This is an archive of all of the past events of Gifu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching on ELT Calendar.
(1) English as a lingua franca (ELF): Empowering Japanese learners in a university World Englishes course; (2) Character Building Blocks For English Class; (3) Teaching Digital Literacy
(1) Corazon T. Kato (Chubu Gakuin University); (2) Kim Horne; (3) Marie Kjeldgaard (Nanzan University)
Inclusive Teaching Methods for the 1 In 10 Neurodiverse Learners In Mainstream Classes
Alex Burke
(1) Character Building Blocks for English Class; (2) Motivating Critical Thinking Through Graded Readers
(1) Kim Horne; (2) Heather Doiron
(1) Event Diversity and Equity ELT Japan; (2) JALT Code of Conduct
(1) Tanja McCandie; (2) Katie Cahill
Gifu JALT Presentations: 1. Increasing Diversity From Within; 2. The Purpose and Development of the JALT Code of Conduct
Brent Simmonds (Aichi Gakuin University) and Tanja McCandie (Meijo University)
Understanding and Applying Case Study Research
Wendy M. Gough (Tokai University School of Marine Science and Technology)
Ancestor Lessons - Sharing Personal Histories In The Classroom
Ben Backwell, Nagoya City University
Graded Readers and Global Issues: A Hard Sell?
Catriona Takeuchi (THT SIG), Ann Mayeda (Konan Women's University)
Introduction of iPad Video Materials and Methods for Task-Based Group Discussion in English
Kazumi Kato (Tokai University)
To Coordinate, or Not to Coordinate: That is the Question.
Jackson Lee (Gifu University)
Academic Reading Circles in the English Language Learning Classroom
Michael Stout (University of Tsukuba)
Applications and Task Development for Smartphone VR in the EL Classroom: an Overview
Josh Brunotte (Nanzan University), Chris Hastings (Nagoya University of Foreign Studies)
Developing Entrepreneurial Mindsets through Narrative
Philip McCasland (Fukushima University)
(1) Writing for Fluency or Accuracy: Catch 22? (2) Instruction-giving: Effective Procedural Instructions
Andy Boon (Cengage)
Using the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) to Improve Language Teaching in Japan
Morten Hunke (Aoyama Gakuin University)
Creating a Successful Extensive Reading Library
Lesley Ito, LIXON Education
Breaking the Mold
Bill Fugate (La Porte International Kindergarten)
English as a lingua franca: Past, present, and our response
Alan Thompson, Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University
English as Therapy: Neuroscience in the classroom
Spencer Robinson (AUT University)
Engaging with Challenging Texts and Content
Alan Thompson (Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University)
Creativity: East & West, Inside & Outside the Box
Cameron Smith (Aichi Gakuin University)
Once upon a time: Folktale in Extensive Reading Class
Anna Loseva (Rikkyo University)
(1) Expatriate perceptions of entrance exams in Japan; (2) How to get published in JALT publications
Melodie Cook (University of Niigata Prefecture)
English Project classes and the Global Goals
Brent Simmonds (Aichi Gakuin University)
Pidgin and Creole Languages
Craig Alan Volker (James Cook University)
Creative teaching for 21st century learners
Barbara Hoskins Sakamoto (International Teacher Development Institute)
They Like Reading What?! An Introduction to and Discussion of Boys Love Manga and Other Media in Japan
James Welker (Kanagawa University)
JALT2016 Four Corners Tour: Scaffolding the Writing Process
Dorothy Zemach
Tailoring Digital Music Material for the EFL Classroom
Steve Quasha (Sugiyama Jogakuen University)
Characteristics and Uses of Teacher Personal Narratives in the Language Classroom
Suzanne Bonn (Aston University)
Teaching the Question of Culture
Brett Hack (Aichi Prefectural University)
Re-writing Classic Foreign Literature As Graded Readers
Alastair Lamond
(1) Retasking Dictogloss; (2) Extremely Short Stories (ESS)
Mike Stockwell (Sugiyama Jogakuen University), Saya Ike (Sugiyama Jogakuen University), Cheryl DiCello (Sugiyama Jogakuen University)
Teacher Employment Issues
Richard Miller (Kobe Gakuin University)
(1) Grading the Activity Not the Material; (2) Get Them to Ask You: Making Self-Intro Lessons More Student-Centred
(1) Mark Kulek (Gifu Kids); (2) Steven Charles (ALT, Gifu)
Character Development for Meaningful Communication
Aya Kawakami (Nanzan Junior College)
Money 101: Personal Finance, Investing, and Retirement for Residents of Japan
Ben Shearon (Tohoku University)
Gifu JALT Conference Preview
Brent Simmonds (Meijo University), David Barker (Gifu University), John Spiri (Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University)
Creating classroom questionnaires
Robert Croker, Nanzan University
Pecha Kucha Event
Wendy Gough, Clair Taylor, Nami Sakata, Naoki Akahane, Corazon Talam Kato, Kim Horne, Seiya Kojima and Satoshi Hoshiai
Practical and Unique Ideas for Student Engagement and Classroom Management.
