This is an archive of all of the past events of Saitama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching on ELT Calendar.
Why Studying Abroad is Life-Changing!
Mike Matsuno (Japan Study Abroad Foundation)
From Elementary English Onward
Satomi Miura (Morioka Municipal Tsukigaoka Elementary School)
Meeting The Needs Of A Diverse International Student Population: The response of a Japanese graduate program
Richmond Stroupe (Soka University)
Simple Activities to Help Engage Learners
Aleda Krause
Meikai University Lecturer Showcase
Will Speaker (Meikai University), Roy Morris (Meikai University), Patrizia Hayashi (Meikai University), Sarah Holland (Toyo University), and Tyson Rode (Meikai University)
Motivation Boot C.A.M.P.
Chris P. Madden
From Curriculum To Handout: Considerations for teacher-made ELT materials
Cameron Romney (Doshisha University)
Gunma x Saitama MyShare Part 2
Harry Meyer (Gunma Prefectural Women's University), Yoko Kamo (Gunma Language Center), Daniel Hooper (Kanda University of International Studies), Yoko Miyazaki (Takasaki City University of Economics)
Adapting Kagan Structures for Japanese Secondary School
Kayvon Havaei-Ahary (TEFLpies), Lee Thomas (TEFLpies)
(1) First Class: First Impressions; (2) Pronunciation Methods and Materials
Chris P. Madden
(1) Why Teaching Listening is Vital; (2) Flipping the Class Through Literature Circles
Alastair Graham-Marr (ABAX ELT Publishing)
Cengage Learning presents Andy Boon
Andy Boon
Japanese Teachers MyShare and Saitama JALT Annual General Meeting
Jun Harada, Patrixia Hayashi and Tyson Rode (Meikai University), Satoru Sakaki, Saori Kaji, Shunsuke Suto
Cooperative Learning: teaching that is easy as 1-2-3-4
Joel Laurier (Gunma Kokusai Academy)
Teaching in the Private Sector
John Finucane
The Five Senses Workshop: An Experiential, Learner-Led Event
Matt Shannon and Brad Semans
Sai no Kuni: A joint-event with ETJ Saitama at Sakuragi Kouminkan
Multiple presenters from ETJ Saitama and Saitama JALT
(1) Technology and Education in the 21st Century; (2) A Study Of Japanese University Students' Intuitions Behind The Use Of Vision Verbs In English
(1) Andrew Quentin, Joshua Krill, Nicholas Giordano, Tyson Rode; (2) Masanobu Sato
Extensive Reading Opportunities and Struggles
Adam Dabrowski, John Finucane, Jun Harada; followed by Pre-AGM Discussion
(1) Stop Motion: Start Learning; (2) Saitama JALT Annual General Meeting
Marnie Mayse (Meikai University), Patrizia Hayashi (Meikai University)
Saitama JALT My Share
Various
Critical Media Literacy
Anna Isozaki
A Learner Autonomy Workshop
Matt Shannon (Nakasendo Conference 2012, Saitama City Educators)
My Share
Joël Laurier, David Gann, John Larson, Sylvain Bergeron, Yukio Watanabe
First Ever Omiya/Gunma JALT My Share Collaboration - Part 2
Michelle Williams, Atsushi Iida, Robert Rowland, Masa Tsuneyasu, Ivan Botev
1) Sign Language and Disability Education: An Overview; 2) How Do Dyslexic Students See Letters, and How Can They Be Supported in the Classroom?
