NPO The Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) - PanSIG Event

ALL SIG forum at PanSIG

Joseph Kelley — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 16:51:00 +0000

Sunday, May 26, 2024 - 12:00am to 11:55pm

Teachers and students continue to face new challenges as well as new opportunities in language education. Teaching fully/partially online, reimagining the traditional classroom, and redeveloping materials are but a few of the issues we have all experienced. This year we will continue to focus on sharing our ideas, strategies, and experiences accommodating learners with diverse needs. This furthers ALL-SIG’s goal of developing both a framework and a network for accessible language learning. We are all looking forward to seeing you at the conference. All participants interested in sharing their stories, strategies, or experiences are welcome.

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Hype and High-Tech Language Tests: Staying Grounded with Language Assessment Fundamentals

Peter OKeefe — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:29:36 +0000

Event Speaker(s):

Dr. Daniel R. Isbell

Saturday, May 25, 2024 - 10:00am

Testing and Evaluation

PanSIG is an annual conference which will be held from May 24 to May 26 in Fukui. It is organized by many of the Special Interest Groups of JALT. This year TEVAL is sponsoring plenary speaker Dr. Daniel R. Isbell, assistant professor from the Department of Second Language Studies at the University of Hawai’I at Mānoa. His keynote Hype and High-Tech Language Tests: Staying Grounded with Language Assessment Fundamentals will be from 10am on Saturday, May 25.

Daniel R. Isbell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Second Language Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, where he teaches courses and supervises MA and PhD students in language assessment. He serves on the the editorial boards of the journals Language Testing and TESOL Quarterly. His primary research interest is language assessment, and he has conducted research on diagnostic assessment, self-assessment, rater effects, repeated test taking and proficiency development, test equating, specific purposes language testing, and vocabulary in context. His interests also include instructed second language acquisition, ranging from L2 pronunciation to language learning apps. To learn more about Dr. Isbell and his upcoming keynote address at PanSig 2024, read this recent interview with him in the current issue of Shiken

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PanSig 2024

Shiken Isbell Interview

Fukui Dinosaur Museum

Assessment issues in the classroom: A conversation with Dr. Daniel R. Isbell

Peter OKeefe — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:55:32 +0000

Event Speaker(s):

Dr. Daniel R. Isbell

Saturday, May 25, 2024 - 1:10pm to 2:10pm

Testing and Evaluation

TEVAL is pleased to announce a forum with PanSig 2024 Plenary Speaker, Dr. Daniel R. Isbell to be held at 1pm on Saturday, May 25. This will be a chance tor TEVAL members to ask any questions or raise any concerns they may have regarding language assessment. The informal, conversational type setting is sure to be conducive to some interesting discussion so make sure you put this event in your calendar! Everyone is welcome to submit any questions or issues they have in advance and if you wish, this can be done anonymously using the following google doc: https://forms.gle/y3DGTxRv696hz3jL9.

We strongly encourage you to make the most of this opportunity and submit any questions you have regarding language testing. We look forward to seeing you at this PANSIG forum!

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Fukui

Japan

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Shiken Isbell interview

PanSig 2024

Writing Support! PSG/CUE/PanSIG Collaboration

Victoria Thomas — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:55:24 +0000

Saturday, November 18, 2023 - 8:00pm

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 11th (5:00-7:00 PM), and the January ZPD (for JALT National abstracts; January 30th, 8:00 PM).

Please register in order to receive the Zoom link for this meeting. Link

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Abstract Writing Support Workshop

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Contact person by email

Cost for JALT Members:

Free

Cost for non-JALT Members:

Free

PanSIG 2023 Post-conference Event (Online)

Nicholas J. Wilson — Mon, 01 May 2023 23:45:30 +0000

Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 2:00pm

PanSIG Executive Committee

Looking back on... looking forward!

Join us one last time to:

1. chat about this year's PanSIG;

2. Q&A sessions with online pre-recorded presenters;

3. share your feedback about the conference to make PanSIG 2024 even better.

What are you waiting for? Use the following form to register for the event.

See you on June 10th, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Zoom!

