Past Presentations
JALT Nagoya
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JALT Nagoya Meeting December 6
Experience the Power of Cross-Curricular
Lessons for Young Learners!
By Lesley Ito
BIG BOW English Lab
Cross-curricular lessons combine English with other subjects to interest young learners and to let them use English in a real context. Such lessons are common in European ESL classes, but are rare in Japan where the presenter has created an entire pre-school/elementary cross-curricular program for her new school. This interactive workshop will demonstrate several classroom-tested cross-curricular lessons, and explain their appropriateness. See how these types of lessons can invigorate your program!
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One-day members \1,000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Maki Fujii 090-3582-6864
Email: mni910@hotmail.com
JALT2009 21 – 23 November
The Teaching-Learning Dialogue: An Active Mirror
35th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning & Educational Materials Expo
Our theme for JALT2009, "The Teaching-Learning Dialogue: An Active Mirror," embraces the multiple perspectives of being 35. Mirrors allow us to look at a single object from many different angles. In a good teaching-learning situation, there is always another way of looking at any issue. Teachers do not work alone, and neither do students. All of us, whether we are teaching, studying, writing, editing, or training, are engaged in an active dialogue of exploration. This dialogue is often audible, as in a classroom lesson, or visible, as on a textbook page. But just as often, it is silent, as in private speech, or invisible, as in the hours of feedback and revision that go into every manuscript before publication or every presentation before delivery. Language teaching, like language learning, proceeds successfully only when reflection and a variety of perspectives are involved.
Location: Granship, Shizuoka, Japan
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JALT Nagoya Meeting October 24 (Saturday)
Global Issues and Poetry
Hugh McNichol
Language Education SIG
Global issues headlines confront us every day. Our students, however, need a way to approach such themes that can honor their creativity and empathy, while raising their awareness of the contexts of global issues. The presenter will introduce activities using short poems as source texts for language learning. Participants will be invited to consider ways in which poems can be approached. The presenter will also share online sources for activities adaptable for EFL classrooms.
7:00pm - 9:00pm.
Gifu JR Station- Heartful Square, 2F East Wing
(southeast section of Gifu JR Station)
One-day members \1,000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Maki Fujii 090-3582-6864
Email: mni910@hotmail.com
JALT Nagoya Meeting September 27
Why Our English Is the Way She Is: Sources and Influences
David Kluge
Kinjo Gakuin University
Part Two of a multimedia presentation on how English came to be as it is now. We will look at different influences on English, including French, Latin, Dutch, and German. We will examine the characteristics and influences of the Queen's English, Cockney, Irish and Scottish Englishes before turning to American, Australian and New Zealand varieties. Music and video clips from movies will illustrate various varieties.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One-day members \1,000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Maki Fujii 090-3582-6864
Email: mni910@hotmail.com
JALT Nagoya Meeting August 2
Linguistic Phonics for EFL + My Top 10 Classroom Resources
Sean S. Gallagher
Happy English Club
This presentation will focus on distinguishing Linguistic Phonics from more general phonics courses. We will discuss issues such as: Should you teach phonics? When to start & when to stop teaching phonics. How to teach linguistic phonics in an EFL classroom.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One-day members \1,000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Maki Fujii 090-3582-6864
Email: mni910@hotmail.com
JALT Nagoya Meeting July 12
Using the Whole Language Approach
to create meaning for young children
by Ruth Barnes,
Manukau Institute of Technology, New Zealand.
This interactive workshop explores the whole language approach to developing children’s language. Advocating that language learning is a whole life experience, best learnt when there is real purpose for the child. Ruth explores using puppets, rhymes and magnetic stories to make language learning more relevant, engaging and memorable for children.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One-day members \1,000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Maki Fujii 090-3582-6864
Email: mni910@hotmail.com
JALT Nagoya Meeting June 21
Obaachan's Garden
By Linda Ohama
Canadian film director, Linda Ohama, will present her award winning film, "Obaachan's Garden", the story of her 100 year old grandmother. Asayo Murakami, born in Onomichi shi, Hiroshima ken, was the last living picture bride in Canada when she passed away at nearly 105 years old. Today her first home and garden in Canada is part of a national historic site in Richmond, British Columbia. The film is "a personal saga that resonates beyond its particular history and achieves genuine emotional impact through its unpretentious sincerity, its humanity, and the indomitable spirit of its hero."(Prof. David McMurray, Kagoshima International University).
Linda will talk about her work as a filmmaker and educator from the perspective of a sansei Canadian. She is finishing a new documentary called ÈHaru wa Akebono: seeing spring through the akebono¡É. Please come and join Linda in discussions about the importance of preserving our personal stories to understand the impact of history, politics, family and culture on our lives. Click here for further details.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One-day members \1,000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Maki Fujii 090-3582-6864
Email: mni910@hotmail.com
JALT Nagoya Meeting May 17
ELT and the Science of Happiness
By Marc Helgesen
Positive, motivated students -- engaged with their subject and each other -- learn more. How do we facilitate that? Attitude. The new field of
"positive psychology" offers ideas. Traditional psychology focuses
on mental illness. Positive psychology focuses on mental health: What do happy, mentally healthy people do? TIME magazine calls it "the science of happiness." Language learning is informed by educational psychology. This session will experiment with tasks combining positive psychology with language learning goals.
Bio Data:
Marc Helgesen is author of more than 100 professional articles, books and textbooks including the popular English Firsthand series and has led teacherdevelopment workshop on 5 continents. He is a professor at Miyagi Gakuin Women's University, Sendai and adjunct at Teachers College Columbia University, MA Program, Tokyo
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One-day members \1,000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Maki Fujii 090-3582-6864
Email: mni910@hotmail.com
JALT Nagoya Meeting April 19
Task Sequence and Design for all Classrooms
By John Gunning
The presenter will give a brief introduction of tasks related to motivational theory based on the Pintrich and De Groot's Model (1990). Then, in a workshop format, take the participants through a receptive skills listening lesson specifically focusing on task sequences and how that may help or hinder student learning by improving their levels of motivation. The presenter will then give evidence of how task sequences improved his students' motivational levels based on a classroom action research project. This will be followed by a group discussion focusing on how teachers and educators can improve levels of student motivation based on the participants own teaching situations.
Bio- John Gunning received his MA from the University of Birmingham, England and holds both School for International Training and University of Cambridge CELTA Certificates. His main research interests include TBLT and motivational theory, discourse analysis and corpus linguistics. He is a firm believer in the principals of lifelong learning and the teacher-learner dialog and is, therefore, looking forward to listening to others and sharing his experiences with new colleagues and friends.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
L2ecture Room # 2
One-day members \1,000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Maki Fujii 090-3582-6864
Email: mni910@hotmail.com
JALT Nagoya Meeting March 15, 2009
Drama for Understanding
By Miho Moody
Drama is a useful tool in the communicative language classroom; it focuses on the meaning of language rather than the form. It is useful for understanding literature and can help students to appreciate how simple inter-cultural communication can lead to misunderstanding. This workshop will explore how this can be done.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
L2ecture Room # 2
One-day members \1,000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Maki Fujii 090-3582-6864
Email: mni910@hotmail.com
(Bio)
Miho Moody is currently working at Nagoya University of Foreign Studies and Chubu University. She started teaching English at MLS (Model Language Studio) in Tokyo where teachers used drama as their vehicle for teaching English. After that, she went to England to research ¡ÈDrama in Education¡É and completed her MA in 1997. Since returning to Japan, she has been teaching at universities in Fukushima, Sendai and Nagoya.
JALT Nagoya Meeting February 15, 2009
Keeping them engaged! - Enhancing language
learning through curiosity and emotions
by David Stephens
Students learn more when they are interested and their curiosity is aroused. As language teachers, it can be difficult to create lessons that make language points challenging and engaging. Teaching new vocabulary and language points can be enhanced by using interesting tools such as magic, puppetry, 3D effects, and unique props. David will share some interesting perspectives that illustrate how emotions and different teaching methods can influence various types of learners.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One-day members \1,000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
Biographical data:
In Canada, David was a qualified K-10 teacher with training in Special Needs and ADD/ADHD children for
6 years. He has been teaching English in Japan for the past 6 1/2 years. Contact info: funguyonwheels@hotmail.com
JALT Nagoya Meeting January 25, 2009
Critical Thinking For Active Communication
Chuck Sandy
What is critical thinking and why is it essential for communication? In this interactive workshop participants will explore these questions before being introduced to a variety of critical thinking activities appropriate for any classroom where the emphasis is on communication and where teachers wish to make learning more active..
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
L2ecture Room # 2
One-day members \1,000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
ABSTRACT
Critical thinking, once mistakenly limited to the domain of written language, is
now understood to be of vast importance to spoken interaction as well. In fact,
Ellis (1997) believes that unless learners develop these skills they'll be
doomed to remain at the conversational level. This is because while native
speakers share huge areas of strategic code that aids communication, non-native
speakers do not and therefore must consciously think through almost every aspect
of an interaction. Gudykunst (1995) calls this “mindfulness†and claims
that it's not only a crucial part of communicative competence but also
critical thought that expedites learning when consciously monitored. Following a
discussion of theory and an overview of the skills involved, the presenter
demonstrates several critical thinking activities appropriate for any classroom
where the emphasis is on communication and where teachers wish to make learning
more active. Handouts and a bibliography for furth er reading will be offered.
BIO
Chuck Sandy is an ELT materials writer, teacher trainer, essayist and poet who
has worked on several components of the Interchange series, coauthored the
Passages and Connect series (all with Jack Richards for CUP), and who has most
recently co-authored the Active Skills for Communication (with Curtis Kelly for
Cengage). He's a frequent presenter at conferences around the world where he
passionately speaks about the joys of engaging students in project work and the
need for materials and practices that promote critical thinking.
JALT Nagoya Meeting December 7
My Share
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 JALT2008 in Tokyo.
