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Arnold Arao, Heather SuzukiTELL (Tokyo English Lifeline): Providing Mental Health Support to Japan’s International Community Arnold Arao, TELL Volunteer Coordinator TELL (Tokyo English Lifeline) is a not-for-profit organization providing mental health services to the international community in Japan, specifically addressing the countryโs growing mental health care needs. TELL’s main service is a free, confidential crisis […]
Nyein Su Hlaing, Tony WalshStudy Abroad and International Fieldwork Tony Walsh, Fukuchiyama University, Kyoto This presentation provides insights into two pilot courses involving students studying abroad in Australia (university students) and Canada (junior high school students). We discuss homestay and dormitory living, along with before/after reflections of students. We will also focus on hits and […]
At “world famous” local backpackers/cafe KAMP! Presenters contribute short, visually oriented presentations for 6 to 8 minutes on a topic important to them: research, philosophy of teaching, etc. (Hopefully your presentation will relate somehow to Japan, Okayama, and/or language teaching/learning, but it’s not a strict requirement.) Q&A after each presentation, the length of which depends […]
OFFICER MEETING From 15:00 to 17:00 JALT officers will meet at NDSU to discuss the year’s plans and introduce new officers. Everyone is invited to come along and see some of the inner workings of JALT Okayama. NEW YEAR SOIREE Starting at 17:00 we invite all JALT members and friends to come for an informal […]
Gavin ThomasGavin Thomas Presents If you have a disabled student in your class, you have to change your teaching style to better suit that student. I will show two aspects of my teaching style and my reasons for doing these. Then I’ll talk about how I adapted my approach to the challenge of a disabled […]
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Tim Cleminson, Jason Lowes, Heather Suzuki, Evelyn HayashibaraJoin us at our April meeting, where we will have poster presentations from local teachers, sharing their ideas–data-based research, lesson ideas, or something else altogether–for informal perusal and discussion. We will have snacks and drinks, too, so relax with us while we share what we know and love […]
Monica HAMCIUC and Yoko KUSUMOTOSIGN UP FOR ZOOMLINKใชใณใฏใซ็ป้ฒใใ https://tinyurl.com/OKJALT-0923 Information about the event follows below: Section 1 – Introduction to Professional Development Needs Research from literature review, interviews, and a nationwide survey explores the professional needs and experiences of elementary school teachers of English. ๆฅๆฌใฎๅฐๅญฆๆ ก่ฑ่ชๆๅกใฎๅฐ้่ฝๅ้็บใใผใบใจ็ต้จใซใคใใฆใๆ็ฎ่ชฟๆปใๅๅฅใคใณใฟใใฅใผใๅ จๅฝ่ชฟๆปใใใจใซ็ดนไปใใใ Section 2 – Active Training Session Short training session with […]
Peter Burden, Jason LowesPeter Burden Okayama Shoka University “What’s Going On?” What Happens When English Becomes an Elective Subject While English has long been seen as important to enable people to communicate via the global lingua franca, and the Japanese government has long promoted the notion of “global citizens”, at least one university in Okayama […]
This is a social event to help our members stay connected and happy. We will get together to reconnect, talk about our work and have some fun. Please make sure you sign up on the form on our Facebook page.
