John Carle, Jack Bower, Hiroya Matsumoto, Hiroyo Nakagawa, Kathy Yamane, Andy Sowter

Keep the first Sunday in December free for the Annual Conference for the JALT Nara Chapter! The theme of the conference is simply Nara JALT, and the program showcases the work of our own chapter members.

9:45–10:00 Opening Address
10:00–10:45 Andy Sowter—The Reality of Climate Change Education
11:00–11:45 Hiroyo Nakagawa—Enhancing False Beginners’ Writing Skills Through Collaborative Tasks
12:00–12:45 Hiroya Matsumoto—Deliberate Practice in SLA
12:45–14:00 Lunch break
14:00–14:45 Jack Bower—Suggestions for Using Digital Gamification to Increase Learner Engagement
15:00–15:45 John Carle—The English Gym Series
16:00–16:45 Kathy Yamane—Tasks for Cultivating Inferencing Skills in Adult Language Learners
16:45–17:00 Closing Remarks

Six reasons to get excited about Nara JALT 2022 (plus one):
1. Location
The Nara Women’s University is a pleasant stroll from both Kintetsu Nara and JR Nara stations. And don’t be surprised if you meet some deer on your way into the campus.

2. Large lecture hall
A 300 m2 large lecture hall provides ample room for all chapter members to come together in a safely social-distanced setting.

3. Full day program
Three presentation slots in the morning session and three in the afternoon with plenty of time in between to relax, be social and enjoy a full day out in Nara.

4. Free for JALT members
It’s rare to be able to attend a conference for free but as a membership-based organisation, members can fully capitalise on membership.

5. Chapter member priority
Showcasing the work of Nara Chapter members. Whether it is research- or classroom-based, Nara chapter members can get excited about what is happening in education near them.

6. In-person event
This event will be held in person so we can all reconnect after three long years.

6.1 Online Option 
 For those unable to attend the event in person, is online option via Zoom is available (see Pre-registration below).

Pre-registration: https://forms.gle/Hmspomx5HD4vnwRa7
Onsite attendance: While registration on the day is possible, pre-registration is preferred to ease crowding, etc. Please use the link above to access the pre-registration form.
Online attendance: Pre-registration is required. The link to the event meeting on Zoom will be sent early on the morning of the event. Please use the link above to access the pre-registration form.