Howard Higa (Chubu Gakuin University)
Yardsticks of Quality in Japanese Higher Education
Sarah Louisa Birchley (Toyo Gakuen University)
Cooperative learning: It's not about teaching, it's about learning
Joel Laurier (Gunma Kokusai Academy)
Workshop: Using Japanese cultural techniques in the foreign language classroom
Morten Hunke (Aichi Prefectural University)
Humor in EFL: Gold Mine or Mine Field?
Scott Gardner (Okayama University)
Mind And Body: Active Learning And Teaching Strategies
Marco Brazil (Smart Kids Circle)
Dictation and internet media: Activities integrating old and new
Mark Rebuck (Meijo University)
Gifu JALT Conference Preview
Brent Simmonds, Kathleen Cahill, Mike Stockwell, John Spiri
Keeping Kids Happy, Active and Engaged
Catherine Littlehale Oki, Notre Dame Elementary School
Here we are, now motivate us: Strategies for generating student motivation
Andy Boon (Toyo Gakuen University)
Bridging the gap: Neuroscience and education
Adam Jenkins (Shizuoka Institute of Science and Technology)
Debate as an Intellectual and Physical Activity
David Kluge
New ways of teaching listening
Andrew Blyth (University of Canberra)
Introduction to Using iPads in the Language Classroom
Paul Daniels (Kochi University of Technology), Tom Gorham (Teikyo Jr/Sr High School, Komazawa University)
Puppets Sparking Affective Learning with Young Learners
Juan Alberto Lopez Uribe (Juan Uribe Ensino Afetivo, Sao Paulo)
Wh's of Our Profession
Umida Ashurova (Nanzan University)
Embrace Your Power to Connect: Creative Techniques to Improve Teamwork and Communication
Mhairi Robson (Sunnyside International)
Program-Tailored Student Placement
David Laurence (Chubu University) and Matt Smith (Sugiyama Jogakuen University)
Fluency in Reading Classes
Bjorn Fuisting
Empowering Young Readers with the Brain in Mind
Mari Nakamura
A Virtual Asian Textbook Tour
Najma Janjua, Kagawa Prefectural University of Health Sciences
Vocabulary: Meaning, Form, Pronunciation and Beyond
Brad Deacon (Nanzan University, Seto)
ELT 2.0
Michael Stout, Toyo Gakuen University, Tokyo
Developing a Motivational Classroom Environment
Steven Paydon (Tokai University)
Personal Learning Networks - The What, Why and How
Darren Elliott
My Share Workshop
Gifu Chapter Members
Testing and Evaluation: Alternative means and methods
Mike Guest
An Introduction to the Montessori Method
Karen Ricks
Getting Inside Your Students' Minds Using Think-Aloud Protocols (TAPs)
Robert Croker
Stirring the Senses: Reflective Portfolios and Online Assessments
Suzanne Bonn Miyake
From Curiosity to Competency: Intercultural Activities for the EFL Classroom
Jon Dujmovich
The Communicative Classroom: What can be taught?
Alastair Graham-Marr
Designing and Implementing Discipline-Specific Projects to Motivate Non-Majors
Paul Moritoshi, Himeji Dokkyo University
Materials Production and Evaluation for Young Learners: Six principles
Catherine Littlehale Oki
Getting Back to Basics in English Language Teaching
David Barker
Using Mobile Phones in the Language Classroom
Alex Burke
SELHi Project: Enriching EFL through the teaching of pragmatics
Jeremie Bouchard (Sapporo Sacred Heart School)
Brazilian Education in Tokai
Claudio da Silva (Escola Comunitaria Paulo Freire) and Craig Alan Volker (Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University)
Vygotsky in Your Pocket: Walk Away With 5 Effective Classroom Collaboration Techniques
Mike Stockwell
Exploring Portfolio Assessment in the EFL Classroom
Steve Quasha, Sugiyama Women's University (Nagoya)
Phonetics and Phonology: A crash course in human language pronunciation.
