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the lives of teachers » Blog Archive » an interview with keith johnson

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an interview with keith johnson: http://t.co/9WcgCLfe #JALT #jalt2011...
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JALT Pan-SIG 2013 @ Nanzan University in Nagoya: May 18-19

JALT Pan-SIG 2013 @ Nanzan University in Nagoya: May 18-19 | JALT | Scoop.it
I'll be attending and presenting at one of my favourite conferences, the JALT Pan-SIG, this weekend. I love the pan-SIG because it is a gathering of teachers that belong to special-interest groups ...
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Love PANSIG too, and will be there tweeting #PANSIG13

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Summer Seminar 2013: KUIS' 12th Conference on Language Teaching and Learning | JALT

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Nagasaki JALT upcoming events

Nagasaki JALT upcoming events | JALT | Scoop.it

Sunday May 12th
Kim Horne (Izumi Chuo Kindergarten)
‘A Treasure Chest of Activities for Young Learners’

 

Saturday, June 8th
Luc Roberge (Nagasaki Junior College)
‘Foreign Language Anxiety’ 

 

Saturday July 13th
Terry Fellner (Saga University)
‘Foreign Language Motivation in Japan’

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Hamamatsu JALT | JALT

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Jim George's insight: This sounds like a really interesting presentation - well worth a trip to Hamamatsu!
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Teacher Cognition and Grammar Teaching in a Japanese High School | JALT Publications

Teacher Cognition and Grammar Teaching in a Japanese High School | JALT Publications | JALT | Scoop.it
Teacher Cognition and Grammar Teaching in a Japanese High School
- paper by Masateru Nishimuro & Simon Borg http://t.co/qndy0VqVUB
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Yokohama JALT: Humor: Theory and Implications for Teaching. Apr ...

Yokohama JALT: Humor: Theory and Implications for Teaching. Apr ... | JALT | Scoop.it
Humor: Theory and Implications for Teaching. Speaker: Ted Quock (Keisen University). Saturday, April 20th, 2013 in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. This workshop takes up the concept of intention vs.
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If I ruled the world... university English education in Japan

If I ruled the world... university English education in Japan | JALT | Scoop.it
This is the fourth and final post in a series talking about specific ways to improve English education in Japan. You can see my thoughts on elementary school English, junior high school English, or senior high school English in these links.
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If I ruled the world... junior high school English in Japan

If I ruled the world... junior high school English in Japan | JALT | Scoop.it
This is the second of four posts on how I would improve English education in Japan. Today I am going to be looking at English in junior high school. You can see my thoughts on elementary school Eng...
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Nagasaki JALT April 13 Event | High Stakes in a Company Audit | Alan Simpson

Nagasaki JALT April 13 Event | High Stakes in a Company Audit | Alan Simpson | JALT | Scoop.it
nagasakijalt's curator insight, April 2, 3:45 AM

Download the flyer at http://bit.ly/10rfz2p and share with friends and colleagues!

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Language Cloud Learner Management System, and The Flipped Classroom | JALT

Language Cloud Learner Management System, and The Flipped Classroom | JALT | JALT | Scoop.it
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Very exciting demonstration of super useful LMS from Japan-based start-up, with an explanation of how/why/what a "flipped classroom" can be.

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Sendai JALT: My Share: Getting off on the right foot. Mar. 31, 2013 in ...

Sendai JALT: My Share: Getting off on the right foot. Mar. 31, 2013 in ... | JALT | Scoop.it
My Share: Getting off on the right foot. Speaker: Various local members. Sunday, March 31st, 2013 in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. We all have our own little tricks and activities for starting the year off the way we ...
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Hiroshima JALT: Helping Students with Learning Weaknesses. Mar ...

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Helping Students with Learning Weaknesses. Speaker: Cynthia Akazawa (Owner, Interact English School, Kurashiki). Sunday, March 17th, 2013 in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. During the first hour, Ms.
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Cognitive Development: What All Teachers Should Know About Their Students | JALT

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Osaka JALT Language Teaching in Osaka Japan - Osaka JALT ...

Osaka JALT Language Teaching in Osaka Japan - Osaka JALT ... | JALT | Scoop.it
Call for Participation for the Summer Seminar 2013: KUIS' 12th Conference on Language Teaching and Learning, co-sponsored by Osaka JALT. Submission deadline is June 16, for conference on Saturday, July 20.
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Osaka JALT Language Teaching in Osaka Japan - Osaka JALT ...

Osaka JALT Language Teaching in Osaka Japan - Osaka JALT ... | JALT | Scoop.it
Call for Participation for the Summer Seminar 2013: KUIS' 12th Conference on Language Teaching and Learning, co-sponsored by Osaka JALT. Submission deadline is June 16, for conference on Saturday, July 20.
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speaker's handouts | TESOL SPAIN | Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages in Spain

speaker's handouts | TESOL SPAIN | Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages in Spain | JALT | Scoop.it
speaker's handouts:Alison Smith Alix Tregenza Andrea Littlewood Anna Musielak Annie McDonald Anthony Wilson Barbara Muszynska Carmen Tovar & Ruth Martin - EECL Volumen II Carol Read Catherine Morley Ceri Jones Claire Acevedo Deanna Kramer Diana...
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Some sizeable pieces of eight here

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Omiya JALT: 1) Sign Language and Disability Education: An ...

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1) Sign Language and Disability Education: An Overview; 2) How Do Dyslexic Students See Letters, and How Can They Be Supported in the Classroom?. Speaker: 1) Martin Pauly; 2) Riichiro Saito. Sunday, May 12th, 2013 in Saitama City, ...
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Hamamatsu JALT

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This sounds like a really interesting presentation - well worth a trip to Hamamatsu!

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First Ever Omiya/Gunma JALT My Share Collaboration - ELT Events ...

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First Ever Omiya/Gunma JALT My Share Collaboration - Part 2. Speaker: Michelle Williams, Atsushi Iida, Robert Rowland, Masa Tsuneyasu, Ivan Botev. Sunday, April 14th, 2013 in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
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If I ruled the world... high school English in Japan

If I ruled the world... high school English in Japan | JALT | Scoop.it
This is the third of four posts on reforming English education in Japan. You can see my thoughts on elementary school here, and on junior high school here. High school is a crucial step within Japa...
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If I ruled the world... elementary school English in Japan

If I ruled the world... elementary school English in Japan | JALT | Scoop.it
This is the first instalment of my master plan to improve English education in Japan. I'm going to start with elementary school (I don't have anything concrete to say about pre-elementary school ed...
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Engaging Young Readers: Introducing Young Learners to Extensive

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Engaging Young Readers: Introducing Young Learners to Extensive Reading. Speaker: Thomas Bieri. Sunday, March 24th, 2013 in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Thomas Bieri will begin his presentation with an ...
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Learner Development SIG of JALT - ELT Events Calendar in Japan

Learner Development SIG of JALT - ELT Events Calendar in Japan | JALT | Scoop.it
JALT LD SIG Kansai Get-together. Speaker: All welcome. Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The Learner Development SIG's second Get Together for this year is Saturday, March 23rd from ...
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Engaging Young Readers: Introducing Young Learners to Extensive

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Engaging Young Readers: Introducing Young Learners to Extensive Reading. Speaker: Thomas Bieri. Sunday, March 24th, 2013 in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Thomas Bieri will begin his presentation with an ...
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