Okinawa JALT holds language learning/teaching-related presentations and/or workshops, generally on the 3rd Saturday of each month at Meio University Research Center(northern area) and the 3rd Sunday of each month at Okinawa Christian College/University(southern area),in most months except the JALT conference month (Oct or Nov). In July/August we hold our annual family BBQ beach party/picnic and in December our annual family Christmas brunch/bonenkai. Both these events are open to the public and families/spouses/children of members.
We currently have members from Okinawa, Japan, South Africa, the U.K., the U.S.A. and Canada. We range in age from our 20s to our 70s! Our members are elementary/junior/senior high school teachers, university faculty (full and part time), language school owners and teachers and individuals who are just interested in language teaching topics or English language practice because most presentations are given in English.
In addition to the information-packed JALT publication, The Language Teacher, which all members receive, we publish a local monthly newsletter, distributed at the meetings, including reviews of previous presentations, information about current and future presentations and notes about national and international events.
We welcome all individuals who are interested in language learning/teaching. We are a diverse, fascinating and fun group. Check us out!
/mensore/! /irashaimase/!
Our Officers
- Chapter President: Latham, Caroline C.
- Membership Chair: Webb, David
- Program Chair: Latham, Caroline C.
- Publicity Chair: Wood, Chris
- Treasurer: Gima, Kirsten
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*****To celebrate Okinawa JALT's 30 years of providing a forum for language learners and teachers to share ideas and expertise and help each other have more fulfilling experiences in their language work, a variety of presentations will be provided. There will be workshops and talks according to theme throughout the day, except during the key note speakers' presentation/s. Rooms and halls will be theme-oriented, with OASTEC and teaching English to children in one room, junior/senior high school English teaching (JET ALTs will play a vital role with the presentations in this room.)in another, university English language teaching/learning issues in another, Japanese language teaching and learning in another room, etc. There will be many options to choose from, depending on one's needs and interests.
*****Poster Sessions by teachers and language learners will be presented during the lunch hour and an extensive Educational Materials Display will take place throughout the day, with several publishers participating.
*****Special Services: *Child care will be provided, free of charge. *Upon registering in the morning, participants can order a special lunch bento for a minimum charge. *Unlimited free,and easily accesible, parking is available.
*****N.B. Please note that, while we are emphasizing "local talent" for this special anniversary event, we also have presenters lined up from other prefectures and, in fact, still have some spaces available for additional presenters.
*****If you are interested in participating as a presenter, please contact the current chapter president of Okinawa JALT, or one of the other officers, as soon as possible. The president's direct email address is: . Looking forward to hearing from YOU!
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