Join our free workshops for teachers of young learners in Osaka and Tokyo this summer!
Pick up tips, techniques, and practical advice from our expert speakers to give your teaching a boost! Whether you’re teaching large or small classes, in person, online or hybrid, there will be something for everyone.
Date & Time
- Osaka
- Sunday 24 July
10:30 – 16:30
- Tokyo
- Sunday, 31 July
10:30 – 16:30
Recommended for
Primary English teachers and those who are interested in primary English education.
Admission
Free. Registration required.
Covid-19 Measures
To keep you safe, measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 will be in operation and we strongly recommend wearing a mask on the day.
We have capped the number of attendees to allow social distancing so register early to reserve your place.
- Date & Time
- Sunday, 24 July
Doors open: 10:30
Workshops: 11:00 - 16:00
- Venue
- Shin-Osaka Brick Building
1-6-1 Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka
MAP
Agenda
| 11:00 - 11:50 |
FUNdamentals of Teaching Children Barbara Hoskins Sakamoto |
| 11:50 - 12:10 |
Break |
| 12:10 - 13:00 |
Phonics in Action: Back to the Basics Kaj Schwermer |
| 13:00 - 14:00 |
Break |
| 14:00 - 14:50 |
Global Skills for the Primary EFL Classroom in Japan Rob Peacock |
| 14:50 - 15:10 |
Break |
| 15:10 - 16:00 |
Learn about SDGs through the Oxford Reading Tree Hiroko Moroki |
| 16:00 - 16:30 |
Materials display and sales |
Presenters
- Barbara Hoskins SakamotoCo-author, Let's Go
- Barbara is co-author of the bestselling Let's Go series, and director of the International Teacher Development Institute (www.iTDi.pro). She is an English Language Specialist with the U.S. State Department, and has conducted teacher training workshops in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and online.
- PresentationFUNdamentals of Teaching Children
- Fun is fundamental to learning! Research shows that it can lower students' stress and improve their ability to learn. In this workshop we'll look at how fun works, how to make effective use of it, and why it's important to know the difference between true and fake fun. We'll use examples from Let's Go 5th Edition, including some of the digital tools available, to create activities that will get students speaking, listening, reading and writing, and remembering more of what they learn. Come prepared to sing, move, play, and have fun!
- Kaj SchwermerCo-author, Oxford Phonics World
- Kaj is co-author of Oxford Phonics World and is renowned for his active and entertaining presentations. He has been teaching EFL learners in Japan for over 20 years and is currently the Chief English Teacher at the newly established Dalton Tokyo Gakuen Junior High School and High School in Tokyo.
- PresentationPhonics in Action: Back to the Basics
- Join me for a fun, informative session on how to integrate stories, songs, games and engaging phonics activities to help bring your classes to life and achieve lasting results. We'll also explore some of the digital components of the course and how to get the most out of these for you and your students.
※Schedule change - Kaj Schwermer will not be able to attend so Naoko Ashikawa will deliver the presentation on his behalf.
- Hiroko MorokiA & A ENGLISH HOUSE
- Hiroko is an instructor at the Yao City Lifelong Learning Center providing seminars on teaching English at elementary school. As an advisor on using picture books for English education and a published author, she has delivered workshops across the country on CLIL and extensive reading.
- PresentationLearn about SDGs through the Oxford Reading Tree
- When children read Oxford Reading Tree books, their perspective naturally widens. Many of the stories contain themes which foster a sense of global citizenship in the students. In this workshop, I will show how to link Oxford Reading Tree stories to studying sustainable development goals.
*This presentation will be delivered in Japanese.
- Rob PeacockEducational Services Consultant, Oxford University Press
- Rob works at Oxford University Press as an Educational Services Consultant and Course Coordinator of the Oxford Teachers' Academy. He has spent over 15 years in Japan teaching students of all ages as well as providing teacher support and workshops.
- PresentationGlobal Skills for the Primary EFL Classroom in Japan
- More than ever, educators face the challenge of preparing students for success in a modern global society. Skills such as creativity, critical thinking, digital literacy and intercultural competence are increasingly important, and English classes are a wonderful opportunity to develop these abilities. In this workshop, we will look at some practical activities from the best-selling Oxford primary course Everybody Up, designed to develop vital global skills for students of any ability level.
