This is an archive of all of the past events of Yokohama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching on ELT Calendar.
Cooperative learning: Teaching that is as easy as 1-2-3-4
Joel Laurier (Gunma Kokusai Academy)
Technology in Language Teaching
Kevin Ryan, Dan Ferreira, Simeon Flowers, Travis Cote and Brett Milliner
My Question
Anyone Attending
Raising Gender Awareness in the EFL Community in Japan: A closer examination of gender in the classroom and in the workplace.
Kristie Collins (Tsukuba University) Reiko Yoshihara Diane Nagatomo
Exploring The Value Of Student Self-transcription
Simon Cooke and Colin Skeates
Conversation Activities (followed by Elections and AGM)
Sean Anderson, Nathaniel French
YoJALT December MyShare
Several presenters
Enhancing Students' Motivation: Imagining an L2 Self
Garold Murray (Okayama University)
Applying Principles of Social Psychology for Better Classroom Management
Leander Hughes (Saitama University)
Humor: Theory and Implications for Teaching
Ted Quock (Keisen University)
Appreciative Inquire Activites and Ideal Classmates Research
Tim Murphey
TOEFL iBt Workshop
Kazuya Kito, Terry Yearley
TOEFL iBt Workshop
Kazuya Kito, Terry Yearley
Self Access Centers
Brett Milliner (Tamagawa University), Travis Coyte (Tamagawa University), Darrell Wilkinson (Soka University) and Bob Morrison (Kanada University of International Studies)
JALT National Conference Preview
Various
Negotiating the discipline: Writing for publication in TEFL/TESL
Theron Muller (University of Toyama)
End of Year My Share and Party
Various
Content-Based Language Learning
Mike Guest
Cross-cultural Pragmatics and Communicative Competence
Megumi Kawate-Mierzejewska
(1) English Rakugo; (2) Older Students as both Teachers and Learners
(1) Tatsuya Sudo; (2) Tadashi Ishida
(1) From Phonics to Literacy; (2) Teaching Critical Thinking Skills
(2) Brad Semans; (2) John Finucane
An All-Yokohama-Member Presentation Special Event
Andy Roomy, Tanya Erdelyi, Katsuya Yokomoto
Practical Ideas for Teaching Pronunciation
Ayako Kanamaru (Caritas Junior/Senior High), Chie Shiramizu (Kyoei University), and Terry Yearley
Action Research mini-conference
Robert Croker (Nanzan University)
(1) Critical Media Literacy; (2) Global Issues in Scholarly Writing: Towards Academic Publication
(1) Anna Husson Isozaki; (2) Atsushi Iida
Teachers Helping Teachers Showcase
Bill Mboutsiadis, Jenny Morgan, Yuki Maehara, Joe Tomei and others.
My Share
Several speakers
Technology in the Classroom
Mary Nobuoka, Darren Elliot
YoJalt February Meeting: TOEFL Integrated Writing
Alastair Graham-Marr, Michael Ringen, Terry Yearley
CANCELED: YoJALT March Meeting
canceled
Writing Center Workshop
Jennie Roloff, Robert Moreau, Peter Cassidy
Critical Thinking Mini Conference
David Gann, Jennie Roloff, Hugh Graham-Marr
Improve Memory and Learning: 5 Powerful Teaching Techniques for EFL
Robert Murphy
Rehearsals For JALT National
Michael Mondejar, Joel Nourier, Bill Mboutsiadis, Linamaria Valdivia, Edward Sanchez, Carol Begg
Using Conflict Resolution Techniques for Language Learning
Chris Stillwell (Sojo International Language Center, Kumamoto)
My Share and End of Year Party
Open to Members
Two Presentations on Extensive Reading
David Williams, Jennifer Yphantides
Task-Based Language Learning in Japan
Shinichi Izumi, Eric Setoguchi, Naoko Mochizuki
Classrom Cohesion
Steve Paydon and Yukari Saiki
Reflective Teaching
1) Rob Moreau and Allen Lindskoog; 2) Polina Mitkova
Mini Conference: A Day With Vocabulary
Featured Speakers: Rob Waring, Philip Shigeo Brown, Rory Rosszell
Three Presentations on Homework
John Spiri, Gota Hayashi, Teruko Nakajima
Getting Real: adding authentic communication to EFL classes through project work
Michael Stout
Guided Action Reserach Project: A beginning
TBA
Action Research Project- chapter one finished
TBA
Using a Classroom Response System
Jonathon Lynch
Eureka! Finding a direction forward with research planning
Andy Boon (Toyo Gakuin University)
Doing Teacher Research: Collecting and Analizing Data
Greg Sholdt
Elementary School English Activities: Mutual Benefits of University Students' Teaching Support
Yuri Hosoda (Kanagawa Uni.), David Aline (Kanagawa Uni.), Masato Sugimoto and Saori Maekawa (Kanagawa Uni. students), and Seiji Nagumo (Yokohama City Nishiterao Daini Elementary)
Word Association and the Mental Lexicon
Philip Shigeo Brown
Discourse, Teaching and Video Journals
Colin Skeates, Seisen University
Teaching Micro-Skills for the TOEFL iBT Speaking Tasks and Independent Writing Task
Terry Yearley
Brazilian or Japanese: choosing the best education for children
Toshiko Sugino (National Defense Academy)
Dynamite Debates: A Case Study
Tom Anderson
Teaching Yoga to Children through English
Elizabeth Knight
Why do Students Lose their Motivation?