Bohnenkai will occur afterwards at a nearby restaurant.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
Free for all attendees
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
JALT2008 International Conference 10/31 – 11/3, 2008
Shared Identities: Our Interweaving Threads
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center
Tokyo, Japan
The conference theme, Shared Identities: Our Interweaving Threads, reflects the international focus of the conference. It also refers to the important interrelationships between learners and teachers, languages and cultures, communities and nations, as well as the connections between thought and language, interdisciplinary studies, elementary and secondary education, oral and written communication, theory and research, and much more. We are looking forward to a productive conference sharing ideas, issues, and concerns which face language learners and teachers throughout Asia today. The presentations by members of JALT, ThaiTESOL, KOTESOL, ETA-ROC, FEELTA, ELLTAS, and PALT will focus on content areas currently in the forefront of dialogues in these respective organizations. We are also pleased to have the added perspective of our future educators through the discussions and presentations of participants in the concurrent Asian Youth Forum.
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JALT Nagoya Meeting October 19
Making writing classes enjoyable
By Linda Donan
Of the four skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing, the last is often the most neglected by foreign and Japanese English teachers alike, but is a fun medium for students to express themselves in. Come see how to teach writing to every age group from three year olds to eighty-three year olds.
Bio:
Linda Donan has been teaching in Japan for over twenty-five years and has also taught writing in the USA and the Middle East. Her recently published Write Right! is a research and writing textbook for the university or graduate school level class.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One-day members \1,000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
JALT Nagoya Meeting September 21
Promoting teacher development through peer observation
By Robert Croker & Juanita Heigham
Teachers at all stages of their professional journey benefit from having another teacher come and observe them teaching. However, many teachers shy away from observations, as they feel that they will have little control over the process, and be evaluated subjectively by the observer. This workshop shows how the observation process can be teacher-directed not observer-directed, through reciprocal peer observations with another teacher. The workshop will walk participants through one observation cycle, from pre-observation discussions to the observation itself to the post-observation feedback. Participants will practice four classroom observations tasks.
Bios:
Robert Croker is the coordinator of the Nanzan University English Program on the Seto Campus, Aichi-ken, Japan. His research interests are professional development (particularly teacher observations), interactive self-access centres, and qualitative research.
Juanita Heigham is the director of the Communicative English Program at Sugiyama Jogakuen University in Nagoya, Aichi-ken, Japan. Her research interests include learner independence, curriculum design and professional development.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One-day members \1,000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
JALT Nagoya Meeting August 3
Phonics for Young Learners
By Donald Kinney
Kindergarten teacher and author of a phonics series for Kinney Brothers Publishing, Donald will speak on the importance and benefits of implementing a phonics program in your kindergarten and elementary school classes. The presentation will also include demonstrations on teaching large groups of children and working with flashcards, songs and games in class. Come and enjoy! Sun 3 August 13:30-16:00; Nagoya International Center, 3F, Lecture Room 2, one-day members \1,000.
Bio Info
Donald Kinney has been living and working in Japan since 1996. He teaches at a private kindergarten in Saitama Prefecture. In collaboration with brothers Robert and Michael, Kinney Brothers Publishing produces primary ESL textbooks for young English learners.
URL: kinneybrothers.com
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One-day members \1,000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
JALT Nagoya Meeting July 13
Encouraging Extensive Reading with Librarything.com
By Dale Brown
Getting students into extensive reading can be difficult. The presenter will demonstrate how he uses Librarything.com to encourage his students' extensive reading.
Extensive Listening FUNdamentals
By Mathew White
This presentation will provide insights on implementing extensive listening: orienting students, locating materials, follow-up activities, record keeping, and issues of accountability.
Bio: Dale Brown is a full-time instructor at Nanzan University teaching a variety of courses for non-English majors. His main interests are materials development and vocabulary.
Bio: Mathew White was a full-time English instructor at Nanzan University from 2003 to 2008. He is currently an Associate Professor in the newly established Department of English Language Teaching at Nagoya University of Foreign Studies, where he teaches an Extensive Reading and Listening course.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One-day members \1,000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
JALT Nagoya Meeting June 14 with JACET and Other Groups
1st Chubu Region JACET/JALT Joint Conference 2008:
Toward a Synergistic Collaboration in English Education
The conference features Professor Hideo Kojima speaking on teacher- learner autonomy, a symposium, and over 20 sessions focusing upon teacher and/or learner collaboration. This event is hosted by JACET Chubu and JALT Gifu, Nagoya and Toyohashi Chapters.
9:10- 17:00
Free to pre-registered participants
Chukyo University
Nagoya Campus
Yagota Exit 5
JALT Nagoya Meeting May 18
Twelve Steps to Teaching Verbs and Verb Tenses
by Peter Warner
An explanation and demonstration of twelve gradual steps to teach verbs and tenses for young EFL students. From swimming around
the room, to writing about last week, each step shows how to develop student's confidence and understanding in systematic lessons.
Bio:
Peter Warner has been teaching children in Nagoya six days a week since 1991. Click here for more.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One-day members \1,000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
JALT Nagoya Meeting April 20
Our English and How It Got This Way
by David Kluge
We will explore the answers to questions such as How did English
begin? How did it develop? What were the forces that influenced it? We will examine several varieties of English, including those of England, Scotland, Ireland, America, Canada, Australia, South Africa, India, the
Caribbean, and the Pacific Rim, looking at the special characteristics and
contributions of each variety. This is a multimedia presentation with
examples of music and movie clips demonstrating most varieties.
Bio: David Kluge, Kinjo Gakuin University, has been teaching English for 27
years. He is interested in CALL and materials development for speaking and
writing. He and his colleague have just published *Basic Steps to Writing
Research Papers* (Cengage).
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One-day members \1,000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
JALT Nagoya Event with Other Groups March 29
Wireless Ready: Interactivity, Collaboration and Feedback in Language Learning Technologies
An IATEFL Learning Technologies SIG event, supported by JALTCALL, JALT Nagoya and JALT Gifu Chapters
A second one-day event examining wireless and web 2.0 technologies for language education will be held at the Fushimi Graduate School campus of Nagoya University of Commerce and Business Administration.
Click here for further details
Sat 29th Mar, 13:00 - 19:00; \2,000
for Nagoya Chapter members (regular fee \3,500)
13:00 Registration
13:30 Events Start
19:00 End (Approx.)
JALT Nagoya Meeting February 17, fl 5 2nd conf room
A Treasure Chest of Songs, Chants & Games!
By Kim Horne
Explore songs, chants, dialogue games and other activities that young learners will enjoy. Discover multi-sensory techniques to draw students in and hold their attention. This energetic presentation will send you home with great ideas to supplement your curriculum and make learning fun for everyone!
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 5th Fl.
Conference Room # 2
One-day members \1,000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
JALT Nagoya Meeting January 20
STEP EIKEN: An inside look at Japan's national English test
By Michael Todd Fouts
With 78 million examinees since 1963, EIKEN is one of the world's most widely administered language tests. The presentation will cover how EIKEN is designed and administered, what role it plays in Japanese education, and why it is gaining prominence outside Japan as an international admissions qualification.
Bio:
Michael Todd Fouts is manager of international operations at the STEP foundation in Tokyo, where EIKEN is produced by a team of more than 200 writers, editors, and advisors. He has worked in Japan for 18 years as a teacher and test developer.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One-day members \1,000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
JALT Nagoya Meeting December 9
My Share
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 JALT2007 in Tokyo.
Bohnenkai will occur afterwards at a nearby restaurant.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
Free for all attendees
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
JALT2007 International Conference November 22 – 25, 2007
Conference Theme: "Challenging Assumptions: Looking In, Looking Out"
The Japan Association for Language Teaching 33rd International Conference
JALT is celebrating its 33rd International Conference this year. This event gives us an optimal opportunity to take another look at where we started and where we are going in language practice and research. Our field is relatively young yet it has been very productive in the last 30 years, as we have seen constant shifts in our understanding of how our students are learning their second/foreign language(s). In a nutshell, theories of second language acquisition and language pedagogy have developed to view language learning not as an individual, but more as a social phenomenon. This shift has enabled us to understand language learning more comprehensively, but at the same time our field today has become diverse and fragmented.
How, then, can language teachers, administrators, and researchers make sense of this flux? Our Conference goal is to raise questions that challenge our understanding of how learning occurs, how we can plan our learning environment, and why we teach.
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center
Tokyo, Japan
More information at <http://conferences.jalt.org/2007/>.
JALT Nagoya Event October 21 (2:30 PM Start Time)
TPR-S Storybook Fun
By Melinda Kawahara
Even the best teachers sometimes run out of ideas for their next class.Especially when teaching young learners, lessons must be well prepared and full of fun. In this workshop the presenter will demonstrate how to use TPR-S storybooks for children through games and activities. In this hands on session a detailed lesson plan will be outlined and everyone will be given the opportunity to write their own personalized story.
2:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One day members \1,000 yen
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 052-331-7888
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
BIO
Melinda Kawahara has been teaching English as a foreign language for the last 19 years to students of all ages. For the past five years she has been promoting using storybooks in the EFL/ESL classroom using the TPR-S method. She has successfully passed two extensive TPR-S training courses in the United States and is currently the director of Lindy Lizard's English House where all classes are based on this method. She is the president of TPR-S Japan and travels around Japan promoting this teaching method as a qualified teacher trainer.
Note:
Because the above event is also with Gifu and Toyohashi Chapters, Melinda Kawahara's presentation will begin at 2:30 PM.
JALT Nagoya Event September 30
Issues in the Teaching of Academic Writing
By David Kluge
The speaker will first describe some of the issues he has encountered in the teaching of research paper writing, like the teaching of academic writing conventions and the problems of translation and plagiarism. In the second half the presenter will conduct a discussion on specific problems the participants have encountered.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One day members \1,000 yen
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 052-331-7888
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
Bio:
David Kluge, M.A. TESOL San Francisco State University, is a professor of English at Kinjo Gakuin University, Nagoya, and has been teaching EFL, specifically oral skills and research paper writing, in Japan for almost 23 years. His interests include materials development, drama in English, oral interpretation, speech, CALL, and cooperative learning.
