Various, TBA

English teaching is changing. Students have more exposure to foreign culture and travel. English is being introduced as part of primary education. International travel is becoming part of many high school students’ experiences. Asia is growing rapidly and English is becoming the common language of the region. Speaking is becoming part of International tests like TOEFL. In effect, the world is changing, and we need to change with it. This seminar will focus on the 5 years that comprise the three years of Senior High School with the first two years of university. We hope to add to the discussion on how to overcome challenges in preparing students for the future.
(Keynote Lecture) 13:00-14:30
“Be prepared to speak: Teachers as public speakers with confidence and presence.”
Prof. Kazuhiro Nomura, Kobe City University of International Studies
Workshops in Japanese:
1) 10:00-11:00　小学校外国語活動指導実践英語ノートを楽しむアクティビティ
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　牧野眞貴 関西国際大学
2) 11:10-12:10　日本の英語教育で養成すべきコミュニケーション能力中等高等教育の役割と連携
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　佐々木緑　吉田桂子　安川佳子 関西国際大学　白木智士 立命館大学
3) 14:40-15:40　　中高の教科書を用いた発音　音読指導
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　有本純 河内山真理 関西国際大学　山本誠子 神戸学院大学
“Workshops & Presentations in English (Room 501 & Room 502)
Room A: 501
1) 10:00-10:30 “Who said Japanese students can’t speak English?”
Jonathan Aliponga & Eugene Vahknenko (Kansai University of International Studies)
2) 10:35-11:05 “Using real-world content to promote cross-cultural communication”
Michael Cahill (Cengage Learning)
3) 11:10-11:40 “Movie Novelization: An ER variant”
Michael Redfield (Osaka University of Economics)
4) 11:45-12:15 “iZone and blended learning: the means to embrace challenges in English pedagogy” Roger Palmer (Pearson Longman)
5) 14: 40-15:10 “E-learning skills checklist for students (and teachers!)”
Michael Wilkins (Kansai University of International Studies)
6) 15:15-15:45 “TOEFL IBT – Understanding the TOEFL test and how to help students prepare” Gerald Williams (Kansai University of International Studies)
7) 15:50-16:10 “Fostering more student autonomy” Craig Gamble (Kansai University of International Studies)
Room B: 502
1) 10:00-10:30 “Creating a community of learners: KUIS model”
Midori Sasaki (Kansai University of International Studies)
2) 10:35-11:05 “Joy of learning English as a foreign language – What forms learners’ motivation” Daisuke Kimura (Kansai University of International Studies)
3) 11:10-11:40 “Teacher and Student expectations of effective language teaching as a problem for motivation” Ryan Richardson (Ritsumeikan University)
4) 11:45-12:15 “Confidence is your student’s passport to success”
Yoshiko Hashimoto (Oxford University Press)
5) 14: 40-15:10 “Computers in the classroom: The practices and perceptions of Japanese English teachers” Andrew Sowter (Kansai University of International Studies)
6) 15:15-15:45 “Overcoming challenges and preparing learners for the future through travel motivated projects” Simon Thomas (Osaka Prefecture University)
7) 15:50-16:20
“Attaining proficient pronunciation and reading fluency in high school may contribute significantly to overall English performance for Japanese college students”
Trent G. Spriggs (Kinki University)
“Display of teaching materials (10:00-16:15) Room 505 & Room 506)
Cengage Learning, Oxford University Press, Pearson Longman,
***Lunch is provided by the publishers! (Room 504)
This event is co-sponsored by Kansai University of International Studies, Kobe JALT.