Kiwa Arai
Content-Based Instruction Workshop: Windows on Teaching Young Learners
Mitsue Allen-Tamai
Fun Activities with Junior and Senior-High Learners
Jonathan Robinson
NLP and Feldenkrais: Body and Mind in the Classroom
Sylive Kuehne
Making a Small-class Atmosphere in Big University Classes
Theron Muller
Practical Pragmatics: Teaching Speech Acts in EFL Classrooms
Toshiyuki Suzuki
Teaching English to Older Learners
Tadashi Ishida
Toybox, Music box: Teaching Young and Special Needs Learners with Classical Music, Toys, and Mexican Music
Francisco Sanchez
The Song of Myself: Haiku in the EFL Classroom
Trudie Heiman
1) Blogs as a Teacher Research Tool; 2) Teaching Comparative Religion
1) Renata Suzuki 2) Jean-Paul DuQuette
Hyper-reading
Matt Sparling
Japanese University Students' Stereotypes of Chinese and American Foreigners: A Quantitative Study
Christopher J. Long (Sophia University), Hisako Otsuka, and Naoki Ikeda
Video Storyline: Actively Engaging Learners with Film
Daniel Ferreira, High School English Instructor for Kawasaki City
English Blast: A Model English Enrichment Program for Bilingual Children in Japan
Holly Thompson (Instructor at Yokohama City University, Author of Ash and Cofounder of English Blast)
Children's English Education at Bilingual and English Schools Across Asia
Jason Good
Collaborative Learning Through Debates
Chantal Hemmi, British Council
Phonetic Features of British, American & Indian TV Newscasters' Speech and Responses of Listeners
Nidumolu Syamala, CIEFL (India)
Two presentations: Alternatives to Standard Testing: Self/Peer Evaluations & Portfolios; Constructive Teacher Engagement with University Leadership
Scott Bronner, Nick Wood
Two Presentations: Wrestling With Writing: A Case Study; Nontraditional Extreme Storytelling Activities
Tom Anderson and M. Delano Cannegieter
VEN: Sustainable English teacher development in Southeast Asia
Roger Pattimore
Introducing Self-directed Learning to College Students
Marc Sheffner
Pronunciation Clinic for Non-native Teachers of English
Ron Thornton
Effective Groupwork Guidelines
Christopher Jon Poel & Robert M. Homan
Cooperative Development as a Medium for Teacher Development
Andrew Boon
Wrestling with Writing
Tom Anderson
Using Video & Internet for Intercultural Education
Scott Bronner, Sophia University
Applying Cross-Cultural Simulations in Japanese Contexts
Tim Newfields
Lifelong Language Learning Conference
LIOJ, JALT and ETJ members
Local Innovations in Public School English Language Teaching
Elizabeth Knight, Yokohama Board of Education
Energetic Ecosongs for Kids & Helping High Schoolers' Fluency
Renata Suzuki, Eigo de Asobo
Off their log and into English: Getting Learners to Effectively Interact
Nick Lyne, part of Interacting
Top Up Communication
Alastair Graham-Marr, ABAX Ltd.
ELT Materials Use & Design: Problems & Resolutions
Kenneth Biegel
Using Movies & TV Programs for Learning English
"Linda" Lyudmila Fudzikata and Small Group Discussion
International Drama to Spark ELT
Covenant Players International Drama Company
Speaking of Kids
David Harrington
LIOJ MiniConference: Creative Teaching Ideas
Various LIOJ staff and area teachers
Group Brainstorming on ELT Problems, Ideas & Successes
All Who Come!
PhonePass Development & Testing Listening
Jud Taylor
"I'm only doing this class because I have to!" -- Compulsory English Classes
Annette Kaye, Waseda University
New Directions in Teaching English
Jack C. Richards
The Use of Proverbs in Teaching Communicative English
Bill Dare
Utilizing Tasks in Teaching English
Onoda Sakae, Kanda University of International Studies
TBA
TBA
From Endangered Languages to Content-based Reading
David Hough of Shonan Institute of Technology
Intercultural Instruction Ideas & Motivating Projects
Scott Bronner of Waseda University's Center for International Education
Two workshops for language teachers
Tom Anderson, Stephen Shrader
Can Teaching Culture in the EFL/ESL Classroom Be Harmful?
Michael Guest
On the Go: Addressing Motivation through Travel English
Jonah Glick, Longman ELT, Pearson Education Japan
Content Based Instruction as a Framework for Teaching Reading
William Grabe, Northern Arizona University
Drama-tic Improvements to English Teaching Using Drama
Kristie Collins of The DramaWorks Team
Intgegrating the Four Skills Through Debate
Charles LeBeau, co-author of Discover Debate and Getting Ready for Speech
Classroom Rubrics: How to Increase Authentic Student-Student Communication in the Classroom
Dave Hough
Motivation to Learn in the FL Classroom: Characteristics and Strategies for Success
Michael Mathis, Tsurumi SHS in Yokohama
Increasing Students' Involvement in the English Language Classroom
Hattori Takahiko, Otsuma Women's University
Problem solving as a Means of Oral and Written Expression through Role-Play
Nathalie Lewis
Classroom Rubrics: How to Increase Authentic Student-Student Communication in the Classroom
Dave Hough
Karaoke Day: Using Songs in the English-Language Classroom
Tom Anderson
Introducing Public Elementary School English and the Monbusho Handbook
Tom Merner, Japan College of Foreign Languages