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Japan

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PanSIG 2023: Listening SIG 2023 Showcase

Naheen Madarbakus-Ring — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 02:21:55 +0000

Event Speaker(s):

Yo Hamada

Friday, May 12, 2023 - 12:00am to Sunday, May 14, 2023 - 11:55pm

Listening

The JALT PANSIG 2023 conference
PanSIG 2023, Kyoto Sangyo University, Kyoto

Friday 12th – Sunday 14th May 2023

The JALT PanSIG 2023 Conference will take place from May 12th to 14th 2023 at Kyoto Sangyo University (京都産業大学) in Kyoto. It will be a face-to-face event with live broadcast sessions and pre-recorded video presentations.

The theme for PanSIG 2023 is “Looking forward” to sustainable futures in language education. Based on what we have learned through the experiences of recent years, we feel it is time to look forward and focus on what lies ahead, both in terms of expectations and planning. The goal of the conference is to establish and foster connections between people. We hope to build on the work of other contemporary conferences “(Re)Imagining Language Education” (PanSIG 2022) and “Designing Future Society for Our Lives” (2025 World Expo in Osaka).

Yo Hamada

Overview of shadowing: the theory and practice

In this presentation, a teaching and learning technique called shadowing will be reviewed and a practical demonstration on how to use it in the classroom will be given. In shadowing, learners repeat what they listen to as simultaneously as possible. Practicing shadowing helps learners to improve their listening comprehension and pronunciation skills. The presentation will consist of four parts. First, an overview will detail the basic theoretical background of shadowing, mainly in terms of the listening process and skill acquisition theory. Second, shadowing variations will be shown with examples. A number of shadowing-related activities introduced in different books and studies are occasionally referred to by different names, and some of these variations can become confusing. Therefore, in this presentation, the presenter will explains each shadowing type by demonstration. Third, a sample procedure of how to conduct a shadowing-based class will be introduced. The presenter will also include his own experience of using shadowing in the classroom to help the participants understand the technique better and use it in the classroom effectively. The presenter will answer questions from the participants throughout and at the end of the presentation.

Yo Hamada is an associate professor at Akita University. He holds a Master’s degree in TESOL from Temple University and a doctoral degree in Education from Hiroshima University. His research areas include listening and pronunciation. He has published Teaching EFL Learners Shadowing for Listening (Routledge Research in Language Education) and more than 20 papers about shadowing.

Dates: May 12th-14th, 2023 (session time to be announced)

Venue: Kyoto Sangyo University, Kyoto

More information: https://jaltlistening.wordpress.com/new-jalt-pansig-2023-2/

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Japan

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PanSIG 2023: Listening SIG 2023 Showcase

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PanSIG Conference 2023 - Looking Forward

Tim Cleminson — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:23:52 +0000

Event Speaker(s):

Plenary Speaker: Mitsuyo Sakamoto (Sophia University, Tokyo)

Plenary Speaker: Yukie Saito (Chuo University)

Friday, May 12, 2023 - 8:00am to Sunday, May 14, 2023 - 5:30pm

PanSIG Executive Committee

PanSIG 2023 will be held from Friday, May 12 to Sunday 14, 2023 at Kyoto Sangyo University (京都産業大学) in Kyoto City and the theme is: “Looking forward.”

PanSIG is an annual conference usually held in May, and organized by many of the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT). The conference brings together leading scholars and practitioners in language education from Japan, Asia, and throughout the world. It is meant to be a smaller, more intimate conference than the annual international JALT conference (which is held each fall), and is a place where SIG members can network with each other.

Address:

603-8555

Kyoto, Motoyama, Kamigamo, Kita-ku

Kyoto Sangyo University

Japan

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Scheduled

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Event Theme:

Looking Forward - Sustainable Futures in Language Education

Cost for JALT Members:

Pre-registration ends May 2nd, see pansig.org for details

Cost for non-JALT Members:

Pre-registration ends May 2nd, see pansig.org for details

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PanSIG Homepage

2022 PanSIG Forum

Katrina Persons — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 11:00:20 +0000

Sunday, July 10, 2022 - 11:45am

Accessibility in Language Learning

The pandemic has given teachers and students new challenges as well as new opportunities in language education. Teaching fully/partially online, reimagining the traditional classroom, and redeveloping materials are but a few of the issues we have all experienced. This year ’ s SIG forum, “Sustainable Inclusivity: Practical Solutions for Supporting Learners ” , will continue to focus on sharing our ideas, strategies, and experiences accommodating learners with diverse needs. This furthers ALL-SIG’s goal of developing both a framework and a network for accessible language learning. We are all looking forward to seeing you at the conference. All participants interested in sharing their stories, strategies, or experiences are welcome.

