JALT Talk Newsletter

Hello, and welcome to another monthly edition of JALT Talk, the announcements newsletter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching. The end of May has brought us two successful conferences back to back, JALTCALL and PanSIG (see the photos). In this issue, you'll find six calls for conference presentations as well as other opportunities.

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, October 7, 2024.

We are pleased to announce the seven JALT members who have won the one-year complimentary memberships to the TESOL International Association, one of JALT's international partners:

We received over 50 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.

The JALT Listening SIG's third event will be the JALT Listening SIG Conference on Saturday 13th July. The JALT Listening SIG Conference has been organized together with the JALT Kyoto 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 third SIG event and we will be a face-to-face event. There will be a social on Friday 12th and also one to wrap up the conference on Saturday 13th.

JALT2024 International Conference News

JALT2024 logo Basic details:

Title: 50th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning & Educational Materials Exhibition
When: November 15 – November 18, 2024
Where: Shizuoka Granship, Shizuoka, Japan
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/y1mPSU5HMebciAxXA
Theme: Moving JALT into the Future: Opportunity, Diversity, and Excellence

Did you submit a proposal? Check your email!

Emails have being going out this week to everyone who submitted a vetted proposal for the JALT2024 International Conference. Please be sure to check your mail for a message from conf-program@jalt.org

Curious about how we decide whose proposal is accepted? Watch this video for details: https://youtu.be/6zFiWk4wj8g?si=mfxioH95SZlwcEsW&t=423

JALT2024 Tips and Historical information:

Shizuoka Granship is a popular venue for JALT conference-goers. We've been here seven times before: 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2015, and 2018.
When we've been here before, a popular area for many attendees to stay is on the north side of Shizuoka Station. It's never too early to book your hotel.
The venue is at JR Higashi Shizuoka Station, which is just one train stop away from Shizuoka Station. It takes about 3 minutes on the train and another 5 minutes on foot to the Granship.

The JALT2024 Plenary Speakers:

JALT is pround to announce our plenary speakers for JALT2024! Further details about their sessions will be announced soon on the JALT2024 Conference website.

Ryuko Kubota, Ph.D. - Professor in the Department of Language and Literacy Education at University of British Columbia
Avril Haye-Matsui, Ph.D. - Lecturer, Aichi Prefectural University
Andy Curtis, Ph.D. - Specially Appointed Professor in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the City University of Macau
Liying Cheng - Ph.D. - Professor and Dean, School of Education, City University of Macau
Janina Tubby - Founding Head of School/Director @ Kobe Bilingual School (KOBILS)

Dr. Curtis and Dr. Cheng will do a joint plenary session. Their appearance will be sponsored by the Tokyo JALT chapter, the Okinawa JALT chapter, the TEVAL (Testing & Evaluation) SIG, and the CUE (College & University Educators) SIG.

Ms. Tubby will be the JALT Junior plenary speaker. She is sponsored by the TYL (Teaching Young Learners) SIG and the School Owners SIG.

Presentation proposals due June 30th for the ICLE and GILE collaborative conference announcement (September 28, Chiba)

JALT's ICLE (Intercultural Communication in Language Education) SIG and GILE (Global Issues in Language Education) SIG announces the theme of their second face-to-face collaborative conference: "Exploring Diverse Identities: Developing Intercultural Sensitivity in Japan." They are currently seeking presentation proposals which explore various facets of intercultural sensitivity within the Japanese context. The deadline for submitting an abstract (in English or Japanese) for 25-minute paper presentations and 45-minute poster presentations is June 30, 2024. We look forward to your contributions.

Presentation proposals due June 7th for Critical Thinking in the Classroom 2024 (CTC 2024) (Aug. 3rd, Tokyo)

The JALT Critical Thinking SIG, in association with Ludic Language Pedagogy, is happy to announce that we are accepting proposals for presentations to be given at Critical Thinking in the Classroom 2024 (CTC 2024), a conference to be held on August 3rd, 2024, from 9:00 to 16:00 in the Learning Square on the Izumi Campus of Meiji University located near Meidaimae Station on the Keio and Inokashira Lines in Tokyo, Japan (see the map).

If you have any questions about the conference or the submission process, you can contact the conference organizers at program@jaltcriticalthinking.org.

Presentation proposals due August 31 for the JALT Global Englishes SIG Conference 2024 (December 14, online)

The Global Englishes SIG would like to announce that its second conference will be held online on 14th December 2024. Also, the call for proposals to present at the conference is now open. All topics related to Global Englishes are welcome.

