Ibaraki JALT Test

I've seen him twice and each time was a revelation.

James Banner is Director of External Courses at Hilderstone College, UK. He directed the RSA Diploma in Teaching Foreign Languages to Adults, which Hilderstone piloted with the University of Edinburgh, and a Certificate Programme in TFLA for Hilderstone College in conjunction with Kent Adult Education and the University of Kent. He has wide experience of teaching and training at all levels both in Britain and abroad and has published articles on language teaching and cultural issues. Also, he has regularly presented seminars on behalf of the British Council in Italy, Germany, Brazil, Spain and Japan.

May 10th Meeting. Site: Ibaraki Christian University (Bldg #5), Hitachi Omika 6-11-1 Presenter: Dr James Banner (Hilderstone College, UK) (Biodata will be coming soon from James) We are once again (He gave us a presentation in 2005. ) fortunate to be able to introduce Dr Banner, in Japan for a short time on British Council-related projects. Morning Presentation: 10:00-11:30 (Registration from 9:30) LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT - VOCABULARY TEACHING FOR YOUNG ADULTS This seminar will explore fertile areas and techniques for teaching vocabulary. These areas will include art and design, cult objects, fashion, icons and figures from popular culture. This will be especially useful for teachers of teenagers/young adults and young professionals. Techniques covered will include memory exercises, word circles and learner training ideas. OBJECTIVES To provide teachers with some new ideas for vocabulary development and materials that they will be able to adapt to their own use in class. The sem...