1) Martin Pauly; 2) Riichiro Saito
English teaching for learners' character development: Locally relevant efforts
Kazuya Asakawa
MyShare: A joint event with Saitama City Educators
Shaun Iwasawa, Die Hu, Alex Procter, Daniel Worden, Faye Quinn, Rebecca Quinn and other Kanto-based educators
(1) Studying Abroad Or at Home; (2) Teaching Compliments and Responding to Compliments in High School
(1) Jun Harada; (2) Kimiko Koseki
(1) From Phonics to Literacy; (2) Teaching Critical Thinking Skills
(1) Brad Semans; (2) John Finucane
My Share
Fuyuhiko Sekido, Matt Shannon and Emery Premeaux, Alexander Procter, John Finucane, Lawrence Cisar, Alana Schramm
A Reflective Multi-purpose Gizmo that Helps Busy Teachers for the Entire School Year
Stacey Vye (Saitama University)
JALT Omiya May Meeting
Genevieve Ruff (Saiei International), Ivan Botev (Saitama City BOE)
(1) Make English Lessons Fun With Songs; (2) Cooperative/collaborative learning
Sara Wall (Super Simple Learning); (2) Toshie Agawa (Keisen University, Tokyo)
Sainokuni Joint ETJ Saitama and JALT Omiya Meeting: Moving Music to Center Stage for Creative Learning
Deborah Grow
(1) Lessons from the Fukushima; (2) Small Ideas but Big Effects
(1) Keiko Kikuchi; (2) Evelyn Asaka
Balsamo Asian Scholar Four Corners Tour
Inggy Yuliani Pribady, Ivan Botev
November Workshops
Katrina Harata, Jesse Elam
(1) Language Output, Language Input: Things that are true of all learners; (2) Multiple Intelligences Theory and Its Applications to Practices for University Students in Japan
(1) Alastair Graham-Marr; (2) Masa Tsuneyasu
(1) Designing a themed task-based syllabus; (2) Try Ongoing Performance Assessment Now!
(1) Marcos Benevides; (2) Jake Arnold
My Share!
John Finucane; Carl Bloomfield; Matt Shannon; Dave Magnusson; Tyson Rode; Ivan Botev
(1) Putting Truman on Trial: An Academic Speaking Workshop; (2) Teaching Content-Based English Classes
(1) Jason White; (2) John Helwig
(1) Practical Activities using Mac Keynote; (2) Teaching English: It's YOUR Business
(1) Mary Nobuoka; (2) Miguel Gervais
Using Photocopiable Materials to Improve Speaking Fluency
Terry Yearly
Columbia University Teachers College Writing Center Presentation; A Gateway to Collaborative Learning
Jennie Roloff, Robert Moreau and Peter Cassidy; Sonoko Ogawa
(1) Two Free Technologies for Improving Reading; (2) Applying Principles of Social Psychology for Better Classroom Management
Leander Hughes (both presentations)
(1) Ring Around the Readers! (Digest Version); (2) Teaching English in the Age of Complexity
(1) Mayuka Habbick; (2) Masafumi Otsuka
Two Presentations
(1) Fuyuhiko Sekido; (2) Ma. Milagros Laurel (University of the Philippines)
(1) Teaching Portfolio; (2) International Exchanges in the Wake of the March 11th Disasters
(1) Emiko Hirose Horton; (2) Nara Katsuyuki
Eureka! Finding a direction forward with research planning
Andy Boon
JALT Omiya: April Presentations
1) Manfred Delano Cannegieter; 2) Jennifer Yphantides
Using Haiku to Develop Communications Skills
Atsushi Iida
The 2nd ETJ Saitama and JALT Omiya Sainokuni Workshop for Teachers of Japanese Young Learners
Ivan Botev, Graham Finch, John Finucane, Sanae Kawamoto, Shaun Leyland, Calvin Ogata
Influences of Living Abroad on Individual Personalities and Identities
Manami Tanaka
Teaching English to Young Learners: Strengthening Teachers to Strengthen Students
Junko Machida, Rumiko Kido, Aleda Krause
Beyond the TOEIC textbook: Useful, student-centered, fun activities
Fuyuhiko Sekido and Kazushige Cho
(1) Mini-immersion; (2) English in Cambodian High Schools.
(1) Brad Semans; (2) Soryong Om
Open Office - An easy way to write exercises, presentations, etc.