- Date & Time
- Sunday, 31 July
Doors open: 10:30
Workshops: 11:00 - 16:00
- Venue
- Mita NN Hall
4-1-23 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo
MAP
Agenda
| 11:00 - 11:50 |
FUNdamentals of Teaching Children Barbara Hoskins Sakamoto |
| 11:50 - 12:10 |
Break |
| 12:10 - 13:00 |
Phonics in Action: Back to the Basics Kaj Schwermer |
| 13:00 - 14:00 |
Break |
| 14:00 - 14:50 |
Global Skills for the Primary EFL Classroom in Japan Rob Peacock |
| 14:50 - 15:10 |
Break |
| 15:10 - 16:00 |
Learn about SDGs through the Oxford Reading Tree Hiroko Moroki |
| 16:00 - 16:30 |
Materials display and sales |
Presenters
- Barbara Hoskins SakamotoCo-author, Let's Go
- Barbara is co-author of the bestselling Let's Go series, and director of the International Teacher Development Institute (www.iTDi.pro). She is an English Language Specialist with the U.S. State Department, and has conducted teacher training workshops in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and online.
- PresentationFUNdamentals of Teaching Children
- Fun is fundamental to learning! Research shows that it can lower students' stress and improve their ability to learn. In this workshop we'll look at how fun works, how to make effective use of it, and why it's important to know the difference between true and fake fun. We'll use examples from Let's Go 5th Edition, including some of the digital tools available, to create activities that will get students speaking, listening, reading and writing, and remembering more of what they learn. Come prepared to sing, move, play, and have fun!
- Kaj SchwermerCo-author, Oxford Phonics World
- Kaj is co-author of Oxford Phonics World and is renowned for his active and entertaining presentations. He has been teaching EFL learners in Japan for over 20 years and is currently the Chief English Teacher at the newly established Dalton Tokyo Gakuen Junior High School and High School in Tokyo.
- PresentationPhonics in Action: Back to the Basics
- Join me for a fun, informative session on how to integrate stories, songs, games and engaging phonics activities to help bring your classes to life and achieve lasting results.We'll also explore some of the digital components of the course and how to get the most out of these for you and your students.
※Schedule change - Kaj Schwermer will not be able to attend so Naoko Ashikawa will deliver the presentation on his behalf.
- Hiroko MorokiA & A ENGLISH HOUSE
- Hiroko is an instructor at the Yao City Lifelong Learning Center providing seminars on teaching English at elementary school. As an advisor on using picture books for English education and a published author, she has delivered workshops across the country on CLIL and extensive reading.
- PresentationLearn about SDGs through the Oxford Reading Tree
- When children read Oxford Reading Tree books, their perspective naturally widens. Many of the stories contain themes which foster a sense of global citizenship in the students. In this workshop, I will show how to link Oxford Reading Tree stories to studying sustainable development goals.
*This presentation will be delivered in Japanese.
- Rob PeacockEducational Services Consultant, Oxford University Press
- Rob works at Oxford University Press as an Educational Services Consultant and Course Coordinator of the Oxford Teachers' Academy. He has spent over 15 years in Japan teaching students of all ages as well as providing teacher support and workshops.
- PresentationGlobal Skills for the Primary EFL Classroom in Japan
- More than ever, educators face the challenge of preparing students for success in a modern global society. Skills such as creativity, critical thinking, digital literacy and intercultural competence are increasingly important, and English classes are a wonderful opportunity to develop these abilities. In this workshop, we will look at some practical activities from the best-selling Oxford primary course Everybody Up, designed to develop vital global skills for students of any ability level.
Fill out the registration form to attend.
Date & Time
- Osaka
- Sunday 24 July
10:30 – 16:30
- Tokyo
- Sunday, 31 July
10:30 – 16:30
Recommended for
Primary English teachers and those who are interested in primary English education.
Admission
Free. Registration required.
Attendee Benefits
20% off all books and materials purchased at the event.
Schedule and content are subject to change without prior notice.
Updated: 6 June 2022