Creative Activities for Teaching about Countries and Cultures

Sunday, July 13th, 2008, 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM

Speaker: Kip Cates, Faculty of Regional Sciences, Tottori University

This workshop will introduce EFL classroom activities designed to promote knowledge, awareness and curiosity about the countries and cultures of the world. Participants will discuss global education approaches to teaching for intercultural understanding, then experience activities involving roleplay, photos and video designed to stimulate interest in the wider world, promote cross-cultural empathy, build critical thinking skills and overcome stereotypes.

Organization: Matsuyama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Matsuyama JALT)

Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 1,000 yen

Venue: Shinonome High School Kinenkan 4F

Location: Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan

Contact Matsuyama JALT

Kiyoshi Shioiri

Work phone: 089-931-6211