Lawrence Cisar, CP, RP, PhD
Let's Delve into the Minds of "BAD" Students: Alternative TESOL
Jun Harada
Starting and Managing a Successful Study-Abroad Program
Mehran and Yuriko Sabet
1) On defining 'good' language learners; 2) University listening classes: less product, more process
Joe Siegel
Doable Debate in the Japanese Classroom
Harry Harris
Drama: a Stepping Stone towards English Language Performance
Adriana E. Edwards Wurzinger
(1) Successful use of peer feedback in the L2 writing and speaking class; (2) How to set up the News English class: Resources and arrangements
(1) Fuyuhiko Sekido; (2) Kazushige Cho
Implementing an Effective Program Using English Notebook
Laura Blefgen-Togashi and Setsuko Terasaki
JALT Omiya Member Presentations
Kyoko Suzuki and Jun Harada
1) Publishing: Past, Present and Future and 2) How to publish an article in The Language Teacher
1) Steve King and 2) Jerry Talandis Jr
Lessons from MAYA: Practical ideas for introducing, implementing, and sustaining autonomy in language classrooms
Eric Skier
More Community and Motivation Through Coloring
Miori Shimada
Peer-To-Peer Dialogue Journals
Steve Connolly Ed.D.
Presentation Zen: How to design and deliver compelling presentations
Garr Reynolds
(1) Almost Zero Prep Activities; (2) Error Analysis of High School Student Essays
(1) Conrad Matsumoto; (2) Asako Kato
My Share
Various speakers
Are they experienced? Designing projects for English language learners
Michael Stout
What makes a good workshop?
Phil Brown and Colin Skeats
My Share
Various presenter
Reading and Young Learners: Song Lyrics for Reading Content with Young Learners
Richard Barber, Toyo Gakuen University
Eiken STEP test
STEP organization representative
Who Puts the Play in the Role-play?
Mitch Goodman
Extensive Reading
Daniel Stewart / Richard Ascough
My Share
Ricardo Kuma, Masa Tsuneyasu, Chikahiko Okada, Abdel Ibrahim
Two Presentations: Picture Books, Storytelling and Imaginative Learning; Native English Teachers - ideas for self introductions at elementary school
Patricia Daly Oe, Irina Babanova
Grading Rubrics: An interactive assessment tool
Paul Rowan
Using pictures and sound files in the classroom
Lawrence Cisar, PhD., CP, RP
JALT Omiya My Share and Bounenkai
The talented members and guests of JALT Omiya
Podcasting: A new way to reach students.
Robert Diem Seigakuin University (and of The Bob and Rob Show)
Changes and Challenges in EFL Education in Japan
Shinichi Izumi, Sophia University
Music in the EFL Classroom
Steven Morgan, Daito Bunka University
Two Presentations: Unions and Labour Disputes; A co-operative model for promoting change at university.
Masao Sasaki (Tokyo-Area University Part-time Teachers Union); Nick Wood (University Teachers Union)
My Share
The talented members and guests of JALT Omiya
Student Projects in the EFL Classroom - Why and How.
