Educators! The JALT2019 Conference attracts the most qualified EFL teachers from the finest academic institutions in Japan. Whether you are an administrator seeking to hire or an educator searching for a job, the Job Information and Career Development Centre is the best place to meet and find common ground. Drop by the JIC, located…

JALT2019 is a family-friendly international conference that welcomes participants and their families to take part in relevant events. That said, if you and your children need a break from the plethora of professional development activities to relax, we have spaces for you. (Please see the schedule below for specifics.) One guardian can accompany you…

Prayer Room Behind the Main Hall stage on the 3rd floor, in Rm 301, there is a room for prayers. Walk up the stairs or take the elevator to the 3rd floor, enter the Main Hall, and follow the long corridor along the side of the Main Hall to access the room. Hours of…

Bill Balsamo Asian Scholar Tinsiri Siribodhi Challenges and Opportunities of Teacher Efficacy Saturday, Nov 2, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM, Room 902 “Quality Teachers bring about Quality Students”, a quote from the Princess Maha Chakri Award, a prestigious award given to outstanding teachers in Southeast Asia who change students’ lives. Every teacher desires to…

This is a place for tired conference participants to relax and recharge. Ready to try some early morning running, Taiji Chuan practice, Aikido, counseling/coaching, or lymph drainage? Restore yourself, get more out of the conference, and pick up some new ways to cope with the stresses of teaching and learning. Come spend some quality…

Friday, 1 November, 1:30 PM – 7:00 PM JALT2019 continues to innovate with the addition of an expanded program on Friday, November 1st, at our WINC conference venue in Nagoya, Japan. This year, we are adding a series of Professional Development Workshops (PD) in addition to the already successful Technology in Teaching (TnT) workshops…

Teacher Efficacy, Learner Agency All noncommercial presenters at JALT2019 are cordially invited to submit a paper based on their presentation for publication in Teacher Efficacy, Learner Agency , the official JALT Postconference Publication. Just as all presentations were vetted prior to the conference, all conference papers will also be subjected to peer review. A…

Accommodation bookings for JALT2019 are handled by our official travel agent, JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc. Follow the links below to book accommodation for the conference. Make your booking in Japanese. Make your booking in English.

Digital Technology for Teaching and Learning Friday, 1 November, 1:30 PM – 7:00 PM As digital communications technologies become embedded in language education, teachers face the challenge of selecting appropriate tools and learning how to use them. The aim of the JALT Pre-Conference Technology in Teaching (TnT) Workshops is to help teachers navigate their…