JALT Nagoya Event August 26
Linguistic Phonics and Beginning Reading Instructions
By Peter Warner
This presentation looks at the reading process, and the importance of the English alphabetic code. The presenter will compare different methods of teaching reading, and will demonstrate how to use Linguistic Phonics in the EFL classroom. There will be time for questions.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One day members \1,000 yen
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 052-331-7888
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
JALT Nagoya Event July 8
Coordinating and Managing Change
by Douglas Jarrell, James Venema, and Kathi Emori
Nagoya Women's University
Douglas, James and Kathi will be presenting on three aspects of curriculum innovation. Doug will talk on the politics of change and the necessary conditions for implementing curriculum renewal. James will offer some suggestions for curriculum and teacher coordination based on lessons learned over the last few years. Kathi will talk about assessing courses and implementing curriculum innovations.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One day members \1,000
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 052-331-7888
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
Bios
James Venema is the teacher coordinator and a curriculum developer at Nagoya Women's University. His areas of interest include curriculum and program development, professional learning communities, and incorporating debate in speaking and writing classes.
Douglas Jarrell is the coordinator for the English Studies program at Nagoya Women's University. His major field of study is intercultural communication. Other areas of interest include applying technology to language learning and teaching English to children.
Kathi Emori has been teaching in Japan for the past 10 years and is currently the Independent Learning Program Director which includes the Self-Access Center and the Learning Advising Program. Her overall research interests fall into independent learning, advising, materials and curriculum development, task-based learning and drama related research. Specifically, she is working on designing self-study tasks for student needs and time management skills at the Self-Access Center.
JALT Nagoya Event June 23 & 24
Promoting Life-long Learning
Mini-Conference by CUE SIG, Nagoya, Gifu
& Toyohashi Chapters
Workshops & papers will be given on motivation, life-long learning curricula, self-assessment & critical thinking featuring Deryn Verity (Osaka Jogakuin), Heidi Nachi Evans (Ritsumeikan University) & other presenters. 23-24 Jun, Sat 9:00-17:00, Sun 9:00-14:00. Sugiyama Jogakuen University, Hoshigaoka. Pre-register online before June 8 & get Saturday lunch included. See http://jaltcue-sig.org/node/6 for further costs & other details.
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
JALT Nagoya Event May 20
Increase students interest and motivation by drawing more
Ray Goerig
Inuyama International Association
Vision is the strongest sense, especially in Japanese culture. We rely on it most heavily in our interpretation of the world around us. The old adage is true: A picture is worth a thousand words. The presenter will show you how to spice up your teaching by using you drawing skills. There will also be some tips on how to draw. Several example lessons will be given which you will be able to use immediately. No matter what your level of ability, you will leave with more confidence to use on-the-spot drawings in the classroom. Bring a pencil!
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One day members \1,000
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 052-331-7888
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
JALT Nagoya Event April 22
Japanese in the EFL class? The why and the way
by Mark Rebuck
Nagoya City University
This presentation offers a new perspective on the controversial issue of using L1 in the EFL classroom. It will examine the rationale for L1 use, and will also focus on how Japanese can beneficially be incorporated. A video recording of the presenter teaching using Japanese should stimulate interesting discussion. What university students really felt about their teacher using Japanese will be revealed and participants will be introduced to several L1-inclusive English teaching activities.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One day members \1,000
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
JALT Nagoya Event March 18
What's Next? Choice in The Children's Classroom
by Chris Hunt
Like adults, children should have the right to choose what and how they learn. This practical workshop shows how teachers can give children real choice and teach English at the same time. Come and learn lots of new language games and activities and discover how choice truly motivates. Choose choice now!
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One day members \1,000
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
JALT Chubu Event February 18
Tools of the Trade: Utilizing the Video-iPod to
Deliver Engaging EFL Content
Bill Pellowe
Kinki University
Using only a video iPod, the presenter will demonstrate numerous ways that this new tool can be utilized to deliver both authentic and teacher-created material to the EFL classroom. The video iPod can be used either as a basic stimulus/schema activator, supplemental support, or as the main content of a language lesson. Learn how to use video, slides (which are more commonly associated with laptops and PowerPoint), photos and audio, including podcasts, the latest online trend, to better engage students. Technological tips, along with a detailed handout that includes web-based supplementary materials, will be provided. Come and experience why the iPod is actually an affordable alternative to other technologies such as laptop computers.
Bill Pellowe teaches at Kinki University - Kyushu School of Engineering. He runs ELT Calendar (www.eltcalendar.com), Japan's online source for workshops, conferences and other events for language teachers in Japan. Bill also does ELT Podcast (www.eltpodcast.com) with Robert Chartrand of Kurume University.
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One day members \1,000
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
JALT Nagoya Event January 21
Drama Activities for the EFL Classroom
By Miho Moody
One of the challenges for an EFL teacher is to engage reluctant students in the classroom activities. Drama is a useful tool to achieve this aim. Students are thrown into meaningful situations where they have to use their English knowledge to resolve situational problems. In this workshop, I would like to demonstrate some drama activities and explain the rationale behind them.
(Bio)
Miho started teaching English at MLS (Model Language Studio) in Tokyo where teachers use drama as their vehicle for teaching English. After that she went to England to research “Drama in Education”. Since returning to Japan, she has been teaching at universities in Fukushima, Sendai and Nagoya.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 1
One day members \1,000
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
JALT Nagoya Meeting December 10
My Share
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 Kitakyushu.
Bohnenkai will occur afterwards at a nearby restaurant.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
Free for all attendees
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
JALT Nagoya Event October 15
The M 'n M's of Learning: Multiple Intelligences,
Music, Movement, and Magic
by Kathleen Kampa
Young children love to sing, dance, play, and move! Participants will learn about the "Theory of Multiple Intelligences" (Howard Gardner) and how it can be applied in teaching English to young learners. Discover how to teach and reinforce authentic language using an MI approach with dialogues, chants, songs, games, visual aides, TPR, creative movement, and more . . . . . Help each of your students discover the "magic" of learning English through a simple, successful approach.
BIO: Kathleen Kampa has been teaching young learners for nearly twenty years. Her background in music, creative movement, and early childhood education has led her to develop practical ideas for implementing multiple-intelligence strategies in the classroom. Kathleen and her husband Charles Vilina are co-authors of Magic Time, Oxford's EFL
starter books for children.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One day members free
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
JALT Nagoya Event September 17
Moving up with Music
by Patrick Jackson (& Brian Cullen)
Singer/songwriter Brian Cullen and Potato Pals author Patrick Jackson will talk about ways to write and use songs and stories with kindergarten and elementary school students. We will be doing lots of moving, singing, writing new songs and improvising new versions of old ones during this workshop-style presentation. It will be suitable for anybody teaching kids but will also look at some ways that the presenters have been using songs with older students in JHS, HS, Uni. and beyond.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
Free for All
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
Biography:
Patrick Jackson was born in Ireland and educated at Oxford University and Trinity College, Dublin. Having dabbled in the restaurant and pillow industries, he moved to Nagoya, Japan where has spent the last 8 years teaching English. He is interested in the use of picture books and stories
to help students of all ages grow in confidence as English speakers. Patrick is the author of Potato Pals, a series of materials for children illustrated by Rie Kimura and published by Oxford University Press.
Patrick Jackson 氏はアイルランドで生まれ、オックスフォード大学および、ダブリ
ンのトリニティ大学で学業を修めました。いくつかの職業を経験した後、来日。英語
(B
教師として名古屋で暮らし8年になります。すべての
年代が自信を持って英語を話せ
るよう、絵本を使った授業に力を注いできました。 Patrick 氏はオックスフォー�ド大
学出版局の新刊、児童英語のコースブックシリーズ Potato Pals
(イラスト・木村理
恵)の著者です。
Brian Cullen is an Irish singer-songwriter, teacher and author living in Nagoya since 1991. Brian wrote the songs for Potato Pals, published by Oxford University Press, and has published other ELT textbooks.
Brian Cullen氏は
アイルランドで生まれ1991年から名古屋に在住。シンガーソング
ライター、英語教師、そしてELT教材の著者でもあります。最近では児童英語のコー
スブックシリーズPotato Palsの歌を作曲しました。
JALT Nagoya Event December 10
Please check back at a later time for details
See below for information currently available
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One day members \1,000
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
JALT Nagoya Event August 27
From ABC to Reading Extensively
by Junko Yamanaka
Trident Language School
How can Japanese children learn to read English successfully in a
typical EFL environment and with a limited amount of time? This workshop will provide hints, ideas and stimulation for teachers who want to see their students enjoy reading in English. Picture books, readers, activities and theories will be introduced.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One day members \1,000
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
Email: itokatsumi@h5.dion.ne.jp
JALT Nagoya Event July 9
Back to the Future: Lesson Ideas for Teaching
Children from a Fresh Perspective
by Howard Higa
Chubu Gakuin University
As a long-time university English instructor thrust into the role of child English teacher, creativity and innovation have been necessary to meet the challenges of teaching in a new arena. This presentation will attempt to "arm" teachers with up to seven innovative lesson "formats" that can be used to infuse classes with fun-learning, as a supplement and enhancement to an existing curriculum. Most are not one-shot activities but intended for regular and extensive practice of interchangeable language focuses. The lesson ideas will include original activities from a fresh educational perspective, as well as unique adaptations of popular American activities. All have been met with enthusiasm and active participation by children. Come to experience: "File for Life"; "Footprints to Success"; "The Phonics Piano"; "Face Art"; "Battle Royale"; "The Baseball Bat Challenge"; and more. Additionally, some of the latest gadgetry in educational toys will be on display (not for purchase). Finally, university instructors should also find the activities relevant and useful as many of the activities originated in the university classroom.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One day members \1,000
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
JALT Nagoya Event June 18
Dealing with first language / first culture interference
for Japanese learners of English
by David Barker,
Nanzan English Program At Seto (NEPAS)
I am easy to become angry.
