Running a 4-skills extensive reading class
AKITA – March 2015 – Running a 4-skills extensive reading class — Ben Shearon, Tohoku University The purpose of the presentation/workshop was to show participants a method for helping […]
Let’s Examine Ondoku-based Learning Strategies from Various Perspectives
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 […]
Content-Based Instruction Workshop
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) […]
Using TED Talks to facilitate Large Group Discussions
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 […]
Reading for Automaticity
Reading for Automaticity – Bryan Hahn, Akita International University Summary: Many Japanese students learning English do not develop language skills naturally. This includes reading. Students often focus on too many […]
The complex stories behind autonomous learners
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, […]
Creativity in the EFL classroom: creating and adapting original material
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 […]
Exploring English and Foreign languages in the Elementary School Classroom
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 […]
Teachers’ reaction to team-teaching with ALTs and an example of a teacher training session
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 […]
Making the Most of Study Abroad
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 […]
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