Jon Catanzariti, Ogaki Board of Education
Stories that don't begin with 'Once upon a time'
Bob Jones, REJ English House
Bringing English and Intercultural Activities to Young Children
Kim Horne and Aya Asano, Izumi Chuo Kindergarten, Gifu
The Pecha-kucha Group Share from the JALT National Conference
Various Members
Christmas & Bonen-kai Party
Turkey Dinner
Tools of the Trade: Utilizing the Video-iPod to Deliver Engaging EFL Content
Bill Pellowe
Exploring Multi-Sensory Learning
Kim Horne
Meaning-Focused Learning Through Drama
Kathi Emori, Nagoya Women's University
The Ins and Outs of Getting Published
Steve Cornwell, Ed.D., Osaka Jogakuin College
Exploring ways to use communicative language tasks with grammar-based (exam-oriented) high school English lessons
Masaomi Kitamura, Uguisudani High School
TPR-S Storybook Fun
Melinda Kawahara
Christmas and Bonen-kai Party
Turkey Dinner
Methods to Conquer Pronunciation Difficulties
Victoria Taylor, ECC Foreign Language Institute
Present Differenty: How to give a PowerPoint presentation that engages, inspires, and connects
Garr Reynolds, Kansai Gaidai University
My Share: Inspiration and Creative Lesson Planning
Paul D. Tanner, Nagoya City University
EFL Young Learners Poster Session
Gifu JALT Members
Methods to Conquer Pronunciation Difficulties - Part 2
Victoria Taylor
Nobody's Assistant: Flying solo in a high school classroom
Les Smith
Communicative English in Junior High: The JTE and ALT Working Together
Dan Vandiver and Kumiko Yamamoto
Christmas and Bonen-kai Party
Turkey Dinner
TOEIC - Ways to boost student scores
Everyone
English Education Innovations in Gifu
Yoshimi Enya and Chisato Ono
Field Notes Facilitator
John Gunning
Storytelling in the EFL Classroom
Sean Gaffney
Phonics and Kids
Mark Kulek and Mike Stockwell
The Conversation Circle
Kim Horne
Activities for Communication in English
Akemi Miyake and Isshin Ito
Talking about the TALK system
Johann Junge
JSL, Japanese as a Second Language: Learning it and Teaching It
Yuko Yamamoto and Hiromasa Imai
Proactive and Resonant Teaching for Value Perception Enhancement in the EFL Classroom
Paul Raymond Doyon
ELT Material Use and Design: Problems and Resolutions
Kenneth Biegel
New Directions in the Teaching of English
Jack C. Richards
Teaching English in Elementary School
Sheila Ryan-Hara and Shizuko Nakamura
Ganbare ALT! (Assistant Langauge Teacher)
Vinko Bosnyak
Serious Fun ... a philosophy for teaching kids
Kelly McKenna
Language Learning - A Mission of Discovery
Margaret Yamanaka
Power-up! Neat Ideas and Wild Materials
Robert Habbick, Oxford University Press
Activities for Communication in English
Kanae Noda and Corazon Kato
English Education in the Japanese Elementary School
Kobayashi Keiko
Effective Use of Songs In and Out of the Classroom
Brian Cullen, Nagoya Institute of Technology
From Apathy to Autonomy in the University EFL Class through the Enhancement of Perceived Value
Paul Raymond Doyon (Asahi University) and Brad Deacon (Nanzan University)
Conversational Storytelling in the Language Class
Bob Jones
Storytelling in the ESL classroom
Sean Gaffney, Nagoya City University
Developing Discourse Competence Through Storytelling
Paul Doyon, Asahi University
Assessing Film Clips for Language Acquisition and Cultural Understanding
Steve Quasha, Gifu Shoutoku University
Conversation Strategies & Timed Conversations
Tom Kenny
Using Target Language in Beginner Learner Classroom
Liam Morgan, University of Technology, Sydney