You looks like happy.
I played with my friend last night.
I became to like coffee.
Are you tired of correcting the same English mistakes in all your English
classes year after year? In this presentation, we will look at the main
areas of first language and first culture interference for Japanese learners
of English and discuss ways that both native and non-native speaking
teachers can deal with these more effectively in the classroom.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One day members \1,000
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
JALT Nagoya Event May 21
Present different: how to give a "PowerPoint presentation"
that engages, inspires, and connects
by Garr Reynolds
Kansai Gaidai University
Using the tenets of Zen aesthetics and the science of multimedia research, Garr explains how a good understanding of content structure, visual communication and the power of basic graphic design can help you create the kind of presentations that will set you (and your organization) apart from the crowd.
Garr will explore current popular presentation approaches; highlight
techniques from some of the world?s top business leaders, and turn
conventional wisdom concerning PowerPoint and presentations on its ear. For example, Garr will show how to achieve maximum effect with minimum means, and how (and why) to design effective, engaging presentations without using a single bullet point. This presentation is not about decoration, but about the real application of design principles, improving communication, and increasing effectiveness.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One day members \1,000
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
About the Speaker:
A former marketing manager at Apple Computer, Inc., Garr currently is Associate Professor of Management at Kansai Gaidai University where he teaches marketing and multimedia presentation design. Before joining Apple in the US, Garr worked for seven years in the head office at Sumitomo Electric Industries in Osaka. He is a popular speaker in the business community in Japan and abroad and is Director of Design Matters, an Apple Pro creative group based in Osaka. Garr is author of the popular website, Presentation Zen, a site currently ranked number one in the business category by BlogTopSites.com.
Visit Presentation Zen at http://www.presentationzen.com
For more information about Garr Reynolds visit his website at:
JALT Nagoya Event April 23
Teaching during Your Break
by Linda Donan
The presenter will talk about an opportunity for people to do volunteer work teaching in orphan schools in India during the break times of Golden Week or Winter Break and will discuss her own experiences with the Panskura Village School in Bengal. She will also demonstrate activities for teaching five year olds English which she used there. Also opportunities to take Japanese students to India to paint schools or dig wells will be outlined. Linda Donan has taught in Japan all ages for more than twenty years and has been to India six times.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One day members \1,000
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
JALT Nagoya Event March 12
Using Picture Books in the Lesson
By Motoko Mori
This seminar introduces how to use picture books in the lesson -- not only reading the picture books for fun. There are many ways to expand from a picture book, including worksheets, activities and songs.
Motoko Mori, Teacher's trainer of Education Network and Lecturer of Matsuka Phonics Institute.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One day members \1,000
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
JALT Nagoya Event February 19
Using authentic spoken English in the language classroom: The
potential of Internet Radio
by Mark Rebuck
Imagine you had a way to find spoken English on almost any conceivable subject and could then record it onto a CD for use in lessons. Internet radio makes this possible. This hands-on presentation/workshop will demonstrate how Internet Radio can be
used to great benefit in the language class, and not only for listening
activities. This is an improved version of a well received workshop given at JALT 2005.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
One day members \1,000
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
JALT Nagoya Event January 22
Part I
Teaching Listening to Low-Level Learners
By Alastair Graham-Marr
Teaching listening effectively means teaching both phonology and knowledge of discourse. A working knowledge of the phonology of natural connected speech, elisions and liaisons, weak forms and reductions helps students with their 'bottom-up' decoding skills. Developing student knowledge of discourse, particularly of scripts (those discourses in English that tend to follow a set pattern) helps them with their 'top-down' predictive skills.
Part II
Teaching the Strategies of Speaking: Helping Students with
Fluency, Involvement and Clarification Strategies
By Alastair Graham-Marr
All of us use strategies when we speak. We use strategies to confirm or clarify what we're saying and what we're hearing, to show interest, to maintain and develop conversations and to help withfluency. This talk introduces a new speaking and listening text,Communication Spotlight, that in addition to giving students practice talking and helping them with the means to do so, helps students be aware of and learn to use these different communication strategies.
BIO: Alastair Graham-Marr, M. Appl. Ling., has been teaching for over 15 years and is a frequent presenter in Japan and overseas. He is an Associate Professor at Tokai University and is author of Communication Spotlight: Speaking Strategies and Listening Skills (to be published in 2006)
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room # 2
Free to all
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
JALT Nagoya Event December 11
My Share
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 JALT 2005 in Shizuoka.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Free to all
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
Bonenkai
Afterwards we will gather at a local restaurant for a bonenkai. Please check back later for more details.
JALT Nagoya Event November 20
A Language learning and teaching style workshop
by Jane Nakagawa
Aichi University of Education
Language learners -- and teachers -- differ in their personalities,
abilities, and preferred learning/teaching styles.
This workshop will look at how our individual and cultural differences affect our teaching and learning styles, with a goal of creating a classroom where different kinds of learners can enjoy the class and be successful.
We will focus on a few models of individual differences such as multiple intelligences, and Myers-Briggs psychological types, to see how they may influence teaching/learning styles. We will also draw upon insights from humanistic teaching and cooperative learning research and practice which gives us hints for improving classroom dynamics.
We will look at and work with actual EFL teaching materials and techniques that attempt to accommodate and motivate diverse kinds of learners in a student-centered way.
Successful materials and techniques designed with Japanese learners in mind will be displayed and demonstrated. Please join us for a lively hands-on workshop and discussion.
Brief Bio:
The workshop facilitator has extensive teaching and teacher training experience in Japan. Japan has been her home since 1989. Prior to 1989 she studied and taught TESOL in the USA.
She currently works as an associate professor at Aichi University of Education where she teaches courses in English, human rights, educational psychology/language teaching methodology, and gender studies.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
Student 1-day members500 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
JALT Nagoya Event October 2
Dictionaries, Language Teaching, and Language Learning
by Ramesh Krishnamurthy
Aston University
What kind of information do dictionaries contain? Where does this information come from? How can language teachers and students make best use of their dictionaries? This talk will assess the
importance of dictionaries as a resource for teaching and learning, and suggest some ways of using dictionaries inside and outside the classroom. All Aston students and graduates are especially welcome.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
Student 1-day members500 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
Bio:
Ramesh Krishnamurthy is a Lecturer in English Studies at Aston University. From 1984-2003, he worked on the COBUILD project at the University of Birmingham, helping to write dictionaries, grammars and other reference books, and to create the Bank of English corpus. He has also worked for Wolverhampton University. He has taught undergraduates, supervised postgraduates, and taken part in European research projects. He has given conference talks, workshops, and short courses in many different countries. Please see
<http://www.btinternet.com/~ramesh28> for more details.
JALT Nagoya Event September 25
What are the obstacles facing efforts to improve English language learning in Japanese schools and universities?
by Robert Aspinall, Shiga University
This presentation considers various explanations for the failure of the
Japanese education system to provide the country with a number of citizens sufficiently skilled in the use of English, the global lingua franca, to enable Japan to "punch its weight" in international forums.
In spite of a broad consensus on the need for Japan to improve its English language education - especially with respect to communicative skills - efforts to do so have been disappointing. There are no significant political groups or interest groups that oppose improving English language teaching, so what are the reasons for failure?
This presentation examines the implementation phase of the policy process and argues that there are serious problems with the normal "environment of learning" that exists in Japanese secondary and tertiary educational institutions. Customs, expectations and beliefs that are suitable to achieving progress in subjects like science and mathematics cause serious problems in the communicative foreign language classroom. This factor, combined with the entrance exam system, helps to explain why Japan has achieved enviable records of achievement in subjects like mathematics and science but suffers from serious problems with English language learning.
Finally the presentation will address various possible solutions to some of the problems raised.
BRIEF BIO
Robert Aspinall D.Phil. is a professor in the Department of Social Systems in Shiga University. Before going into higher education he was a secondary school teacher in England and Japan. In 2001 he published "Teachers Unions. and the Politics of Education in Japan" (SUNY Press). His current main research interests are in the politics of Education in Japan and the UK.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
Student 1-day members500 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
JALT Nagoya Event August 28
Songs and Chants for Young Learners
by Kathleen Kampa Vilina
Songs and chants are powerful tools in the EFL classroom. They help young learners to develop natural intonation in English, as well as to recall vocabulary and phrases. They repeat naturally in a child's brain. Participants will explore a variety of songs and chants using a "Multiple Intelligences" framework to help make them even more effective.
Kathy is co-author of "Magic Time," Oxford University Press.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
Student 1-day members500 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
JALT Nagoya Event July 10
You Gotta Do Something About That Reading Comprehension: A limitation of EFL Reading Approaches
by Makoto Omi
EFL reading almost invariably concerns itself with “What does the writer want to say? What is his main idea?” This reduces the otherwise intellectual, emotional, and esthetic reading activity to one akin to the mere reading of labels on canned goods. Reading should start with asking who the writer is, and what s/he is trying to accomplish (purpose of communication) by choosing that particular sentence, paragraph or passage, which contains the main idea. This is where the training of Oral Interpretation comes in.
