HAMAMATSU CHAPTER
Welcome to JALT Hamamatsu!
From JALT Hamamatsu
Sunday, September 12th, 1:30 - 4:00
Getting Published: Tips from an author's perspective - Diane H. Nagatomo
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This is a practical workshop that will help participants understand what elements are necessary to create publishable university EFL textbooks for Japanese university students. The presenter will draw upon her experiences gained over the past fifteen years to lead a discussion concerning issues such as developing and maintaining relationships with editors and publishers, working with co-authors, developing materials that fit students’ interests and abilities, and most importantly, creating materials that fit the expectations of Japanese university English teachers, who teach the majority of tertiary EFL classes in Japan. Workshop attendees are also encouraged to bring their ideas and materials to the presentation for discussion.
Diane Hawley Nagatomo, associate professor at Ochanomizu University, has been living and teaching in Japan for more than 30 years. She has authored and co-authored a number of EFL books for Japanese university students and for the general public.
- Location: Hamamatsu ZaZaCity Palette 5F
- Fee for JALT members: Free
- Fee for one-day members: 1,000 yen
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 - 7:30pm - 9pm
Tips for Teaching Presentation
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The author of Speaking of Speech will join us to speak about his book and experiences teaching. The book divides presentation into three messages: The Physical Message, The Visual Message, and The Story Message. In this workshop, author Charles LeBeau shows how he uses music, sports and other fun activities to introduce and teach the Three Messages.
Charles LeBeau was once an aspiring jazz musician a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away and was a Featured Speaker at the JALT 2007 conference. Since landing in Japan in 1982, he has taught in both the university and corporate worlds. Currently, he teaches at two universities and is on the faculty of the Toshiba International Training Center, where he has taught for over 20 years. He is co-author of Speaking of Speech, co-founder of Language Solutions, an organization dedicated to developing simple models and metaphors that make presentation, debate, discussion, and other critical thinking skills accessible to beginners. He divides his time between Yokohama, Japan and Eugene, Oregon, where hippies with VW buses and tied-dyed shirts still flourish.
- Location: Hamamatsu ZaZaCity Palette 5F
- Fee for JALT members: Free
- Fee for one-day members: 1,000 yen
Sunday, December 12th, 2010 - 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Hamamatsu JALT Annual My Share
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Do you have an activity, idea, or teaching method you think works well? Why not share it?
WHAT IS “MY SHARE”? - A chance to share any ideas that you have and feel others would benefit from. Particularly good would be to reflect on anything over this past year that has made an impression on you in the area of language teaching and learning. Bring it to the meeting and share it.
HOW LONG SHOULD IT BE? - It doesn’t have to be a long activity or some grand theory, it’s enough that you think it is valuable to share. A warm-up, icebreaker, or new idea is great. 5 minutes, 10 minutes, up to 20 minutes maximum.
WHO CAN SHARE? - ANYONE! Both members and nonmembers are welcome to come and share something. Also, you can give your presentation in any language you wish.
WHY COME? - There will be many great ideas presented and it's also a great time to catch up with other members and socialize.
To register your idea, please email or any of the executive with the topic title, duration (time required) and a brief description of your “my share”.
From JALT Nagoya
Sunday, 18 July 2010 - 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Materials production and evaluation for Young Learners: Six principles - Catherine Littlehale Oki
This presentation will also take place in Gifu
The presenter will propose six principles to guide the selection and design of materials for young learners. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on how they currently select or produce materials, with a view to integrating their current practice with these six principles.
Catherine Littlehale Oki has been teaching in Japan for 9 years and enjoys doing Young Learners (YL) Research.
From JALT Gifu
The Gifu Chapter holds interactive presentations approximately 8 times per year at Heartful Square on the 2nd floor of Gifu JR station. Our speakers focus on practical teaching techniques that participants can apply to many different age groups. We also hold an annual summer BBQ along the Nagara river and a winter Christmas turkey dinner. If you are interested in joining or would like to help out, please contact Steve Quasha at quasha@yahoo.com for information. Keep your eye on the JALT Calendar website for the latest event details.
Saturday, 10 July 2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Materials production and evaluation for Young Learners: Six principles - Catherine Littlehale Oki
This presentation will also take place in Nagoya
The presenter will propose six principles to guide the selection and design of materials for young learners. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on how they currently select or produce materials, with a view to integrating their current practice with these six principles.
Catherine Littlehale Oki has been teaching in Japan for 9 years and enjoys doing Young Learners (YL) Research.
- Location: TBC - Venue will be next to Gifu JR Station
- Fee for JALT members: Free
- Fee for one-day members: 1,000 yen - first time visitors are free - please bring a friend or colleague.
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