NoneAll current Kyoto members are invited to attend our annual general meeting (AGM), which will be held on Saturday, December 14, from 11 AM – 12:15 PM at Campus Plaza Kyoto, 6F Ritsumeikan Satellite Room. Meet your new and continuing officers, hear about what we’ve achieved this year, and work with us to help plan […]

Rintaro Sato (Nara University of Education), Natsuko Shintani (Kansai University)Thinking about the incompatibility of TBLT and reconsideration of PPP-based approach in the Japanese EFL environment Rintaro Sato (Nara University of Education) One of the most important objectives of English Education in Japan is to develop students’ communicative abilities. Thus, students have to be engaged in […]

Tanja McCandie (Chair, JALT Research Grant Committee, Code of Conduct Committee), Greg Scholdt (Consulting Editor, JALT Journal)Morning session: Writing your JALT Research Grant Proposal This presentation will discuss the goals, requirements, and schedule of the 2020 JALT Research Grants. Presenters will talk about application procedures, what makes a strong proposal, tips about what should and […]

Betsy LavoletteMany of us have posted our support for #BlackLivesMatter on social media, attended marches, donated money, etc., and are wondering what the next steps are. How can we make Kyoto JALT a comfortable space for all language teachers? What can we do to promote social justice in our classrooms? Together, let’s discuss some actions […]

Thomas AmundrudThis is a monthly event that features a Kyoto JALT member and afterward, everyone is welcome to just hang out and have a few drinks. This might be a fun way to get your presentation out AND keep up with your colleagues and friends. We are welcoming proposals at any time and will negotiate […]

Betsy LavoletteMany of us have posted our support for #BlackLivesMatter on social media, attended marches, donated money, etc., and are wondering what the next steps are. How can we make Kyoto JALT a comfortable space for all language teachers? What can we do to promote social justice in our classrooms? Together, let’s discuss some actions […]

Betsy LavoletteMany of us have posted our support for #BlackLivesMatter on social media, attended marches, donated money, etc., and are wondering what the next steps are. How can we make Kyoto JALT a comfortable space for all language teachers? What can we do to promote social justice in our classrooms? Together, let’s discuss some actions […]

Curtis Kelly, Amanda Gillis-FurutakaThis is a monthly event that features a Kyoto JALT member and afterward, everyone is welcome to just hang out and have a few drinks. This might be a fun way to get your presentation out AND keep up with your colleagues and friends. We are welcoming proposals at any time and […]

Betsy LavoletteMany of us have posted our support for #BlackLivesMatter on social media, attended marches, donated money, etc., and are wondering what the next steps are. How can we make Kyoto JALT a comfortable space for all language teachers? What can we do to promote social justice in our classrooms? Together, let’s discuss some actions […]

TBDThis is a monthly event that features a Kyoto JALT member and afterward, everyone is welcome to just hang out and have a few drinks. This might be a fun way to get your presentation out AND keep up with your colleagues and friends. We are welcoming proposals at any time and will negotiate with […]

Melodie Cook, Greg RouaultEveryone knows you need to publish, but not everyone knows the ins, outs, and rigors of the publishing process. Dr Melodie Cooke and Greg Rouault will deliver two back to back workshops on academic publishing from book reviews, conference reports to research articles. 1:00~ Getting Published in Peer-Reviewed Publications: What and What […]

Dr. Oussouby SackoAll Kyoto chapter members and friends are invited to our annual general meeting. The Kyoto chapter is honored to welcome Dr. Oussouby Sacko, President of Kyoto Seika University and JALT 2019 plenary speaker, as our keynote speaker. His keynote is entitled: Turning the crisis into an opportunity: Japanese universities in the post pandemic […]

Betsy Lavolette, PhD, Associate Professor of English, Kyoto Sangyo University1. From Emergency Remote Teaching to Online Learning: The Role of Professional Development Dr. Betsy Lavolette (Associate Professor, Kyoto Sangyo University) November 2020 Kyoto chapter Member Spotlight Most faculty have experienced emergency remote teaching (ERT) due to the ongoing pandemic. However, ERT should not be confused […]

Betsy Lavolette, PhD, Associate Professor of English, Kyoto Sangyo University1. From Emergency Remote Teaching to Online Learning: The Role of Professional Development Dr. Betsy Lavolette (Associate Professor, Kyoto Sangyo University) November 2020 Kyoto chapter Member Spotlight Most faculty have experienced emergency remote teaching (ERT) due to the ongoing pandemic. However, ERT should not be confused […]