Makoto Omi. Fulbright (1967); M.A., Speech and Drama, Indiana University(1970); Columbia University visiting scholar (1988). Currently a professor at Nanzan Junior College. President of the Communication Association of Japan (CAJ). Has authored many books such as Introduction to Oral Interpretation (1984), How to Learn English Through Mind, Heart and Body (1988), and The Theory and Practice of English Communication (1996). (JACET Award in 1997),
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
Student 1-day members500 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
JALT Nagoya Event June 19
Information and techniques to assist
people in bridging cultural gaps and making
international travel and business dealings easier
Tanya Evanoff & JP Perkins
Cultural Bridges-Global
Effective communication depends upon a common ground of knowledge, experience, and assumptions and most importantly, upon vested interest and appreciation for one another. Cultural Bridges-Global offers unique and very valuable key concepts and practical tools to companies, families, and individuals who are visiting, working, or living in other countries.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
Student 1-day members500 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mr. Katsumi Ito 070-5642-3339
JALT Nagoya Event May 22
Writing from Within Intro
By Curtis Kelly
We all know them, the 3L students Low ability, Low confidence, Low motivation. Let us discuss their needs and work out a pedagogy for teaching them writing. Writing from Within Intro uses such a pedagogy by focusing on prewriting and having students write one-paragraph compositions on introspective topics.
Brain Studies and Teaching Children
By Curtis Kelly
The presenter will discuss ten recent findings from brain studies that illuminate how children learn languages. The theories will include the Critical Age Hypothesis, Multisensory Input, Deep Processing, Noticing, and Ahn's Model of Bilingual Acquisition. Participants will be asked to design an activity that accommodates these theories.
Biodata:
Curtis Kelly, a 25-year resident of Japan, is the author of Significant Scribbles, The Snoop Detective Conversation Book, and the Writing from Within series. He is a professor of English at Osaka Gakuin University and has a doctorate in adult education. He recently finished a Ministry of Education research project on using e-learning to train Japanese elementary
school English teachers. Because of his specialties teaching English writing, Adult Education, teaching children English, and storytelling - he often presents in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
Student 1-day members500 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Event April 24
Using Dance Movement and Drama to Increase
Bodily Awareness, Improve Body Language
and Voice Resonance in the EFL Classroom
By Evangelos Diavolitsis
One of the biggest problems facing EFL teachers is the students' fear of making mistakes and their lack of expression when speaking English. With music and props we will learn the parts of the body which keep us afraid, the means to release this energy to encourage greater vitality, creativity and enthusiasm in the Japanese classroom environment. Wear loose clothing and bring paper and pen.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
Student 1-day members500 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Event March 20
The State of Bilingual Reading
Education Throughout Asia
Jason Good
Houghton Miffin
It seems common these days to say that Japan is lagging behind the rest of Asia with its English education, but what exactly is the rest of Asia doing with regards to English education, especialy for their kids? What is being taught at the bilingual schools? We'll look at both the bilingual movement across Asia, as well as take a closer look at the North American based reading curriculum being used by many of these schools.
Bio:
Jason taught English in Japan before becoming Asia representative for Houghton Mifflin. He travels around Asia visiting bilingual schools and English schools that use American based curriculums.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
Student 1-day members500 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Event February 20
Introducing the Future
By Mark O'Neil
Cambridge University Press
Session 1: A new company providing new solutions for teachers Cambridge University Press and Hitachi Software have formed a new joint-venture company to develop classroom lesson presentation software for use with electronic whiteboards or computer/projector arrangements. The presenter will demonstrate a prototype version of interactive teaching software for Interchange Third Edition on a state-of-the-art interactive whiteboard and show how this enhances both the teaching and the learning experience.
Session 2: Self-study materials from Cambridge
Cambridge has recently added bilingual editions of Basic Grammar in Use and Basic Vocabulary in Use as well as an all new Essential English Dictionary to its range of self-study materials. The presenter will show examples to demonstrate the popularity and effectiveness of these materials and also show the amazing features of Cambridge self-study materials available on CD-ROM.
Mark O'Neil is the General Manager for the Cambridge University Press in Japan.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
No Charge
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Event January 23
Exploiting the Internet in a Regular Classroom
By Thomas Robb
Robb will introduce a number of ways that instructors can exploit the Internet without computers physically present in the classroom. We will discuss ways to find class material on the Internet, ways to have students create Internet content and finally, how to set up a "Virtual Learning Environment", Moodle, to integrate out-of-class computer activities.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
Student 1-day members500 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Event December 12
My Share Live
Anthony Robins (Aichi University of Education)
and
Brian Cullen (Nagoya Institute of Technology)
The presenters’ ‘True Distance Learning - Widening Experience Through Remote Visitors’ at JALTCALL 2004 in June explained their use of a computer camera combined with chat software to allow students to interact economically with visitors over the Internet. In this session, the JALT chapters of Nagoya and Toyohashi will link together in an exciting practical demonstration of the possibilities of this technology. After the technology is explained, participants of both chapters will engage together in "My Share Live". Presenters and participants will use computer cameras to share one of their own teaching ideas with participants in the other chapter. Many of the ideas will originate from the JALT2004 conference in Nara.
1.30-4.00
Nagoya Details: 5th floor of Building 53 of Nagoya
Institute of Technology (near Tsurumai station). The
North gate of the university is convenient.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
Student 1-day members500 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya 4 Corners Event November 15 (Monday)
Interacting Theatre and Language Learning
by Nick Lyne
Nick Lyne of the Interacting Company will present in this special 4 Corners event. This new company features the already well-established activities of the theatre in education and offers a wide range of dynamic language training. Interacting is based upon the belief that exposure to language is not enough -- to communicate effectively you need to participate. The quality of interaction determines the speed of skill acquisition.
Aichi Chusho Kigyo Center
Click here for a map
18:30-21:00
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Event October 24
"Professionalism: where politics and pedagogy meet"
.Edward Haig
Nagoya University
The presenter, Coordinator of the PALE SIG, will first introduce the contested notion of professionalism and then lead a discussion of these and other questions.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map), 3rd Fl.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
Student 1-day members500 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Event September 26
Planning Your Lessons the Pie-Chart Way
By Lesley Ito
Lesley Ito, co-owner of 'Sunrise English School' in Nagoya, will present on her simple and easy-to-use "Pie Chart" system for consistently creating high quality, balanced lesson plans and for keeping a manageable record of what has been taught throughout the year.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map) , 3rd Fl.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Event August 29
How to Use Picture Books and Incorporate Phonics
By Tibor Lucskai
In part one, the presenter maximizes the use of picture books to open up children's mind and stimulate their curiosities. In part two, he will present practical and easy-to-do games and activities with songs and chants using phonics cards and CD.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map) , 3rd Fl.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Event July 11
Teaching to the Extremes
By Linda Donan
Do you have really "senior" senior citizen English classes or really young baby classes that you just don't know what to do with? Come watch this experienced teacher and school owner demonstrate her techniques for baby classes 18months and up, and senior classes 65+. Also bring any textbook you don't use any longer or any paperback novel you've finished for a free book exchange.
Presenter: Linda Donan, teacher of babies to double dippers for 20+ years in Japan, the USA, and the middle east. (Nagoya Kogyo University)
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map) , 3rd Fl.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Event June 20
Queer Theory Applications in the Language Classroom
By Roibeard O'Mochain
Osaka Jogaukuen
This presentation contains an exploration of key concepts in queer theory and an explanation of narrative-based pedagogy as a means of applying queer theory. This type of pedagogy has proven valuable in my experience as a teacher of graduate students. Ample time will be provided for audience interaction and feedback.
The above presentation is co-sponsored with GALE SIG.
Bio-data:
Roibeard O'Mochain is a language educator at Osaka Jogaukuen who is currently completing a doctoral degree in Education for TESOL at Temple University Japan's Osaka campus.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center / Kokusai Center (Click for Map) , 3rd Fl.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Event May 23
EFL for Children and Teenagers
By Peter Warner
Peter Warner will present methods and materials that work with active young learners, including:
- Keep It Briefs: key elements of successful classes, and
- Four Skills of Phonics: teaching phonics using all four skills.
Peter Warner has been teaching children in Nagoya six days a week since 1991.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Event April 25
Increasing the Student's Global Awareness
By Amanda O’Brien
Doshisha Women’s College in Kyoto
The presenter will introduce a year-long project for the university English classroom aimed at increasing the student's global awareness. The project encourages students to be broader minded and to appreciate rather than criticize cultures other than their own.
Amanda O’Brien has lived in Japan for 10 years.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Event March 21
Supporting Students who are Survivors
Stephan L'Heureux
How can we support students who have been or are experiencing domestic violence, sexual violence, or its aftereffects? What kinds of services and resources are available in Japan, and how can we assist students in accessing them? Please bring your questions, experiences, and ideas.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Event February 15
New Directions in Teaching English in Japan's EFL
Context--from the Results of Monkasho's Action Plans
By Kensaku Yoshida
Sophia University
In 2002, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science,and Technology proposed a series of 'Action Plans' to revitalized and improve English education in Japan. In this presentation, I will talk about some of the results which have come out of the five research groups set up to realize the goals set in the Action Plans. I will specifically refer to the results of the research group I headed, and discuss the problems and possible solutions to improve English education in Japan.
Bio:
He is a member of one of the research groups created for the "Strategic Plan to Educate Japanese Who Can Use English," as well as a member of the Super English Language High School Assessment and Advisory Committee. In addition, he is: (1) Director of the Center for the Teaching of Foreign Languages in General Education and Professor in the Department of English Language and Studies, Sophia University and (2) author of 'J-Talk' (Oxford University Press) and 'Heart to Heart' (Macmillan Language House). Click here for his homepage.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Event January 25
The Peace Boat
By Joshua Porter
Teachers, would your students like a volunteer opportunity that allows them to travel and use their English for the purpose of world friendship and peace? Every year, Peace Boat organizes several voyages onboard a large passenger ship. When the ship is in port, we co-operate with local groups on the organization of exchange and study programmes to promote international peace and friendship at a grassroots level.
Speaker: Joshua Porter - Coordinator of the language program onboard, Global English Training (GET) as well as being part of organizing many exchanges onboard and offboard the ship. He has now completed four global voyages firstly as a volunteer english teacher, and then as Coordinator. He is from New York, USA.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Event December 14
My Share
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 JALT 2003 in Shizuoka.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl.
free to all
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
Bonenkai
Afterwards we will gather at a local restaurant for a bonenkai. Please check back later for more details.
