Fukui JALT Presents: Walter Tsushima, Spyglass Kids English School and Keith Ikoma, International College of Technology, Kanazawa – “Teaching Young Learners for the 21st Century”

From generation to generation we are tasked with preparing each other for the future. This session is about how we prepare our young learners for the future. Many times, the people around us can best help us.

Local business owner and community leader, Walter Tsushima, will join us to talk about how English language conversation schools are part of the solution to help prepare our young people for a rapidly advancing future. After a brief opening statement, he will be interviewed by moderator, Wayne Malcolm, Fukui-JALT Program Chair. Between audience and moderator questions, we look to have a good time gaining insight through Walter’s experiences. If you have any questions for Walter, please send them to wamalcolmjalt2008@gmail.com.

After Walter, Keith Ikoma will talk to us about his work at the International College of Technology, in particular, the work he has been doing on recognizing patterns in Japanese English education with regard to motivation and demotivation. Learners can accomplish a lot if they are properly motivated to study and succeed, and the same is true in reverse. They will fail if they cannot find the proper motivation. Understanding these issues can help teachers find ways to provide a better learning experience for their students. Again, if you have any questions for Keith, send them to the email address above.

After each guest is interviewed, there will be a short panel discussion to review the afternoon. This proves to be an afternoon of stimulating and insightful discussion. We are looking forward to having you be a part of it.
 

Bio info / 平塚貴晶：
Walter Tsushima is the dedicated owner of Spyglass Kids English School located in Fukui, Japan. With a genuine passion for language teaching and a strong commitment to providing quality education, Walter and his team of instructors have worked diligently to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment for students of all ages.

Keith Ikoma is an Assistant Professor at International College of Technology, Kanazawa (国際高等専門学校), working with students at the secondary and post-secondary levels. He has taught in Japan for ten years, which has included working with students of many different ages, and leading seminars for ALTs, especially focusing on team teaching communication activities for high school students.

COST: FREE FOR ALL JALT MEMBERS / 会員無料 500 yen for NON-JALT MEMBERS (Please pay at the Venue) / 非会員 500円 (会場にてお支払いください)