Betsy Lavolette, PhD, Associate Professor of English, Kyoto Sangyo University1. From Emergency Remote Teaching to Online Learning: The Role of Professional Development Dr. Betsy Lavolette (Associate Professor, Kyoto Sangyo University) November 2020 Kyoto chapter Member Spotlight Most faculty have experienced emergency remote teaching (ERT) due to the ongoing pandemic. However, ERT should not be confused […]

Betsy Lavolette, PhD, Associate Professor of English, Kyoto Sangyo University1. From Emergency Remote Teaching to Online Learning: The Role of Professional Development Dr. Betsy Lavolette (Associate Professor, Kyoto Sangyo University) November 2020 Kyoto chapter Member Spotlight Most faculty have experienced emergency remote teaching (ERT) due to the ongoing pandemic. However, ERT should not be confused […]

Betsy Lavolette, PhD, Associate Professor of English, Kyoto Sangyo University1. From Emergency Remote Teaching to Online Learning: The Role of Professional Development Dr. Betsy Lavolette (Associate Professor, Kyoto Sangyo University) November 2020 Kyoto chapter Member Spotlight Most faculty have experienced emergency remote teaching (ERT) due to the ongoing pandemic. However, ERT should not be confused […]

Fiona Creaser (University of Kitakyushu), Yoshi Grote (Kyoto Sangyo University), Gwyn Helverson (Osaka University), Robert O’Mochain (Ritsumeikan University), Brian Cullen (Nagoya Institute of Technology), Sarah MulveyKyoto JALT and GALE Proudly Present Coming Together to Share Ideas About and Experiences of Harassment – A one-day workshop to enlighten and empower each other This one-day online workshop […]

Kyoto JALT’s “Post” Pandemic Practices Colloquium (with JALT’s Teacher Development SIG) Date: June 19th 1PM~ on Zoom 1:00-1:05 Opening 1:05-1:30 Moving forward: Reflections from a year of ERT by Adrianne Verla Uchida (Nihon University College of International Relations) With the start of 2021 continuing online, it offered the opportunity to look back on the past […]

Curtis Edlin, Yuri Imamura, Hisako YamashitaAdvising in Language Learning (ALL) is a growing field in language education that focuses on supporting language learners to become autonomous learners  (Benson, 2011; Mozzon-McPherson & Vismans, 2001; Mynard & Carson, 2012). In this joint event by JALT Kyoto and the Japan Association for Self-Access Learning (JASAL), participants will get […]

JALT Kyoto and JEMUN collaboration Bringing Model United Nations to Your Classroom September 4th, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Online event: Zoom  Zoom link: https://bit.ly/kyotojaltjemun What is Model United Nations? Model United Nations, also known as Model UN or MUN, is an academic simulation of the United Nations. Participants, referred to as delegates, […]

Makimi Kano, Kyoto Sangyo University, Yoko Kita, Kyoto Notre Dame University, Kahori Kobayashi, Ritsumeikan UniversityOur 2021 Annual General Meeting will be on November 6th from 1pm. We are honored to invite three featured speakers, Makimi Kano, Yoko Kita and Kahori Kobayashi. This event will be followed by a meet-and-greet with the 2021-2022 committee. Let’s discuss […]

Nicholas J. Wilson, Jackson Koon Yat Lee, Christina Coslian, Ryan Haggland-JALT KYOTO, ALT TRAINING ONLINE, AND SCHOOL OWNERS SIG PRESENT- December 4, 11 am – 2 pm, including social lunch hour Whether you are just starting out in your ELT career, or looking for a change, or planning for the future, this is a great […]

Gregory Paul Glasgow, Kelly Cargos, Mahboubeh Rakhshandehroo, Mayu KonakaharaSchedule (in JST) 10:00 – 11:00 Gregory Paul Glasgow 11:30 – 12:30 Kelly Cargos LUNCH 13:30 – 14:30 Mahboubeh Rakhshandehroo 15:00 – 16:00 Mayu Konakahara In order to attend this event, you need to register from the registration form below. NOTE: by providing your email, you will […]

UPDATES: Due to the pandemic, this event will be held in the online format. You can find more information on the event information page or our website. event page : https://jalt.org/event/kyoto/22-03-13-0 JALT Kyoto : https://kyotojalt.org/?p=2166&lang=ja#JM ———— On March 13, JALT Kyoto is holding a Publishers’ Fair at Campus Plaza in Kyoto. We are looking to […]