Chuck Sandy
Using Cooperative Learning Techniques in English Lessons
Kumiko Fushino, Temple University Japan
Omiya Teaching Pre-Teens: Problems and Possibilities
Aleda Krause, Seigakuin University
JALT International Conference Preview
Eric Skier, Masa Tsuneyasu, Kyoko Miyazato
My Share / Bonenkai (end of year party)
The talented members and guests of JALT Omiya
Program Revision
Dann Gossman, Kanto Gakuen University
Tactics for Better High School Language Learning
Karl O'Callaghan, Oxford University Press
Effective Ways to Prepare for the TOEIC
Joe Falout
The Illusion of Synonyms
Andy Boon, Takushoku University
My Share
JALT Omiya members and guests
Current Trends and the Future of Elementary School English Activities
Tom Merner, Reitaku University
A Tinderbox for your Thoughts
Hugh Nichol, Miyazaki Municipal University
Using Magic in the Classroom
David Gann - Seigakuen University
Teaching Listening to Low Level Learners and Teaching the Strategies of Speaking
Alastair Graham-Marr (Author Communication Spotlight)
My Share and End of year party
Various speakers
A Box of Delights: Stories for Extensive Reading
Jennifer Bassett, Series Editor, Bookworms Library
VEN: Volunteer Educational Network
Nicole White
Beats! and Stories with The Oxford Picture Dictionary
Mayuka Habbick
Learner Opportunities Outside the Classroom
Ken Biegel
Gaining a Better Understanding of Student Perceptions of University Education
Mehran Sabet, Seigakuin University
Self-Evaluation as a Tool for Learner Development
Mary Christianson and Heidi Evans Nachi
English Education at Japanese Universities for Technology
Emiko Hirose Horton, Shibaura Institute of Technology and Sayuri Yoshizawa, Tokyo Denki University
An Activity in a Communicative Language Classroom - Applying Research Methods of Pragmatics
Sayoko Yamashita, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
My Share
JALT Omiya members and guests
EFL Materials Development for Elementary School Children
Stan Pederson, Chiyoda-ku Board of Education
Genki English: Elementary School English
Richard Graham & Will Jasprizza
Productive Pressure - Motivating Students and Tired Teachers
Don Maybin, Shonan Institute of Technology
Using Movie Scripts, Lyrics, and Pictures from the Internet
Rich Porter, Mie University
Systems for Success: Designing Activities for the Junior/Senior High School English Class
Roger Pattimore
The Cancer of Competition: Games in the ESL Classroom
Chris Hunt, Wise Hat
Encouraging Listening Skills, and Practical Techiniques and Vocabulary Development for High School and Adult Students
Andrew Tope, Longman ELT
Meaningful Personal Discourse in the Classroom....Despite Textbooks
Rob Hughes and Simon Evans, Seigakuin University
Hanami Party (Cherry Blossom Viewing Party)
It's a party!
Winning the Struggle to Teach High School Students to Communicate
Phil Julien, Saitama Medical University
The Art of Composing Haiku in English
Kanda Sosuke, Haiku Society of America
What EFL Teachers Can Do to Stop the Spread of AIDS in Japan
Louise Haynes, Nanzan University
Fluency vs. Accuracy: Habbick on Havoc
Robert Habbick, Oxford University Press
JALT 2002 Conference Preview
Simon Evans, International Christian University; Phil Julien, Bunka Women's Univesity; Paul Lyddon, Seigakuin University
Vocabulary and Grammar as Foundations for Reading Instruction
William Grabe, Northern Arizona University
My Share: Sharing Activities from Our English Language Classrooms (followed by Bonenkai)
Various Omiya JALT Chapter Members
Two presentations: (1) Card Games to Get Students to Talk, and (2) Make Your Own Web-Based CALL Program
(1) Aleda Krause, author of SuperKids and SuperTots. (2) Larry Cisar and Dann Gossman, Kanto Gakuen.
Against All Odds: The Challenges of being a High School English Teacher in Japan
Charles Browne, Aoyama Gakuin University
Introducing Public Elementary School English and the Monbusho Handbook
Tom Merner, Japan College of Foreign Languages
Star Taxi
Theo Steckler and Marc Sheffner
Getting Ready for Speech and Debate
Charles LeBeau, co-author of Discover Debate and Getting Ready for Speech
Extensive Reading with Graded Readers: Reading Beyond the Classroom
Jeffrey Herman, Oxford University Press
A Task Based Approach to Using Video in Content Courses
Evelyn J. Naoumi, Meiji University
Cultures Alive! Multicultural Education for Children
Michele Milner
My Share Live Part 3
Various
Kids' Christmas Party
Various