Learning to Teach, Teaching to Learn
Oct. 12-15 2012, Act City, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
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Learning to communicate in a foreign language is a highly demanding task, and it may be compared to learning Budo (martial arts): the capability to deal with the almost unlimited possibilities that real combat offers. This presentation will deal with the issues of consciousness/non-consciousness, mind/body, and 'sensitivity', and how they are related to speaking and writing in particular.
First, the instructors will discuss the new curriculum and how it is supposed to be implemented. Second, they will evaluate the reality of instruction in junior high schools. Finally, they will explain effective ways to educate students.
Ever wondered what motivates individuals to learn the language? Four successful language learners will tell about their journeys to language learning success. Participants will have ample opportunities to ask the panelists questions.
The Hiroshima chapter is holding its annual year-end party. Bring the family and join the fun! The location details will be announced on the Hiroshima JALT home page: http://hiroshima-jalt.org/
RSVP: Simon Capper at capper@jrchcn.ac.jp by December 8th (but the sooner the better.) If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know.
This one-day workshop for novice and less experienced researchers offers an introduction to (1) how to interpret research results presented in applied linguistics literature, and (2) how to conduct research. Four 90-minute sessions are planned. Sessions 1 to 3 are designed for novice and less experienced researchers; experienced researchers are encouraged to join Session 4.
If you cannot attend the JALT International Conference in Tokyo, Nov. 18-20, then this is your chance in Hiroshima to see one talk and one poster session which have been accepted there. First, Eleanor Carson and Hidenori Kashihara will address the question "When should Japanese be used in the English classroom?" They will present the results of a detailed student questionnaire.
Pragmatics is a key part of everything we say and write, and how we respond... EXCEPT, too often, in our language classrooms! After considering reasons for this, participants will try out, or devise, activities for increasing real, pragmatics-oriented communication in the classroom.
This presentation will introduce two of the top-rated self-access language centers in the Chugoku region: the centers at Okayama University and at Hiroshima Bunkyo Women's University.
This non-commercial presentation will focus on what teachers need to know about the “EL” part of the “ELT” equation. It will be argued that English teachers who wish to be regarded as professionals need to have a sound knowledge of how the language works.
The two acclaimed speakers will explore techniques for placing typical language content in exciting and sometimes unexpected contexts. Examples will include beneficial ways of incorporating humor and surprise, and ways of helping students appreciate the power of the language skills they already have.
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