JALT Nagoya Event November 16
Language Awareness Activities for the Classroom
By Deryn P. Verity
Learners develop a new perspective on the language they are learning, and, with them, teachers can delve more deeply into how language actually works, whenlanguage awareness is regularly included in the EFL curriculum. This participatory workshop will introduce several interesting and thought-provoking activities that can be used with all students from young adult up.
Deryn P. Verity is a Ph.D. Associate Professor Dept of Foreign Languages and Asian Studies Nagoya University of Commerce and Business Administration
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl.
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT2003 International Conference, November 21-24
"Keeping Current in Language Education"
By Notable EFL Speakers and Others
As many of you know, JALT's International conferences always have outstanding EFL speakers. This year, in addition to them, Education Minister, Takeo Kawamura, will discuss reform of the nation's English-language education system. This will occur, with translation, during the morning session on November 23 at Granship conference center in Shizuoka. This portion of the conference is free. The entire conference is from November 21 to 24. For more details about the above, please see this article in the Yomiuri Shimbun. If they have removed the article, click here for a copy. For more details about the conference, click here.
JALT Nagoya Event October 26
The General Union, Teacher's Rights,
& the Labor Standard Law
By Representatives of the General Union
The presenters will discuss what unions do to protect and improve conditions for foreign workers in Japan, and any worker in temporary or insecure employment positions. The Labor Standards Law concerning contracts, wages, working hours, overtime, paid holidays, women's rights and workers accident compensation will be of concern. Also how to protect your rights will be discussed.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya City Kyouiku-kan
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Event with Multiple Sponsors, September 15 (Monday)
Cooperative Structures and Language Learning
By Spencer Kagan
Cooperative learning is a natural catalyst for language learning. Cooperative learning structures can be incorporated easily as part of any lesson, with a powerful impact on comprehensible input and frequency of language output opportunities. Perhaps most importantly, the cooperative structures reduce the affective filter and provide a positive, natural context for language learning. Come learn a range of simple cooperative learning structures that can be included in any lesson to promote language learning, including Draw-A-Gambit, Three Pair Share and Same Different.
Bio:
Spencer Kagan is an internationally acclaimed researcher, trainer and author. He has authored over 70 books, chapters, and scientific journal articles including his classic best-seller, Cooperative Learning, and his internationally acclaimed book, Multiple Intelligences. Dr. Kagan has developed cooperative learning and multiple intelligences strategies to easily integrate cooperative learning and multiple intelligences in any lesson. Dr. Kagan has been featured in numerous magazines including Educational Leadership, Instructor, and Learning. He has been the keynote speaker at scores of national and international conferences.
Click here for more about Dr. Kagan. Click here for the similar topics at Nanzan University (9/16), Aichi University of Education (9/17) and the remainder of the tour in the Tokyo area.
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Aichi Chusho Kigyo Center, 4th Fl
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
Sponsors: Nagoya, Gifu, and Toyohashi JALT chapters, Teacher Education and Teaching Children SIGs, JAPANetwork, and Trident Preschool.
JALT Nagoya Meeting July 13
Motivation Research
By Terry Wacholz
The presenter will share the results of his study offreshman students using role-play, looking at both the English proficiency and reported motivation of the experimental group and the control group who did textbook exercises.
Bio:
Terry Wacholz teaches at various Nagoya Universities, has an undergraduate degree in social studies, Master in TESOL and is presently working on his PhD with Deakin University of Australia..
1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room No.2
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Meeting June 22
TOEIC Test
By George Van Horn &
Peta Hawker
Presenter will describe this popular English proficiency test: its history, current use in business and academia, and comparison with other tests. They will give an overview of the test structure, example questions, and testing techniques. Finally they will lead a discussion on test "wise-ness".
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room No.2
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Meeting May 18
26 Basic Things any EFL Teacher
of Children Should Know
ByToyama Setsuko
The presenter will demonstrate 26 basic ideas and activities that have been successful in her classes: Ways to teach the Alphabet, fun Boardgames, activities to teach Colors, Do's and Don't's in lesson planning, pros and cons on giving students English names, and 21 more, in the alphabetical order. These will be shared and discussed in relation to appropriate age groups. This is a highly participatory workshop. Dress casually and join as children-at-heart!
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room No.2
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Meetings April 20
Tools for Classroom Activities
By Sharon Abe
ABCD English School
While most activities in the classroom can be done without visual aids, it is more interesting for the students to have some, and to help in reinforcing what the students are learning. Some tools you can buy, including game sets, are just not completely suitable for your particular classes or groups of students. A packaged tool may have something you will never use, or might not have something you do want. Why pay for something you are not happy with? Make it, or something similar, to fit your needs and the needs of your students, and save on money, too.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl.
Lecture Room No.2
Free to members
1-day members, 1000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Meeting March 16
Blank Syllabus and Flashcards Games
By Linda Donan
An ever popular speaker, Linda Donan, will present two programs. From 1:30-2:30 she will address university and high school teachers on how to design a syllabus for that first day of class in April. From 2:30-4:30 she will demonstrate more than a dozen games teachers of children can play with their students to learn the fun way.
JALT Nagoya Meeting February 16
Using the Web with Your ESL Students
By Charles Kelly
Aichi Institute of Technology
This presentation will introduce selected websites and explain how to
use them with your students. Teachers will also be shown how to find
other websites that are appropriate for their own students. At the
end of the presentation, teachers will be shown how they can write
data for quizzes that can be put online at a4esl.org.
Other Information:
Charles instructs at Aichi Institute of Technology. He has given numerous presentations at the annual JALT International Conferences. In addition, he manages The Internet TESL Journal. Approximately 250,000 people worldwide visit this site daily.
1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Nagoya Institute of Technology (Meikodai)
Free to members & Meikodai instructors
1-day members, 1000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Meeting January 26
Maps for Transformation
By David Pomatti
Aichi Gakuin University
We know Bloom's taxonomy of thinking skills, Gardner's multiple
intelligences, and Hofstede's dimensions of cultural variability as ways of
focusing our teaching for Japanese students. Drawing on educational and
transpersonal psychology, this talk will present additional, developmental
ways to conceive the educational experience: Tadahiko Abiko's Shifting
Interest Center, Ken Wilber's Four Quadrants, Robert Kegan's Orders of
Consciousness, Jenny Wade's Changes of Mind, Spiral Dynamic's value-memes, and Tobin Hart's Education for the Evolution of Consciousness. These should help teachers in their course designing, educational research, and personal development.
1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl.
Members free
1-day members, 1000 Yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Meeting December 8
My Share
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 JALT 2002 in Shizuoka.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl.
free to all
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
Bonenkai
Afterwards we will gather at a local restaurant for a bonenkai. Please check back later for more details.
JALT Nagoya Meeting November 17: JALT 2002 Four Corners Tour
Vocabulary and Grammar as Foundations
for Reading Instruction
By William Grabe
Northern Arizona University
In discussions of reading research and its implications for instruction, the
roles of vocabulary and grammar are often minimized. This workshop will high
light the importance of these two neglected areas and explore ways that they
can be taught usefully in support of reading skills development. Example texts will then be examined to give practical consideration to various options
and opportunities.
BIO-PROFILE
William Grabe is Professor of English and Chair of the English Department at Northern Arizona University. He is also the author of The Theory and Practice of Writing (with R.B. Kaplan, 1996) and the soon-to-be-published volume in the Longman series of Applied Linguistics in Action entitled Reading (with Fredricka Stoller), and a leading researcher in issues of L2 reading, writing, and literacy. He is currently the president of the American Association of Applied Linguistics and was, until recently, the chief editor of the Annual Review of Applied Linguistics. You can find information about him at this URL.
1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl.
free to members, 1000 yen one-day members
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Meeting October 20
Word by Word Primary Series
Ali Taylor
Longman ELT
Focusing on activities for teaching sound/letter association, decoding and word recognition, this presentation looks at the theory and practical implications of teaching a systematic, phonics based curriculum, and how this method of teaching can help young children to develop reading and language skills.
BIO-PROFILE:
Beginning her teaching career in the Penal System in the UK, Ali then specialised in Young Learners when she took a three year post in Thailand. Whilst there, she presented at Thai TESOL and gave numerous Teacher Training workshops on Young Learner themes. She has taught at a Japanese High School for one year, and now works at Longman as a Children's Material Consultant in the ELT Department.
Sakae Gas Building
13:30 - 16:30
free to all
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Meeting September 22
(Re)Igniting the Motivational Fire: Tapping Hidden Potential
via the Enhancement of Value Perception in ELT
By Paul Doyon
Do you have difficult, unmotivated students? Are you at a loss as to what to do with them? If so, then this presentation/workshop is for you.
Raffini has proposed five psychoacademic needs (autonomy, competence, self-esteem, belonging/relatedness, and fun andenjoyment) which the satisfaction of "fuels" motivation in an educational setting. However, the repeated failure to have these needs met may result in students forming entrenched self-defeating beliefs about language learning, learning in general, and themselves as learners, resulting in a lack of value perception in a course and/or activity that a student may be required to engage. Thus, even when a teacher may attempt to meet these needs, a student's entrenched self-defeating beliefs may prevent her/him from perceiving value in the course or activity. Hence, what is needed in order to reignite the motivational fire is a shift in beliefs and hence a shift in perceptions. Taking a two-pronged psychodynamic approach, addressing both the cognitive and affective needs of students, this presenter by using quotes, qualitative anecdotes, and question and answer sessions will demonstrate how teachers can affect positive change in the language classroom. Moreover, the anecdotes will be framed using the Kolb/Lewinian Experiential Learning Cycle, thus providing teachers with a means to investigate their own classrooms.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl.
free to members, 1000 yen one-day members
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Meeting July 14
How to Teach English to Children More Actively
By Yoshimi Nagano and Junko Nakatsuka
1:30 to 2:45
Yoshimi Nagano will demonstrate fun activities and songs with a lot of additions for children based on Book 1 of the "Sunshine Kids" text series used in public elementary schools in Nagoya.
