December 8th, 2013: MyShare - a joint event with the Saitama City Educators
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, to be followed by our year-end Bounenkai
Place: Sakuragi Kouminkan 5F, in Omiya
Given an open stage and an audience of your peers, what will you say? MyShare is an event for educators who wish to share a technique, material, procedure, story, or other useful tool or experience with the general membership, and do so in the span of three to fifteen (3-15) golden minutes. Multidisciplinary, intense, and personal, it is not an event to be missed.
Saitama City Educators (SCE) will be contribute six presenters whose abstracts can be found below. For Omiya JALT members, the call for MyShare presentations is open. Please contact our program chair Jun Harada at [email protected] or Matt Shannon at [email protected] if you have previously been in contact with him.
Following the MyShare, members of the Omiya JALT chapter are invited to join the presenters for good company and beverages, location TBD (in Omiya.)
Presentations from the Saitama City Educators (SCE):
Shaun Iwasawa
Title: A Pair Speaking Test and Presentation Rolled Into One
Bio: Shaun has been working in Japan as an ALT for the past 10 years. He began teaching at a public high school through the JET Program. Since then, he has worked at a girl’s school, five elementary schools, and is currently at Kaichi Gakuen, a private Jr./Senior high school.
Abstract: This speaking test activity is aimed at students in middle and high school. It can be used as a one-time activity or as a portion of each class over a term. It allows students to receive immediate feedback and focuses on problem comprehension, writing, memorization and speaking skills. It also allows students to work at their own pace while at the same time keeping all class members working actively.
Die Hu
Title: You are more than a language teacher – how to improve students’ self-esteems?
Bio: Die Hu holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Sydney, majoring in second language teaching as well as visual arts teaching. During her degree, she completed two professional experiences with two different high schools. She is currently an Assistant Language Teaching at Wako International High School, teaching debate and communication. Prior to that, she worked in an Interpreting and Translating agency, and also did English tutoring.
Abstract: As language teachers, we often spend a large amount of time designing and planning fun and engaging learning activities in order to improve students’ language abilities. However, we rarely consider the fundamental determinator of students’ success – self-esteem. Whether or not a student is successful in learning is determined by whether or not he/she believes in his/her ability to learn. This workshop aims to provide more information about the impact of self-esteem on language learning as well as suggest practical strategies teachers can implement in order to improve students’ self-esteems.
Alex Procter
Title: The Talkative Classroom
Bio: Procter has over 13 years of EFL teaching experience in Japan. He holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education and is therefore qualified to teach in schools in
England and Wales. He currently teaches at Kasukabe Kyoei Junior High School. His interests include collaborative learning and CALL.
Abstract: This presentation will offer advice on how to create an atmosphere in which students feel motivated to give their opinions through the use of appropriate questions, primer activities, and transparent evaluation criteria.
Daniel Worden
Title: An Introduction to Extensive Reading
Bio: Daniel has been a JET Program ALT working in Saitama Prefecture since 2009.
He recently received a MA TESOL from the University of Auckland. His areas of interest include extensive reading, materials development, vocabulary acquisition, and academic writing.
Abstract: Extensive reading is an approach to ESL/EFL reading instruction which aims to develop learners` overall reading ability through reading large quantities of engaging and level-appropriate material. This presentation will explore the basics of extensive reading and suggest how it can benefit learners, particularly in the Japanese EFL learning context.
Faye Quinn
Title: Using a Journal Style Activity to Encourage Student ALT Interaction
Bio: Faye came to Japan from England as an ALT in July 2011. She teaches English at Shiraoka High School and also has weekly visits to high schools in Kurihashi and Hasuda. Before coming to Japan she studied Mathematics at Durham University where she completed her Masters. Faye has a passion for playing sports, especially football, and enjoys studying languages, particularly Japanese and British Sign Language
Abstract: A presentation about creating and introducing a ‘journal style’ scheme within English classes and the benefits it can have on the student’s motivation, as well as helping to build relationships and encourage communication between students and the ALT.
Rebecca Quinn
Title: Speak all about it – Effective ways to use the news in oral communication
Bio: Rebecca Quinn graduated with a degree in French and English Literature before moving to Japan to teach English at Wako International High School in 2012. She spent a year in France as an English language assistant and worked as a Press & PR Officer for an Edinburgh theatre while finishing her Masters. In her free time she writes travel articles and attempts to play the piano.
