Empowering Young Minds: An Afternoon of Insights on Teaching Ages 0-18 (Young Learners Forum 2025)

Get Ready for an Unforgettable Day of Learning and Inspiration! 

Nagoya-Gifu JALT proudly presents the annual Young Learners Forum entitled Empowering Young Minds: An Afternoon of Insights on Teaching Ages 0-18, sponsored by Tryalogue Education and Englishbooks.jp—an event packed with ideas, innovation, and passion for teaching young learners!

Why You Should Be There:

1. Two electrifying plenary talks from leading experts
2. Four high-energy PechaKucha presentations
3. Amazing giveaways and Sponsors you won’t want to miss!
4.  Connect with passionate educators and share fresh, fun ideas to supercharge your teaching

The Two Plenary Speakers are:

Kensaku Yoshida – "Teaching and Learning to Communicate in the Open Seas"
Navigate the changing tides of English education in Japan! Professor Yoshida will dive into how the shift from traditional methods to a communicative approach—driven by CEFR criteria—can help students thrive in a global world. Get ready to untangle common misunderstandings and discover practical strategies to help your students confidently set sail in the “open seas” of communication.

David Lissick – "Different, Not Less: A Summary of an Analytical Approach to Teaching Neurodiverse Children"
Unlock the power of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and learn how to tailor your teaching for every learner’s unique needs. David will explore how understanding neurodiversity can transform your teaching approach and help every child shine.

Plus, Fast-Paced PechaKucha Presentations!
Get ready for four rapid-fire talks that pack big ideas into bite-sized bursts of inspiration—perfect for sparking creativity and fresh classroom strategies!

Doors open at 12;30 pm! The location is No Borders Chikusa School near the Chikusa Station on the Higashiyama and JR Chuo Lines.  If getting there by subway, please use Exit 1.  It is highly recommended to come by subway or JR as there will be road closures due to the Nagoya Women's Marathon.

JALT Members, Undergraduate Students, and First Time Attendees are free! Non-members are 1,0000 yen.

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and leave inspired!
Mark your calendar and join us for a day dedicated to making learning more exciting and meaningful for young minds.