3:15 in 4:30
Junko Nakatsuka will demonstrate "Jazz Chants" for Carolyn Graham, which is an effective and fun method of teaching English, especially for children. Nakatsuka will introduce how she teaches jazz chants through dance. Be ready to be active!
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl.,
free to members, 1000 yen one-day members
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Meeting June 23
Testing Basics: the A, B, Cs
by Elizabeth Hiser and Parrill Stribling
This presentation will focus on the basics of classroom assessment and testing procedures. The emphasis will be on why basic testing procedures are important, and how the basic statistics can be determined or calculated simply with or without a computer and advanced statistical calculations. Points covered will be assessment in general for communicative classes, types of assessment, and their value. Then for more traditional tests: determining item facility or difficulty, item discrimination among various types of students, and how to simply evaluate / impove the quality of basic classroom tests, examinations and quizzes.
Bio-Data: Elizabeth Hiser and Parrill Stribling received her Ph.s. in educational psychology from the University of Nottingham and are presently employed at Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka. Their research interests include psychometrics, SLA, and and learning styles or strategies.
Nagoya International Center, lecture room # 2, 3rd Fl.,
free to members, 1000 yen one-day members
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Meeting May 26
Tunes and Tales in the Classroom
by Brian Cullen and Brad Deacon
1st Presentation
Brad will introduce split-story telling in which a story is begun and
then stopped at a highly interesting transition point creating a state
of suspense. Examples, rationale, and a variety of activities will be
demonstrated and experienced.
2nd Presentation
Brian will share different ways in which motivation can be most
effectively directed into language learning activities with songs.
A range of song types will be demonstrated. Participants are
encouraged to share opinions, sing, and possibly dance!
Bio-Info:
Brad Deacon teaches at Nanzan University and once borrowed Brian's mandolin.
Brian Cullen teaches at Nagoya Institute of Technology and loves a good pint of Guinness.
Nagoya International Center, lecture room # 2, 3rd Fl.,
free to members, 1000 yen one-day members
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Meeting April 21
Teaching reading skills. What, and How?
By Rob Waring
The first part of this presentation will introduce the skills thatthe learners need in order to read in a foreign language. It will then introduce the differences between several different approaches to reading and will compare the benefits and limitations of each. A guideline summary will be constructed to act as a framework for building a reading syllabus. The second part of the session will deal with how to put this into practice. It will look at ways to teach reading skills and ways monitor the students improvement.
Please bring a copy of reading text which you use or recommend to your students. The presenter will ask the participants to take a look at the reading texts they actually use (or want to use).
Note: Rob Waring gave three presentations at the 2001 JALT conference: One on researching Extensive Reading, one as a chair of the reports from 5 doctoral students whose work Tim Newfields (2002 Co-Program Chair) is overseeing and another for Oxford on Dictionaries. You can email him at <waring@post.ndsu.ac.jp>.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl.,
free to members, 1000 yen one-day members
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Meeting February 17
Songs in the EFL Classroom - Beyond Cloze
By Robert Gee and Michael Furmanovsky
The presenters will offer ideas on how to exploit songs in an EFL context. Both have had extensive experience with using songs which go well beyond the typical listening cloze exercises typically found in textbooks. Please come and share your ideas with the audience.
Michael Furmanovsky teaches at Ryukoku University & Robert Gee at Sugiyama Jogakuen University.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, lecture room # 3, 4th Fl.,
free to members, 1000 yen one-day members
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Meeting January 20--With Longman Publishers
(1) From 1:30 to 2:45
Developing Elementary English Skills in Young Learners
By Michelle Nagashima
It is a lot of fun when children are just learning in kindergarten. You have a wide range of games, songs, chants and fun activities that will guarantee them to be hopping around and enjoying themselves in English. But in elementary school, while fun and games is still a big part of the English curriculum, students need more opportunities in their classes; more opportunities for speaking, reading, writing and developing learner independence in a second language.
The presenter will take a look at how to build on the earlier skills and develop these through the early elementary years; taking a look at how to develop English skills and work across the curriculum with children for maximum language opportunity.
(2) From 3:15 to 4:30
Innervoice, Time, Planning & Practice
By Marc Helgesen
When we have a conversation, we are often actually having two: one with the person we are talking to and one with ourselves. In this activity-based workshop, we'll explore techniques for using this innervoice in the classroom. We'll look at modalities as a way of encouraging sensory awareness. We'll also explore ways language planning (mental rehearsal) can increase learner focus and confidence.
Marc Helgesen is professor at Miyagi Gakuin, Sendai. He is has written over 100 articles and books and has lead teacher development workshops throughout Asia. He has been featured speaker at JALT, Korea TESOL and Thai TESOL. Marc is the author of English Firsthand, Access/ Success, Workplace English and other books. He is perhaps best known for his cool neckties.
1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Sakae Gas Building
Conference Rooms A & B, 4th Fl.,
no charge
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Meeting December 09
My Share
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 the yearly conference. Afterwards we will gather at a local restaurant for a bonenkai.
1:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, lecture room # 2, 3rd Fl.,
free to everyone
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Meeting November 19: 4 Corners Speaker
Anne Burns will speak on "Teaching Speaking" at the Chusho Kigyo Center on the Monday evening of November 19. She is a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University in Australia, Linguistics Department. She gave a Plenary Address at JALT2000. She will also take part in PAC3 at JALT2001.
Anne Burns is a knowledgeable teacher and researcher. She has written many articles about "action research" and conducted this kind of teacher based research on subjects such as "second language literacy, spoken discourse, classroom-based interaction, and curriculum development and change."
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Chusho Kigyo Center, rm 1, 8th fl
Regular members,: free; 1-day members, 1000 yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Meeting: October 21
A Closer Look at Folktales
Robert Croker (Nanzan University) and
Bev Curran (Aichi Shukutoku University)
Folktales are a wonderful resource for exploring language and culture. This workshop will provide activities that use folktales to develop language skills through storytelling, and raise a more critical awareness of some of the cultural assumptions embedded in these narratives.
Chapter elections will follow. Come and match your volunteer interest to the flexible opportunities.
More info in E/J Mrs.Nagano 0904-265-0526
Sunday October 21, 1:30-4:00
Nagoya International Center, Rm 1 3Fl
One day members 1000 yen; Regular members free
JALT Nagoya Meeting: September23
Activities for Elementary to High School Aged Students
Robert Habbick of Oxford University Press Nagoya will give
a workshop which presents materials and activities for
elementary to high school aged students. There will be a
materials display and prizes. Admission is free and open to all.
Bio-data:
Robert Habbick is the OUP representative based in Nagoya.
He is a long-term resident of Japan whose duties for OUP
include: teacher-training, promotion, and editorial work.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl., Rm 1
Regular members,: free; 1-day members, free
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
Mini-conference in Nagoya on July 8, 2001
The Nagoya Chapter is the lead group that will sponsor a mini-conference in Nagoya on July 8 titled "Lifelong Learning: From K3 and Beyond." In part A, two speakers will demonstrate methods applicable to education in the elementary schools. Such application, if widespread, would result in listening and speaking preceding reading, writing and grammar translation in the school system. Yamaoka Tamiko, Head of Curriculum Development for English Education in the Nagoya Public Elementary School System, will demonstrate how the use of NHK's Eigorian method can kick-start the child's interest and communicative competence in English. Michelle Nagashima, representing TC SIG, will demonstrate her success with the immersion method.
A panel discussion of how to continue the gains for a lifetime will comprise part B. The five-member panel, moderated by Elin Melchior, will include the above presenters along with Amy Hawley (JSH), Alan Mackenzie (CUE), and Tanaka Hiro of Meisei University -- and researcher of English in International companies. Their discussion will include transition concerns: 1) from elementary school to junior/senior high, 2) from there to the university, and 3) from the university to the workplace.
The sponsors include Nagoya Chapter (lead group), CUE, TC, JSH, Gifu Chapter, Toyohashi Chapter, and CAAP. Yamaoka-san is forming this latter group.
1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl., Rm 2
Regular members,: free; 1-day members, 1000 yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Meeting on Sunday June 24
A DramaWorks' Presentation on "Star Taxi"
by Marc Sheffner and Theo Steckler
Star Taxi is a fun new method and material for teaching English communication. It has an appealing quality that provides learners with practice in both linguistic and para-linguistic elements of communication and an enjoyable experience of learning. Star Taxi is a modern drama told in twenty scenes of dialogue with supporting language activities and role-plays.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl., Rm 2
Regular members,: free; 1-day members, 1000 yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Meeting on Sunday May 27, 2001
The Three Keys to Unlocking Culture:
Perception, Perception, Perception!
by Ray Donahue PhD
Nagoya Gakuin University
Increasingly, second language educators must unlock the mysteries of culture for their charges. Cultures differ according to their preferred styles or strategies of communication. As focus on communicative competence and study abroad rises, we are increasingly placed in the role as an interpreter of culture. How successful depends largely on our own perception. This workshop aims to sharpen perception by exploring various perceptual puzzles about Japan and critically analyzing the contrastive rhetoric between Japanese and English.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl., Rm 2
Regular members,: free; 1-day members, 1000 yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Meeting on Sunday April 22, 2001
Kids/Dictionaries
by Takeuchi Eiko and Brendan Delahunty
Longman Japan ELT
Taguchi will introduce children's teachers to various activities that cater to short attention spans and the learning styles of children while encouraging teachers to avoid overuse of their own personal favorites. Delahunty will explore the advantages of monolingual dictionaries and methods for buildingstudents' confidence in their use.