Presentation proposals due April 17th for 21st Century Language Teaching Conference 2024 (October 26-27, Okinawa)

JALT's Okinawa Chapter and the JALT Teaching Young Learners SIG (https://jalt-tyl.net/) are pleased to announce the 21st Century Language Teaching Conference 2024, to be held October 26-27, 2024, in Naha, Okinawa. The conference provides a platform for language educators, researchers, and professionals from around the world to share their insights, experiences, and research findings in the field of language teaching and learning. Full details: https://okijalt.org/call-for-papers-21st-century-language-teaching-conference-2024

Presentation proposals due July 27 for JASAL2024 (October 26, Tokyo and online)

The Japan Association for Self-Access Learning (JASAL) has opened a Call for Papers for JASAL2024, the annual National Conference. JASAL is a domestic partner of JALT.

We are looking for reviewers for The PanSIG Journal. With a blind and detailed peer review process, dedicated reviewing and editing committees, and motivated and professional authors, our journal is a comprehensive and robust representation of the work presented at the PanSIG conference on a diverse range of topics.

JALT's Testing and Evaluation SIG (TEVAL) will host an online Zoom webinar featuring Dr. Daniel Isbell, one of the plenary speakers at this year's PanSIG conference, on Sunday June 9 at 10:00 am. Details are not yet available, but will be up soon on their website at https://teval.jalt.org.

The Listening SIG are proud to present our quarterly meet up for members. LS369, aimed at our members and potential members, will next meet online to discuss:
THE LISTENING CONFERENCE PRE-PARTY: TEACHING, LEARNING, AND RESEARCH

All sessions start at 7pm and last one hours. LS369 is designed for attendees to join us for a few minutes or stay for the whole one-hour session

Registration link: https://forms.gle/k7woyW3QmTnT7jGM8
Email: listening@jalt.org

Website: https://jaltlistening.wordpress.com/
https://jaltlistening.wordpress.com/2024/04/14/ls369-members-meet-up-27th-june-2024/

April marks the season of new beginnings! The new academic year means that some of us are moving on to new jobs, perhaps even in new cities.

To ensure you stay connected, we'd like to remind you to update your mailing or email address if it is changing. Keeping your information current ensures you receive JALT publications and news without any interruptions.

Reminder: Poster Proposals due June 30 for the CUE ESP Symposium (Sept. 21, Iwate)

The JALT College and University Educators (CUE) SIG will hold a symposium on Teaching English for Specific Purposes on September 21 at Iwate University.

01 June 2024, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Exploring Positionality and Diversity with Students from Within and Beyond
Yokohama Chapter

08 June 2024, 6:00pm
Teaching Speaking Skills to Japanese Students—Recent Advances in the Immediate Method
Kitakyushu Chapter

09 June 2024, 10:00am to 11:00am
Webinar - Ethical Issues in Language Testing
Testing and Evaluation SIG

09 June 2024, 1:30pm
The Evolving Role of an ALT: A Panel Discussion
Toyohashi Chapter

15 June 2024, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Self-Talk: An Investigation into Students' Self-Talk during Speech Assignments
Fukuoka Chapter

16 June 2024, 12:00pm
2024 MEES - Michinoku English Education Summit
Iwate-Aomori Chapter

22 June 2024, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Fostering Language Learner Autonomy
Shizuoka Chapter

22 June 2024, 4:00pm to 7:00pm
[Zoom] ALT Tales: Stories of Resilience and Transformation
Kobe Chapter

23 June 2024, 10:00am to 1:00pm
Finding a Balance Between Tech and Touch in the Young Learner Classroom
Tokyo Chapter

23 June 2024, 2:00pm
[Online Workshop] Positive Discipline For English Teachers
Teaching Younger Learners SIG

27 June 2024, 7:00pm
Announcing our Members Meet up: LS369 Thursday 27th June
Listening SIG

29 June 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm
16th NEAR Language Education Conference
Niigata Chapter

29 June 2024, 9:00am to 6:00pm
2nd Annual FREE-PIE-on-Zoom Conference: Recipes for PIE 2 2024
Performance in Education SIG

30 June 2024, 10:00am
The Ins and Outs of Getting a Job in ELT in Japan - 30th June, 10:00 @ Kyoto Pref. University (Hybrid event)
Kyoto Chapter

30 June 2024, 7:00pm to 8:00pm
PresentERs - Travis Past & Jose Camino: Running an ER Podcast
Extensive Reading SIG

07 July 2024, 2:30pm to 4:30pm
My Share Event in Kaga (theme: beginner & lower-level learners)
Hokuriku Chapter

13 July 2024, 12:00am to 11:55pm
The Listening Conference 2024 - Registration now open!
Listening SIG

13 July 2024, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Pragmatics - What our language classes need more of!
Fukuoka Chapter

21 July 2024, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Developing an English speaking anxiety questionnaire: Face-to-face vs. Online
Matsuyama Chapter

27 July 2024, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Maximize the Success and Joy of Your Family's Bilingual Journey
Shizuoka Chapter

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