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Past Events

Details of past JALT events from late 2008 onwards. For a listing of earlier events (2001-2008) please visit the events calendar archive.


26

Nov
2023, 1:20pm to 2:40pm

Accessibility in Language Learning General Meeting and Forum at JALT International

Accessibility in Language Learning

会員の皆様へ  (English Below)

2023年も、本部会はつくば国際会議場で開催される全国大会で部会総会とフォーラムを企画しておりますので、すべての会員の皆様を招待します。日時は、2023年11月26日1:20〜2:40P Mです。今年度もフォーラムはラウンドテーブル形式で行い、さまざまな教育環境におけるアクセシビリティの問題を皆さんと議論する場としたいと考えています。主なトピックは、社会的・心理的困難を抱える学生のサポート、代替的評価方法の実践、UD教材開発、視覚的能力の多様性のある学習者のサポート、多様な学習者を教えるための教員養成プログラムの開発などです...

26

Nov
2023, 11:35am

LLL-SIG Forum at JALT2023: Language Schools’ Contributions to Lifelong Learning

Lifelong Language Learning

Language Schools’ Contributions to Lifelong Learning (LLL-SIG FORUM)

DETAILS: November 26; Room 401 / (Presentation ID: 581) / 11:35-13:05

Abstract:

The focus of this forum will be on the contributions language schools in Japan have played in fostering a lifelong learning...

25

Nov
2023, 11:00am

DEI Workshop on Microaggressions at JALT2023 International Conference

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee (DEI)

The DEI Committee is thrilled to announce its presence at the JALT2023 International Conference in Tsukuba. We extend a warm invitation to all attendees to join our workshop titled "Addressing Microaggressions in Professional Spaces," scheduled for the 25th of November at 11:00 AM in Room 402....

19

Nov
2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm

国際言語「エスペラント」とは? The International Language Esperanto

Tottori

~ Tottori JALT Presents ~

国際言語「エスペラント」とは? 
The International Language "Esperanto"

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発表者:エルマー・デュエンサー氏(ドイツ出身)
Presenter: Mr. Elmar Duensser(from Germany)

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場所・...

18

Nov
2023, 8:00pm

Writing Support! PSG/CUE/PanSIG Collaboration

College and University Educators

There will be an informational session on November 18th at 8:00 PM for people interested in learning more about writing presentation abstracts for PanSIG 2024. 

Future abstract workshop opportunities will include the December ZPD (December 12th, 8:00 PM), December 19th (8:00 PM), January...

18

Nov
2023, 3:00pm

Study Abroad + Inclusive Education for Minorities

Okayama

Study Abroad and International Fieldwork

Tony Walsh, Fukuchiyama University, Kyoto

This presentation provides insights into two pilot courses involving students studying abroad in Australia (university students) and Canada (junior high school students). We discuss homestay and...

18

Nov
2023, 2:00pm

New Member November! | 11月の新メンバーパーティー

College and University Educators

November is the month of the JALT National conference, and many people join JALT just in time to attend. CUE would like to welcome new SIG members (and interested others) to attend an online meet-and-greet event on Saturday, November 18th, from 2-4 PM. 

11月はJALT全国大会が開催される月で、...

18

Nov
2023, 1:00pm

Can Virtual Reality be Used in the L2 for Positive Transfer of Skills from an Intensive English Environment to Reality?

East Shikoku

Speaker: Jason Tacker

Date: Nov 18, 2023

Time: 1:00 PM

Abstract: This study, meant to add to the literature on virtual reality use in EFL education, examined the feasibility of using virtual reality in an L2 as a tool for positive transfer of skills from virtual reality to a...

16

Nov
2023, 5:00pm

Pre-Conference Local Member Presentation

Iwate-Aomori

Event: Pre-Conference Presentation Practice—Get a glimpse of some JALT2023 International Conference presentations before heading to Tsukuba!

Date: Nov. 16, 2023 (Th)

Time: 17:00 – 18:30

Presenters:

Steven MacWhinnie: Willingness to Engage: Purposeful Engagement with...