Matsuyama Chapter

View all the upcoming events scheduled by various chapters or SIGs. Use the links to browse through all the listings.



Humour is teachable

Date and Time: 
Sunday, 12 February 2012 - 2:15pm - 4:20pm
Speaker: 
Monika Szirmai of Hiroshima International University

Many people say: “Either you have a sense of humour or you don’t. So there is no point in explaining it.” “Humour is too difficult for language learners.” Rather than focusing on the use of humour as a teaching tool, this presentation aims to show why and how humour itself should become the object of teaching.

Location: 
Shinonome High School Kinenkan 4F
Fee for JALT members: 
Free
Fee for one-day members: 
1,000 yen

Change in Elementary School English: Implications and Considerations

Date and Time: 
Sunday, 11 March 2012 - 2:15pm - 4:20pm
Speaker: 
Mark Fennelly of Shikoku University

The presentation will begin by taking a look at the process of the introduction of foreign language activities at the elementary school level. It is hoped to clarify goals, identify problems and offer discussion for the implications across the education system and for the future.

Location: 
Shinonome High School Kinenkan 4F
Fee for JALT members: 
Free
Fee for one-day members: 
1,000 yen

Research 101: A refresher course for Teacher/Researchers

Date and Time: 
Sunday, 8 April 2012 - 2:15pm - 4:20pm
Speaker: 
Ian Willey of Kagawa University

This workshop is for novice teacher-researchers and those who want to brush up their research skills. First, some basic issues in research will be discussed, including research questions and sampling methods. The presenter will then introduce his own mixed-methods study, and show how data was collected, coded, and analyzed. Last, participants will share their own questions and experiences with research.

Location: 
Shinonome High School Kinenkan 4F
Fee for JALT members: 
Free
Fee for one-day members: 
1,000 yen

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