Eiko Takeuchi has been involved in the field of ELT for over 15 years. She has taught both Japanese and Spanish children. Presently she is the Assistant Manager of Children's Materials at Longman Japan ELT.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, lecture room # 1, 3rd Fl.,
free to everyone
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Presentation & Election Sunday 2/25, 2001
Movies and NLP in the English Classroom
By Momoko Adachi
Nanzan University
Movies can be used effectively for teaching English. Interesting examples will be demonstrated from Back to the Future, Anastasia, City of Angels, Matrix, etc. Also useful Neuro Linguistic Programming techniques will be shared.
The election of officers will follow shortly after the presentation. Any member is welcome to volunteer for any position -- in small ways or otherwise. Attend and understand more about your choices. Maybe you can match your interest with a position or activity.
We regret that a notice for the election failed to appear in TLT. The circumstances are unique and will not occur again. For a full explanation, click here.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, lecture room # 1, 3rd Fl.,
free to members, 1000 yen one-day members
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Meeting on Sunday January 28, 2001
Course Development
By Michael Hunter, Elin Melchior, Gillian Sano-Giles
Komaki English Teaching Center/Ohio University
In order to teach a course well, the concerns facing both student and teacher need to be brought into perspective. This workshop presents and gives participants the chance to use a course development outline which provides a simple template for recording and organizing level, focus, goals and activities.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, lecture room # 1, 3rd Fl.,
free to members, 1000 yen one-day members
INFO: at: 052-684-0185 or ld@gol.com
JALT Nagoya Meeting on Sunday December 10, 2000
My Share
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 the yearly conference. Afterwards we will gather at a local restaurant for a bonenkai.
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nagoya International Center, lecture room # 1, 3rd Fl.,
free to members, 1000 yen one-day members
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Presentation on Sunday October 29, 2000
Boo, Turkey! Halloween & Thanksgiving
By Linda Donan
You've probably heard her well-received presentation on how to teach for Christmas -- now come and hear her speak on Halloween and Thanksgiving. All age students enjoy learning about the cultural holidays of their foreign teachers and are motivated to read, write, listen and speak on holiday customs songs, and cuisine.
1:30-4:00
Nagoya International Center, 3F, Lecture Room 1
members - free; one-day members - 1000 yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
4 Corners Speaker in Nagoya on Tuesday October 31, 2000
Teaching English to Young Learners in Korea
By Dr. In Lee
For his picture, click here
(Chonju Nat'l Univ. of Education)
Dr. In Lee, 4 Corners speaker and winner of the JALT Asian Scholar Award, will present -- with translation from English to Japanese -- the following:
In Korea we have been teaching English to young learners since 1997. I will focus my presentation on three issues raised at that time: (a) the issue of 'Who will teach?'; (b) the issue of 'How to train the teachers'; and (c) the issue of 'To what graders will we begin to teach English?'. These topics are closely related to the Korea National Curriculum, the teacher training system, the teacher appointment system, the government, especially the Ministry of Education's policies on language education, and the national consensus. My presentation also includes what problems we had then and how we have coped with them. The audience will be asked to show their opinions on the advantages and disadvantages of teaching English at elementary schools. The following question will also be discussed: Is there any optimal age for second language education?
To join Dr. Lee for dinner, contact Mrs. Nagano at 0904-265-0526 by October 30 for reservations.
18:30-20:30
Nagoya International Center, lecture room # 2, 3rd Fl.,
free to members, 1000 yen one-day members
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
Dr. Lee will also present at Nanzan University: Korean English Teachers Using English in the Classroom on Wednesday November 1. For more information click here.
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Dr. Lee started out as a middle school English teacher back in 1981. He received an MA and Ph..D (1994) in Linguistics from the University of Kansas. He will be presenting at this year's JALT conference in Shizuoka Nov. 2-5.
JALT Nagoya Presentation on Sunday November 19, 2000
Teach for Dec. 1, AIDS Awareness Day
By Louise Haynes
Louise Haynes, director of JAPANetwork, presents this workshop on how you can introduce the topic of HIV/AIDS in your classroom. You'll get practical ideas to use with any level class, through a variety of media. Free lesson plans and other AIDS teaching materials and resources will be available.
Election of officers. Run for a position or help out in one of the positions as co-chair, assistant, or committeeperson.
JALT NagoyaPresentation on Sunday September 24, 2000
Language and Self-Image
By Kay Hammond
Do you remember someone making a comment about your body? Have you made comments about other people's bodies? This session looks at the language we and our students use to describe our experiences. My research showed that women used language in a way that blamed the victim and suggests ways we can stop this. Group discussion will follow.
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Personal Info
PhD University of Auckland 1996
Kumiyama town kindergarten teacher, but trying to find work at a university. Research interests include women's issues, speech contests, and anything else I can get into! General interests include chocolate and ice cream.
1:30-4:00
Nagoya International Center, 3F, Lecture Room 1
members - free; one-day members - 1000 yen
INFO: Linda Donan, 010-747-0699
JALT Nagoya Presentation on Sunday July 9, 2000
(1) Creative Note Taking Skills
(2) English Language Education in Taiwan - Lessons to Learn for Japan?
Tim Newfields
Nanzan Jr. College
The first presentation discusses ways to develop creative note taking skills. The advantages of non-linear, holistic note-taking strategies over standard linear note taking procedures are highlighted, then five concrete ways to help students remember academic lectures more vividly are outlined.
The second presentation comparing the strengths and weaknesses of English education Taiwan and Japan. Six things that Japanese EFL teachers might learn from Taiwan are mentioned, as well as some of the problems both educational systems face.
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BIO-PROFILE: Tim Newfields has 14 years experience teaching EFL in Japan and 1.5 years in Taiwan. An instructor at Nanzan Jr. College, he has a MA in TESOL from the School for International Training.
Tim Newfields (newfield@dream.ocn.ne.jp)
Nanzan Jr. College, Hayato 19, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-0833
Japan TEL(W) +81-52-832-6211 ext. 241 FAX(W) 52-832-8773
WEB: www.geocities.com/~newfields/
JALT Nagoya Presentation on Sunday June 18, 2000
Conversational Storytelling in the Language Class
Bob Jones
REJ English House
Whenever people gather for social interaction, stories of personal experience, friends' misfortunes etc. are likely to crop up. In this presentation we will examine some of the typical features of these conversational stories, focusing on how discourse markers and lexical phrases can help to guide the listener through the story and how the story may be embellished through techniques such as exaggeration, mimicry and the use of emotive vocabulary. We will consider how we can increase learner awareness of these features and subsequently channel this awareness into helping them improve their own storytelling techniques.
13:30-16:00
Nagoya International Center, 3rd Floor, Room 1
One-day members, 1000 yen
JALT Nagoya Presentation on Sunday April 9, 2000
Humor in the Classroom
By Mark Bailey
Nagoya University of Foreign Studies
Knowing how to use humor in the classroom can help teachers invigorate their teaching, increase student participation and awareness, and reduce classroom tension. This presentation will explore how and why to use humor in EFL classrooms, and will outline which kinds of humor work best in teaching situations in Japan.
This demonstration will present several examples of actual comedy routines which can easily be adaptedsuccessfully in the classroom. Using humor effectively can enhance burgeoning creativity and wit that lies within both teachers and students. Teachers do not need any prior comedy experience to utilize the power of humor, this presentation will illustrate methods of putting more fun into the classroom and of bringing out the entertainer in your students.Mark Bailey is a former DJ for Zip-FM and stand-up comedian from New York.
Nagoya International Center, Room 2, 3rd Floor
1:30 to 4:00
JALT Nagoya Presentation on Sunday 2/27, 2000
Nice Talking With You: Conversation strategy focus
By Tom Kenny
Nagoya University of Foreign Studies
False beginners in oral English classrooms know a great deal of grammar and vocabulary but lack the ability to use them in real conversation. What they need are the lexical phrases that help them to keep conversations moving, give feedback to their partners and solve communication problems. Such lexical phrases known as conversation strategies (CS) make "question-answer, question-answer"-type conversation into real interactional communication.
This demonstration focuses on the methodology behind a new textbook that takes quite a different approach to ESL instruction. Nice Talking With You moves conversation strategies to the forefront of instruction and provides speaking and listening activities to help learners to internalize them. The methodology
also incorporates recent research on "noticing" (Schmidt, Schmidt & Rota) that is designed to assist learners to become more aware of the language input they receive.
1:30-4:00
Nagoya International Center, 3F, Lecture Room 2
members - free; one-day members - 1000 yen
INFO: in E/J Mrs. Nagano 0904-265-0526
JALT Nagoya Presentation on Saturday 1/22, 2000
Show and Tell Computer Presentation
Various instructors who have had experience teaching students in a computer room will share their knowledge. They will offer participants the opportunity to respond to questions you may have about computer software or the use of the Internet.
This opportunity will occur in computer room 234 at Nagoya University of Foreign Studies. For more information, including a map of the location, visit our web page or call Y. Nagano at 090 4265 0526.
JALT Nagoya Presentation on December 12, 1999
Introducing Self-Talk and Visualization to Language Learners
By Mie Takasu
Nanzan University
A practical presentation about self-talk and visualization techniques for students. Activities will be introduced that teachers can use to get students to try out self-talk in their target language to improve their fluency and give them a lot of needed, safe practice outside the classroom. Several visualization techniques will be introduced that can help students become motivated and keep their goals in mind.
Bonenkai--details to be announced
Date: Sunday December 12, 1999
Place: Nagoya International Center, Room 2, 3th Floor
Time: 1:30 to finish
JALT Nagoya Presentation on November 21, 1999
Engaging (University) Students to Learn
Using Timed Conversations
By Brad Deacon
Nanzan University
Brad will explain an activity at the moment primarily used in large classes of 1st and 2nd year university non-language major students. During the presentation we will be able to experience and reflect on the activity first-hand, and look at ways to increase student engagement and consequently learning.
Date: Sunday November 21, 1999
Place: Nagoya International Center, Room 3, 4th Floor
Time: 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
