2024/
Announcing PanSIG 2024
To stay up to date with PanSIG, please follow PanSIG social media, and visit the PanSIG website.
Announcing the 2023 Learner Development SIG Conference
Join us as the Learner Development SIG celebrates its 30th anniversary with a conference in collaboration with the Teacher Development SIG and the Global Issues in Language Education SIG. This two-day conference will explore how to encourage learners to engage in their learning to make a difference in their lives, their local communities, and beyond.
For more information, go here: https://ld30.edzil.la/
Call for Proposals now open, Deadline 30th July 23:59, please go to the website to find out more
2023 ICLE and GILE SIG Collaborative Conference Call for Presentation Proposals due June 1st
This year's conference will be a face-to-face joint event between JALT's ICLE (Intercultural Communication in Language Education) SIG and JALT's GILE (Global Issues in Language Education) SIG.
The theme of the conference is 'Intercultural Awareness and Addressing Global Issues: The Role of the Media in Conflict'. More than 110 armed conflicts are currently taking place worldwide, and the media's role in disseminating information is crucial. On a positive note, news, social, and web media can promote cultural appreciation, thereby curbing many existing and potential global issues. We are interested in submissions aimed at developing intercultural appreciation, addressing global issues and the role of media in promoting tolerance and acceptance. Through this conference, we hope to present some of the different practices educators use in order to foster empathetic future leaders. The deadline for submitting an abstract is June 1, 2023 and we are looking forward to your contributions (click here to submit an abstract).
Announcing the 2023 MEES (Michinoku English Education Summit) Conference (July 2)
Cosponsored by JALT's Iwate-Aomori Chapter and Hachinohe Gakuin University, the conference theme addresses the various theories, methods, and techniques in EFL teaching. There are varied and sometimes competing ways claimed to reach students and help to improve their English proficiency. The presenters in this year’s MEES conference will provide insights into this complex phenomenon both theoretically and practically.
Registration Open for the Listening Conference 2023 (July 15th)
Our next Listening SIG event will be the JALT Listening SIG Conference on Saturday 15th July. The JALT Listening SIG Conference has been organized together with JALT Tokyo Chapter and JALT Yokohama Chapter. The whole day event will showcase some of the latest listening research, teaching, and learning presentations from the field. The conference is scheduled to run from 10am to 4pm with over ten presentations scheduled in two rooms for the entire day. This is our second SIG event and we will be a face-to-face event. There will be a social on Friday 14th and also one to wrap up the conference on Saturday 15th. Eateries and lunch options are nearby and of course, you can take in the sights and sounds of Tokyo Teleport over this long weekend. We have created a registration form for those who are interested in attending. Please complete the form before the deadline so we can plan a safe conference, following COVID-19 regulations: https://forms.gle/AvM3sL5NNpX4oC5M6
We look forward to seeing you in Tokyo on Saturday 15th July!
JALT Listening SIG: Announcing our Members Meet up: LS369
The Listening SIG are proud to present our quarterly members meet up. LS369 is for members and potential members to meet online on March 23rd, June 15th, and September 21st. Our second LS369 takes place on Thursday, 15th June at 7pm. Join us to network with other members, ask any questions related to listening teaching, learning, and research or simply come and say hello. Join us for a few minutes or stay for the whole one-hour session. If you would be interested in attending our first LS369 members meet up, complete the registration form here: https://forms.gle/vtgx2aRrEJypfiMp8
Website: https://jaltlistening.wordpress.com/2023/04/08/new-ls369-members-meet-up/
We look forward to seeing you there!
Recent JALT Publications
For a full list of all of JALT's publications (including SIGs, chapters, and conferences), please see https://jalt.org/main/publications
The Teacher Development SIG has released Explorations in Teacher Development: 29.1 (Spring 2023). https://td.jalt.org/index.php/latest-issue/.
The Learner Development SIG has released Learning Learning: 30.1 (Spring 2023). https://ld-sig.org/learning-learning/30-1-spring-2023/.
The Mind, Brain, and Education SIG has released Mind, Brain, Ed Think Tank+ Metaphor as the Origin of Meaning and Language in the Brain (Volume 9 Issue 5, May 1, 2023). This Think Tank looks at metaphor, which our profession has long dealt with as a literary device, but has more recently been reframed as the brain's way to give meaning to language. 今月号は比喩がテーマです。比喩は文学の領域が扱うものと考えてきましたが、最近になって比喩こそ脳が言語に意味を与えるものであると捉え直されてきています。https://www.mindbrained.org
Included in the previous issue of JALT Talk:
JALT has released The Language Teacher - Issue 47.3; May 2023. The Language Teacher, or TLT as we usually refer to it, is JALT's bimonthly publication. It publishes articles and other material related to language teaching, particularly in an Asian context. https://jalt.org/main/tlt
JALT has released JALT Journal - Issue 45.1; May 2023. JALT Journal is JALT's research journal. It is published semiannually, in May and November, with submissions accepted throughout the year. https://jalt.org/main/jj
Upcoming JALT Events
Event details: https://jalt.org/events
30 May 2023, 8:00pm
JALT ZPD - Zoom for Professional Development (online networking)
http://bit.ly/ZPDRSVP
02-04 June 2023, 12:00am to 11:55pm
JALTCALL 2023 Annual Conference
JALT's Computer Assisted Language Learning SIG
04 June 2023, 2:00pm
Why We Teach
Shizuoka Chapter
10 June 2023, 2:00pm
PanSIG 2023 Post-conference Event (Online)
Looking back on... looking forward!
14 June 2023, 7:00pm
PSG's Online Professional Development Series
The JALT Writers' Peer Support Group (PSG)
Take your writing skills to the next level.
17 June 2023, 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Translanguaging in the Japanese EFL Classroom: Presentation, Workshop and Discussion
Kobe Chapter
This event is held in-person in Kobe.
17 June 2023, 2:00pm
An Introduction of English-Speaking Extracurricular Activities at a Japanese University
Akita Chapter
17 June 2023, 6:00pm
[Hybrid] (1) ALTs - procurement, employment status and cost; (2) University teachers and the 5 year rule/10 year rule
Fukuoka Chapter
17 June 2023, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Bringing ChatGPT into the Language Classroom: Getting a Piece of the AI Pie in the Sky
Kitakyushu Chapter
18 June 2023, 10:00am to 12:30pm
TYL event: EFL Needs and Spaces
Tokyo JALT Chapter and the Teaching Young Learners SIG
18 June 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
[F2F] Brenda Hayashi: A before M: English language histories show motivation follows arousal
Matsuyama Chapter
18 June 2023, 2:00pm
Learning Foreign Languages from a German Perspective
Tottori Chapter
24 June 2023, 6:00pm
Personal Finance Instruction in the Japanese EFL Classroom
Gifu Chapter
28 June 2023, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Multilingual Cafe on Yoruba: a Borderless Language
JALT's Other Language Educators SIG
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Best regards,
Bill Pellowe
JALT Director of Public Relations
pr@jalt.org
http://jalt.org