Gavin Thomas, Teresa Stockwell, Aubra Bulin, Heather SuzukiJALT2024 Pre-presentations! Come see some of what’s in store in Shizuoka Empowering Educators: Disability Rights and Reality in Japan Teresa Stockwell, Gavin Thomas This presentation explores the experiences of educators with disabilities in Japan, examining both progress and ongoing challenges. Examining Accommodations for Learner Diversity With UDL Heather […]
Tan Bee Tin (University of Aukland)LANGUAGE LEARNING WORKSHOP (face-to-face, live streamed section) Learn how to Foster creativity Motivate learners Support playfulness Encourage exploration WORKSHOP INFO In this workshop, drawing on my two decades of experience, I will explore the concepts of โcreativityโ and โinterestโ in the context of language teaching. PART 1 The first part […]
Tim Cleminson, Heather Suzuki, Aubra Bulin, Roger Ferrari, Jason Lowes, Caleb Prichard Everyone is invited to share their teaching activities, lessons, or philosophies with us all at our December meeting. As opposed to one speaker at a time presenting at the front of the room, we will have several concurrent mini-presentations (similar to a poster […]
We are having an AGM and New Year Soiree.ย AGM All members are welcome to attend the AGM and give their opinions about the Chapter.ย We will hear the plans of the new officers.ย It’s a great way to learn more about the Chapter and how to make it better…together! Time and Location: 3-5pm,ย Notre Dame […]
We will be hosting presentations about teaching and research into language learning. This Saturday! Still time to sign up, as presenter or attender! Poster Presenter Sign-Up: https://buff.ly/3WFP51G Attendee Sign-Up: https://buff.ly/3PZwtGi (Please note that we need to submit a participant list to NDSU by Friday, Feb 21. Please help by signing up as an attendee.) ย […]
Lynne Murphy (Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Assistant Professor) How to be better at navigating intercultural communication! by Lynne Murphy (Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Assistant Professor) Would you like to know more about the influence of cultural factors? Are you keen to be better at navigating intercultural communication? If so, this presentation is for […]
Two great presentations from David Paul
Okayama JALT June Meeting David Paul, Language Teaching ProfessionalsTwo presentations:(1) Motivating Low-level Learners to Communicate(2) Building up Students’ Ability to Discuss a Wide Range of Topics(1) We will look at some ideas for motivating low-level students to speak out. We will focus on how to engage and motivate students through puzzles, building anticipation, rooting the […]
Okayama JALT July Meeting Open House/Business Meeting and Beer Garden! This month weโll start with a business meeting to talk about the state of the chapter (15:00). Everyone is welcome to join and let their ideas be heard. Later, weโll chill a bit with an open house to introduce visitors to Okayama JALT (16:00). Thereโll […]
Come to our Research Roundtable! BYOR (Bring Your Own Research) to share with the group. Any research stage is ok, from brainstorming to publication! Let’s answer each other’s questions, give constructive feedback, and encourage each other’s research endeavors! This workshop is also good for new or first-time educational researchers to interact with experienced academics in […]
We welcome you to our October JALT meeting! Connecting Music and Language LearningDiana Sakata & Tomofumi Sakata (Notre Dame Seishin Junior High School & Yoshinaga Junior High School) We will talk about integrating music into English language classrooms. Japanese students are not given enough opportunities to learn the essential oral mechanisms of English pronunciation. Because […]
Special Event at Okayama University! In association with Okayama Universityโs Institute for Promotion of Education and Campus Life (IPEC), we will hold an afternoon event at Okayama University. In addition to a teachersโ workshop (for Okadai employees) in the morning, from noon there will be a Book Look with prominent publishers showing their latest ELT […]
Okayama JALTโsย Annual General Meeting (AGM)ย will be held online this year, on Thursday, January 22, at 17:00. At this meeting, officers will present reports on their previous yearโs work, and together we will plan for 2026. All are welcome to attend. The event will be free.The meeting will take place viaย Zoom. Please contact Okayama JALT for […]
Join us for a lively afternoon of food, drinks, and interactive networking. Forget long speeches; come meet your officers through fun activities and help shape our vision for the year ahead. Whether you want to learn how to join our team or simply socialize with fellow educators, come discover how you can get involved. Let’s […]
Artificial Intelligence is moving into classrooms faster than many educators anticipated, and while its longโterm effects remain uncertain, early signs suggest it could meaningfully influence how students learn, create, and interact with information. This sessionโled by a Security Engineer (Andrew Bulin, GMO Flatt Security) and a Professor (Aubra Bulin, Okayama University)โoffers a grounded yet urgent […]