Practical and interactive workshops from well-known presenters to help you teach children more effectively. Pre-registration recommended.
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Kathleen Kampa and Charles Vilina
(Co-authors, Magic Time)
'Magic Time' co-authors Kathleen Kampa and her husband Charles Vilina are excited to be back in Japan having returned from the United States, where they pursued their graduate studies in TESL. Experienced teachers of young learners for over 20 years, they continue to explore new ways to motivate and inspire children.
Presentation Abstract:
Dynamic ideas for keeping your English classes moving
There is no disputing that children like to move around. The best teachers make use of this tool to ensure that their young learners have fun while they learn. Charles and Kathleen will introduce a number of wonderful ideas to ensure that you and your students will be buzzing after your next class!
Presentation Schedule: Feb 13th at Yokohama (Charles Vilina only) / Feb 14th at Nagoya (Charles Vilina only) / Feb 21st at Osaka / Feb 28th at Tokyo
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Ritsuko Nakata
(Co-author, Let's Go)
Ritsuko Nakata developed her own method, the MAT (Model, Action, Talk) METHOD, a unique technique to get students speaking in natural English in a minimum amount of time. In addition to co-authoring the best-selling Let's Go series, she is president of the IIEEC Teacher Training Center, director of the IIEEC-OUP Teacher Training Certificate Program, advisor to Bunri Elementary School English Department, on the Board of Directors of J-Shine, and is a Specially Appointed Professor of Seibu Bunri University.
Presentation Abstract:
Key ideas for mastering the basics of teaching
To get the most out of learning (and teaching), it is important to do certain things in the classroom well. These things include teaching of new vocabulary, sentences and questions; these vital aspects for communication can be taught easily through lots of output and fun exercises that will get students talking to each other immediately in class. Ritsuko Nakata will illustrate effective ways to build student confidence through simple teaching techniques that are proven to work.
Presentation Schedule: Feb 7th at Fukuoka / Feb 14th at Nagoya / Feb 21st at Osaka / Feb 28th at Tokyo / Mar 7th at Sapporo
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Setsuko Toyama
(Co-author, English Time)
Setsuko Toyama is the co-author of the best-selling English Time series and a very popular teacher, teacher-trainer and presenter. She is a visiting professor at Keiwa College, conducts teacher-training seminars at Tsuda College Open School and works closely with elementary school teachers of PEN (Primary English in Niigata).
Presentation Abstract:
Smooth ideas for managing your classroom and curriculum
Planning is one of the most important tools a teacher can have. It is important at the beginning of the year to know what you expect your students to know. It is also essential to decide before class what your students will learn. Inside the classroom as well, smoother classes mean that students can learn more effectively. Setsuko Toyama will show you classroom management ideas and techniques that ensure your classes run smoothly as well as give you ideas for how to plan for your classes.
Presentation Schedule: Jan 31st at Sendai / Feb 7th at Fukuoka / Feb 13th at Yokohama / Feb 14th at Nagoya / Feb 21st at Osaka / Feb 28th at Tokyo / Mar 7th at Sapporo / Mar 14th at Niigata
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Barbara Hoskins Sakamoto
(Co-author, Let's Go)
Barbara Hoskins Sakamoto has taught English and ESL in the US, and EFL in Japan for more than 23 years. She is co-author of the best-selling Let's Go Series. You can find her hanging around online on her blog, Teaching Village; her Wiki; on Facebook; or on Twitter.
Presentation Abstract:
Interactive ideas for keeping your English classes relevant in the 21st Century
The internet now provides powerful tools teachers can use to enhance lessons and connect students to the wider world outside their classrooms. Barbara will show how you can take advantage of free teaching resources provided by OUP and others, whether or not you have technology tools in your classroom. She will also introduce effective ways for Japanese and non-Japanese teachers to use web 2.0 technology for professional development and to build a teaching community.
