Ibaraki JALT Test

Sunday, December 11, 13:00 – 17:15 at Ibaraki University, Humanities building Room C205 - Map link at the bottom of this post. (Doors open from 12:45 a.m. No pre-registration required!) 全国語学教育学会 The Japan Association for Language Teaching -JALT-　 First presentation (13:00 - 14:15): Featured Speaker: From Reading Circles to Culture Circles Suzanne Bonn Nanzan University Second presentation (14:30 - 15:10): The influence of English vocabulary strategy on basic education in China Li Wei 
Ibaraki University Third presentation (15:20 - 16:00): Research Method. Statistical Issues Part 1. What if you have two groups to compare? Takayuki Nakanshi Tokiwa University Fourth presentation (16:10 - 16:50): Presentation on ER (title to be announced) Atsuko Ueda 
Ibaraki University Chapter Business Meeting (16:50 - 17:15): JALT Members: Free Non-Members: \500　 Students: Free JALT Ibaraki chapter meetings are open to all interested in learning and teaching languages. . . . and afterwards join us ...

全国語学教育学会 The Japan Association for Language Teaching -JALT-　 
 
Presentations:
 1. Flow and Anchoring in T.E.Y.L. classes (10:00-11:20)
by John Wiltshier (Miyagi Gakuin Women’s University) If we see great teachers teach the classes always run so smoothly. The teacher enjoys teaching and children enjoy learning. Such smooth classroom management is created at the lesson planning stage. Thinking beyond the typical lesson plan components of time, activity and resources to consider lesson flow and anchoring is necessary to improve classroom management. Participants in this presentation will draw lesson flow diagrams to help analyze their own classes and will be shown how to identify positive and negative anchors that currently exist in their classrooms. Lunch Break (11:20- 13:30) A Relaxed Stroll to the Food Court in Tsukuba Center - Many dining options in the Food Court at Q't. 2. Tasks and projects in elementary schools (13:30-14:50)
by James York (Tokyo Denki Uni...

TOEFL exam implementation based on societal needs Part 1: August 17th - 20th / Part 2: August 22nd - 26th Taught by three native English-speaking university professors Classes focused on test-taking strategies Preparation course designed to utilize the best aspects of the university and junior college Available to students and non-students alike ●College-level training・Maximize　learning resources ●Obtain practical and systematic knowledge・Acquire useful techniques for the test ●TOEFL scores can certify one’s English ability ●Take the real TOEFL iBT at the course site on August 28th! More Information

May 28th Program Session I 14:00 - 15:20 - Featured Speaker Presentation Mark Shrosbree Tokai University Title: Computer Skills for Language Teachers: Tips, Tricks and Techniques With the wide range of technologies now available, it can be difficult for teachers to choose applications, which are suitable for their teaching situation. As a result, many teachers feel uncomfortable with technology, and avoid even the simple applications that can greatly enhance both course management and pedagogy. This workshop will introduce some simple ideas, which require only basic computer skills. Depending on the requirements of participants, the following areas will be covered: attendance sheets; photo grading sheets; systems for pairing up students; simple video lessons; making handouts; poster presentations. The aim is to provide teachers with some practical skills they can take away from the workshop and apply immediately at work. Session II 15:35 - 16:20 - My Share 1 Dan Waldhoff Ibaraki Univer...

Time - Location Sunday, February 20th, 13:00 – 17:00 at the Urala Building in Tsuchiura Room Small Lecture Theatre I 中講座室 I (Doors open from 12:45 p.m. No pre-registration required!) JALT Members: Free Non-Members: ¥500 Students: Free JALT Ibaraki chapter meetings are open to all interested in learning and teaching languages. Abstracts for the presentations and access information for the venue, as well as further information for future events are available on the chapter home page. Program I 13:00 - 14:00 - Featured Speaker Presentation Charles Browne Meiji Gakuen University A Brief Introduction to Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition This session will introduce participants to the basic "facts" and statistics of second language vocabulary acquisition including the importance of learning high frequency vocabulary, research on the specific problems Japanese learners of English face with regard to vocabulary learning and its relation to reading skills development. Program II ...