AKITA – December 2014 – Let’s Examine Ondoku-based Learning Strategies from Various Perspectives – Yo Hamada, Akita University. This workshop focused on learning strategies for listening and communication from three […]

AKITA – October 2014 – Content-Based Instruction Workshop – Brent A. Jones, Konan University. Content-focused language teaching approaches such as Content-Based Instruction (CBI) and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) […]

AKITA — September 2014 – Using TED Talks to facilitate Large Group Discussions — Carlos Budding and Cherie Brown, Akita International University The purpose of the presentation/workshop was to show participants a […]

AKITA – June 2014 –The complex stories behind autonomous learners – Joe Sykes, Akita International University. Recent research in the field of learner autonomy has shifted from the psychological view, […]

  JALT Meeting – May 2014 – Creativity in the EFL classroom: creating and adapting original material to the needs and interests of different students – Chris Sato, Windsor English School.This presentation was […]

AKITA – April 2014 – Exploring English and Foreign languages in the Elementary School Classroom– Jonathan Stimmer, Mitane-cho Board of Education. In 2011 English and Foreign language became a mandatory subject in […]

AKITA – March 2014 –Teachers’ reaction to team-teaching with ALTs and an example of a teacher training session
 – Tomohisa Machida, Akita International University. The presenter conducted (and will continue conducting) short-term teacher […]

AKITA – November 2013 -Making the Most of Study Abroad
 – Terri Lee Nagahashi, Akita Prefectural University. The presenter reported on an innovative faculty-led study abroad program.  The program was designed to support the curricula of […]

AKITA – September 2013 –Hard Pressed to Succeed without Soft Skills? – Sarah Louisa Birchley, Toyo Gakuen University. Ideally, university students should learn the skills indispensable for business success before they […]