Presentation Schedule: Feb 7th at Fukuoka / Feb 14th at Nagoya / Feb 20th at Okayama / Feb 21st at Osaka / Feb 28th at Tokyo
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Miki Sakai
(Teacher Trainer, IIEEC)
Miki Sakai is a Certified Trainer of the IIEEC Teacher Training Centre and a popular Let's Go presenter.
Presentation Abstract:
Key ideas for mastering the basics of teaching
To get the most out of learning (and teaching), it is important to do certain things in the classroom well. These things include teaching of new vocabulary, sentences and questions; these vital aspects for communication can be taught easily through lots of output and fun exercises that will get students talking to each other immediately in class. Miki Sakai will illustrate effective ways to build student confidence through simple teaching techniques that are proven to work.
Presentation Schedule: Jan 31st at Sendai / Feb 13th at Yokohama / Mar 14th at Niigata
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Marco A. Brazil
(Director, Beans International)
Marco Brazil has a degree in Psychology and Developmental Communication. He has been teaching English to children for over 15 years, and he maintains a strong commitment to making teaching and learning English FUN and EASY for teachers and children.
Presentation Abstract:
Interactive ideas for keeping your English classes relevant in the 21st Century
Whether we like it or not, today's children love technology. They are the new age generation. They are the 21st century learners. Technology is a part of their everyday lives, and substantial advances in technology have profoundly affected the way children learn. Making technology relevant in today's English classroom is one of the challenges educators face in teaching 21st century learners. In this presentation Marco will offer ideas and GAMES to engage your students and help transform your 21st century classes.
Presentation Schedule:
Feb 13th at Yokohama / Mar 14th at Niigata
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Laurie Thain
(Teacher, Hiroshima YMCA)
An MSc candidate and professional singer/songwriter with 8 years of teaching experience in Japan, Laurie is focused on how children learn, respond to and remember English when it is presented through rhythm and music.
Presentation Abstract:
Dynamic ideas for keeping your English classes moving
Keeping young learners motivated, engaged and actively learning is at the heart of effective teaching. Music and rhythm are particularly effective in teaching English to children as they provide teachers with a natural bridge to learning through movement and physical engagement in the classroom. Laurie offers explanations for how and why music enhances learning and the learning experience and will show activities using music, chants and movement that work well for young learners.
Presentation Schedule: Feb 7th at Fukuoka / Feb 20th at Okayama
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Yoko Ishii
(Owner, Yoko Kids' Club)
Yoko Ishii has been teaching English for over 20 years at both junior high school and to young learners at her own private language school.
Presentation Abstract:
Smooth ideas for managing your classroom and curriculum
How can we encourage our students to say or sing the same thing again and again using fun but effective ways? Yoko Ishii will show you many fun ideas she has learnt from her students for incorporating songs and chants into your lessons. This presentation guarantees to be a fun and interactive experience for all.
Presentation Schedule:
Feb 20th at Okayama
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Ben Shearon
(Lecturer, Tohoku University)
Ben Shearon is a lecturer at Tohoku University. He has taught all ages and has worked at elementary, junior and senior high schools in Japan. Currently, he serves as educational advisor to Nika Secondary School and Cambridge English, a private language school in Sendai.
Presentation Abstract:
Dynamic ideas for keeping your English classes moving
Learning should be fun but focused. Children have a short attention span, so the best time to finish an activity and move on to the next one is when the kids are still enjoying themselves.
Ben will sample a number of activities that work well in the language classroom.
Presentation Schedule: Jan 31st at Sendai
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Geordie McGarty
(Owner, MoonTree English School)
Geordie McGarty has a background in American Elementary Education and over 10 years experience teaching English in Japan. He is the owner and head teacher at MoonTree English School in Sapporo and lecturer at Sapporo Gakuin University. He is currently pursuing an MA in Applied Linguistics.
Presentation Abstract:
Dynamic ideas for keeping your English classes moving
Attending to the variety of learners in our classroom can be a challenge, as is keeping them on task. Providing a variety of activities and transitioning between them before boredom takes hold is essential. Geordie will share a variety of tried and true activities to get your students moving, engaged, and learning.
Presentation Schedule: Mar 7th at Sapporo
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