Abstract: Despite the perceived difficulty of news English, useful texts, easily accessed both in print and online, provide a thought-provoking platform for student discussions and in-class presentations. Articles can be exploited in a variety of innovative ways, not only to develop student’s communication skills but also to expand their knowledge of international current affairs. This article offers ideas on how to use news articles effectively in the classroom.
January 19th, 2014: What’s on the Test?
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Place: Sakuragi Kouminkan 5F, in Omiya
For most members of JALT, we are directly affected by some form of testing. Whether it is teaching TOEIC to our college students, STEP Eiken to our young ones, Center tests for those in-between, or TOEFL for our own friends and family, we can inform ourselves of the scope and differences of these tests, to whom they apply, what they assess, and for what purposes they are used.
Are you an educator teaching in the field of test-preparation? Are you preparer of tests looking to educate others? Please contact us and help shape this event into the best two hours it can be via Matt at [email protected]
*This event may be rescheduled to make room for a member-submitted event*
Also, from our partners in other JALT Chapters and Special Interest Groups:
Learner Development SIG's 20th Anniversary Conference: Exploring Learner Development: Practices Pedagogies, and Research
Date: Saturday, November 23rd and 24th, 2013 Time: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Speaker: Invited speakers Kensaku Yoshida (Sophia University), Richard Smith (University of Warwick), Naoko Aoki (Osaka University). Special Guest Speaker: Phil Benson (Hong Kong Institute of Education)
Day 1 Link: http://www.eltcalendar.com/events/details/6431
Day 2 Link: http://www.eltcalendar.com/events/details/6432
Description:
You are warmly invited to join us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the JALT Learner Development SIG and to explore current and future directions in the learner development field. The conference will offer many opportunities and spaces for teachers, researchers, students and NGOs to engage with each other on a rich and challenging range of issues to do with learner development and learner autonomy in formal and non-formal (language) education.
One-day registration: 2500 yen
Two-day registration: 4000 yen
Free registration for students.
Yokohama JALT-December 21 – My Share and End-of-year party
Time: 1pm-4.45pm
Location: YOKOHAMA Kyoiku Kaikan Dai2 Kenshushitsu(第二研修室）(1F). Ten mins from Sakuragicho (JR/underground) or Hinode (Toyoko)
Directions: MAP
Details: Calls open for 10-20 minute practical presentations. In association with the Saitama City Educators. Presenters will have the opportunity to submit an article about their presentation to the Saitama City Educators Journal *Omiya JALT member will be presenting, so you'll be among friends.
http://yojalt.org
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Employment Opportunity
Waseda's Tokorozawa campus is looking for the right person. Is that you?
From member Robert Gray:
"I am a tenured faculty member of Waseda's School of Human Sciences. The location of the campus is designated as 'Tokorozawa', however the closest railway station is 'Koteisashi', two stops past Tokorozawa, on the Seiby Ikebukuro line. There is a direct bus from the station to the campus -- no charge.
Part of my job description is to liaise with Non-Japanese P/T instructs of ESL. At this very late point in time, I am attempting to invite qualified candidates to contact me. The position is 3 coma, 'Academic Listening', and 'Academic Reading', on any day of the week.
A preferred candidate would have a Master's in hand (TESOL etc,), a few publications, experience at teaching university students, and be recommended. Age? 30s/ 40s, with energy and professional purpose in the classroom. Visa etc. appropriate for such a P/T position.
Does anyone come to mind?
I would be grateful if you would encourage any person who may come to mind to contact me, e-mail address below, with CV and related information as a Word attachment, ASAP.
It is necessary that any interested person meets all of the following criteria:
1) Be presently employed (F/T or P/T) at a Japanese University;
2) Be aware that this position is at Waseda's Tokorozawa campus (The School of Human Sciences). the closest station is Kotesashi, Seibu Ikebukuro sen. Bus direct to the campus.
3) Have a visa which allows Teaching;
4) Be a NS of English. We have many Japanese P/T instructors of English. At this time, our program requires a NS, to replace a NS, P/T instructor who is required to retire, having turned 70.
5) Has some publications; and,
6) Has a Master's degree in hand.
I am hoping to introduce some 'fresh blood' and some creative energy. the courses available for 2014 are 3 90-minute classes, on any day of the week, M ~ F. The classes are designated as 'Academic Listening', and 'Academic Reading'. Please encourage any person who meets all five of the above criteria to get in touch with me, attaching a Word document of their CV, attention Professor Robert Gray, at <[email protected]>. "
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Got something to ask, or something to say? contact the president, Matt at [email protected], or Tyson, Publicity Chair, at [email protected]
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, to be followed by our year-end Bounenkai
Place: Sakuragi Kouminkan 5F, in Omiya
Given an open stage and an audience of your peers, what will you say? MyShare is an event for educators who wish to share a technique, material, procedure, story, or other useful tool or experience with the general membership, and do so in the span of three to fifteen (3-15) golden minutes. Multidisciplinary, intense, and personal, it is not an event to be missed.
Saitama City Educators (SCE) will be contribute six presenters whose abstracts can be found below. For Omiya JALT members, the call for MyShare presentations is open. Please contact our program chair Jun Harada at [email protected] or Matt Shannon at [email protected] if you have previously been in contact with him.
Following the MyShare, members of the Omiya JALT chapter are invited to join the presenters for good company and beverages, location TBD (in Omiya.)
Presentations from the Saitama City Educators (SCE):
Shaun Iwasawa
Title: A Pair Speaking Test and Presentation Rolled Into One
Bio: Shaun has been working in Japan as an ALT for the past 10 years. He began teaching at a public high school through the JET Program. Since then, he has worked at a girl’s school, five elementary schools, and is currently at Kaichi Gakuen, a private Jr./Senior high school.
Abstract: This speaking test activity is aimed at students in middle and high school. It can be used as a one-time activity or as a portion of each class over a term. It allows students to receive immediate feedback and focuses on problem comprehension, writing, memorization and speaking skills. It also allows students to work at their own pace while at the same time keeping all class members working actively.
Die Hu
Title: You are more than a language teacher – how to improve students’ self-esteems?
Bio: Die Hu holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Sydney, majoring in second language teaching as well as visual arts teaching. During her degree, she completed two professional experiences with two different high schools. She is currently an Assistant Language Teaching at Wako International High School, teaching debate and communication. Prior to that, she worked in an Interpreting and Translating agency, and also did English tutoring.
Abstract: As language teachers, we often spend a large amount of time designing and planning fun and engaging learning activities in order to improve students’ language abilities. However, we rarely consider the fundamental determinator of students’ success – self-esteem. Whether or not a student is successful in learning is determined by whether or not he/she believes in his/her ability to learn. This workshop aims to provide more information about the impact of self-esteem on language learning as well as suggest practical strategies teachers can implement in order to improve students’ self-esteems.
Alex Procter
Title: The Talkative Classroom
Bio: Procter has over 13 years of EFL teaching experience in Japan. He holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education and is therefore qualified to teach in schools in
England and Wales. He currently teaches at Kasukabe Kyoei Junior High School. His interests include collaborative learning and CALL.
Abstract: This presentation will offer advice on how to create an atmosphere in which students feel motivated to give their opinions through the use of appropriate questions, primer activities, and transparent evaluation criteria.
Daniel Worden
Title: An Introduction to Extensive Reading
Bio: Daniel has been a JET Program ALT working in Saitama Prefecture since 2009.
He recently received a MA TESOL from the University of Auckland. His areas of interest include extensive reading, materials development, vocabulary acquisition, and academic writing.
Abstract: Extensive reading is an approach to ESL/EFL reading instruction which aims to develop learners` overall reading ability through reading large quantities of engaging and level-appropriate material. This presentation will explore the basics of extensive reading and suggest how it can benefit learners, particularly in the Japanese EFL learning context.
Faye Quinn
Title: Using a Journal Style Activity to Encourage Student ALT Interaction
Bio: Faye came to Japan from England as an ALT in July 2011. She teaches English at Shiraoka High School and also has weekly visits to high schools in Kurihashi and Hasuda. Before coming to Japan she studied Mathematics at Durham University where she completed her Masters. Faye has a passion for playing sports, especially football, and enjoys studying languages, particularly Japanese and British Sign Language
Abstract: A presentation about creating and introducing a ‘journal style’ scheme within English classes and the benefits it can have on the student’s motivation, as well as helping to build relationships and encourage communication between students and the ALT.
Rebecca Quinn
Title: Speak all about it – Effective ways to use the news in oral communication
Bio: Rebecca Quinn graduated with a degree in French and English Literature before moving to Japan to teach English at Wako International High School in 2012. She spent a year in France as an English language assistant and worked as a Press & PR Officer for an Edinburgh theatre while finishing her Masters. In her free time she writes travel articles and attempts to play the piano.
Abstract: Despite the perceived difficulty of news English, useful texts, easily accessed both in print and online, provide a thought-provoking platform for student discussions and in-class presentations. Articles can be exploited in a variety of innovative ways, not only to develop student’s communication skills but also to expand their knowledge of international current affairs. This article offers ideas on how to use news articles effectively in the classroom.
January 19th, 2014: What’s on the Test?
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Place: Sakuragi Kouminkan 5F, in Omiya
For most members of JALT, we are directly affected by some form of testing. Whether it is teaching TOEIC to our college students, STEP Eiken to our young ones, Center tests for those in-between, or TOEFL for our own friends and family, we can inform ourselves of the scope and differences of these tests, to whom they apply, what they assess, and for what purposes they are used.
Are you an educator teaching in the field of test-preparation? Are you preparer of tests looking to educate others? Please contact us and help shape this event into the best two hours it can be via Matt at [email protected]
*This event may be rescheduled to make room for a member-submitted event*
Also, from our partners in other JALT Chapters and Special Interest Groups:
Learner Development SIG's 20th Anniversary Conference: Exploring Learner Development: Practices Pedagogies, and Research
Date: Saturday, November 23rd and 24th, 2013 Time: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Speaker: Invited speakers Kensaku Yoshida (Sophia University), Richard Smith (University of Warwick), Naoko Aoki (Osaka University). Special Guest Speaker: Phil Benson (Hong Kong Institute of Education)
Day 1 Link: http://www.eltcalendar.com/events/details/6431
Day 2 Link: http://www.eltcalendar.com/events/details/6432
Description:
You are warmly invited to join us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the JALT Learner Development SIG and to explore current and future directions in the learner development field. The conference will offer many opportunities and spaces for teachers, researchers, students and NGOs to engage with each other on a rich and challenging range of issues to do with learner development and learner autonomy in formal and non-formal (language) education.
One-day registration: 2500 yen
Two-day registration: 4000 yen
Free registration for students.
Yokohama JALT-December 21 – My Share and End-of-year party
Time: 1pm-4.45pm
Location: YOKOHAMA Kyoiku Kaikan Dai2 Kenshushitsu(第二研修室）(1F). Ten mins from Sakuragicho (JR/underground) or Hinode (Toyoko)
Directions: MAP
Details: Calls open for 10-20 minute practical presentations. In association with the Saitama City Educators. Presenters will have the opportunity to submit an article about their presentation to the Saitama City Educators Journal *Omiya JALT member will be presenting, so you'll be among friends.
http://yojalt.org
======================
Employment Opportunity
Waseda's Tokorozawa campus is looking for the right person. Is that you?
From member Robert Gray:
"I am a tenured faculty member of Waseda's School of Human Sciences. The location of the campus is designated as 'Tokorozawa', however the closest railway station is 'Koteisashi', two stops past Tokorozawa, on the Seiby Ikebukuro line. There is a direct bus from the station to the campus -- no charge.
Part of my job description is to liaise with Non-Japanese P/T instructs of ESL. At this very late point in time, I am attempting to invite qualified candidates to contact me. The position is 3 coma, 'Academic Listening', and 'Academic Reading', on any day of the week.
A preferred candidate would have a Master's in hand (TESOL etc,), a few publications, experience at teaching university students, and be recommended. Age? 30s/ 40s, with energy and professional purpose in the classroom. Visa etc. appropriate for such a P/T position.
Does anyone come to mind?
I would be grateful if you would encourage any person who may come to mind to contact me, e-mail address below, with CV and related information as a Word attachment, ASAP.
It is necessary that any interested person meets all of the following criteria:
1) Be presently employed (F/T or P/T) at a Japanese University;
2) Be aware that this position is at Waseda's Tokorozawa campus (The School of Human Sciences). the closest station is Kotesashi, Seibu Ikebukuro sen. Bus direct to the campus.
3) Have a visa which allows Teaching;
4) Be a NS of English. We have many Japanese P/T instructors of English. At this time, our program requires a NS, to replace a NS, P/T instructor who is required to retire, having turned 70.
5) Has some publications; and,
6) Has a Master's degree in hand.
I am hoping to introduce some 'fresh blood' and some creative energy. the courses available for 2014 are 3 90-minute classes, on any day of the week, M ~ F. The classes are designated as 'Academic Listening', and 'Academic Reading'. Please encourage any person who meets all five of the above criteria to get in touch with me, attaching a Word document of their CV, attention Professor Robert Gray, at <[email protected]>. "
======================
Got something to ask, or something to say? contact the president, Matt at [email protected], or Tyson, Publicity Chair, at [email protected]