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Japan

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Scheduled

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PanSIG Event

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Sustainable Inclusivity: Practical Solutions for Supporting Learners

Looking forward to PanSIG 2023 - Social & Abstract Writing Event

Nicholas J. Wilson — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:38:46 +0000

Event Speaker(s):

Nicholas J. Wilson

Mehrasa Alizadeh

Saturday, December 17, 2022 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm

PanSIG Executive Committee

The PanSIG 2023 Conference Committee is looking forward to meeting both PanSIG veterans and new interested educators during this social & abstract writing support event. It will be the best opportunity to learn more about the event, ask questions, and meet new people. You can also reach out directly to the committee to know more about available conference grants and receive feedback on your call for presentation drafts. Come join us! Open to everyone. You don't have to be a JALT member to participate. Click here to register.

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Japan

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Scheduled

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PanSIG Event

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Social, Networking, Q&A, Abstract Writing Support

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Yes

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free

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free

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LLL-SIG Forum at PanSIG 2022: From Burnout to Burning Rubber

Joseph Dias — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 04:08:20 +0000

Event Speaker(s):

Paul Nanton, David LaHeist, Andrew Reimann, Natsuki Suzuki, Chiyuki Yanase, Nena Nikolic-Hosonaka, Catherine Takasugi, Mitsue Allen-Tamai

Saturday, July 9, 2022 - 11:10am

Lifelong Language Learning

LLL-SIG Forum Title: From Burnout to Burning Rubber

We welcome you to the Lifelong Language Learning SIG’s Forum at the upcoming PanSIG this weekend. The forum will take place on the Miwa Campus of the University of Nagano on Sat, Jul 9, 10:00-11:30. Go directly to our session's description on the conference's official website at https://pansig2022.edzil.la/session/2657 and view LLL’s new website at https://living4now.org/.

Overall Description: The pandemic introduced numerous challenges to the personal and professional lives of teachers. We may have felt an adrenaline rush in the early days as we had to rally all our experiences and collective resources in transitioning to online teaching. However, as the pandemic dragged on, many of us felt the fatigue of having to pivot from F2F to hybrid to fully online teaching at the drop of a dime. The extra energy needed to help students cope with learning through different modes also drained our internal resources. This forum will focus on the strategies that teachers at various levels of education—from K12 to university and language schools and beyond—have replenished their stores of energy and enthusiasm.

Speakers: Paul Nanton, David LaHeist, Andrew Reimann, Natsuki Suzuki, Chiyuki Yanase, Nena Nikolic-Hosonaka, Catherine Takasugi, Mitsue Allen-Tamai

Individual contributions to the LLL-SIG Forum at PanSIG 2022:

Paul Nanton
Title: Surviving the Pandemic!
Affiliation: Hongo Junior and Senior High School
Synopsis: The pandemic has put a heavy toll on teachers both mentally and physically. This part of the forum will discuss how teachers of young learners—specifically junior and senior high school teachers—have coped. The coping strategies identified are based on the responses to a survey distributed to members of the Teachers of Younger Learners SIG as well as the presenter’s personal experiences.
Bio: Paul Nanton has been teaching at a variety of junior and senior high schools in Saitama and Tokyo. He is currently teaching at a private boys school in Tokyo. His main interests are teaching young learners and bilingualism.

David LaHeist
Title: F2F, Hybrid, Hyflex and the Road Ahead
Affiliation: Jikei University of Medicine
Synopsis: Over the last two years, teachers have had to navigate through a bewildering variety of institutional demands that have taken them in and out of F2F, hybrid, and hyflex environments. Although many of us had little control over the mode of teaching demanded of us, from here on out institutions may allow teachers more autonomy and flexibility regarding the mode of course delivery. A future that we might feel positive about could involve the judicious incorporation of online activities into our lessons. Although some teachers and students may hope to never endure Zoom again, the online genie is out of the lamp. Might it answer to our beck and call? This presentation will present a potentially bright, but not unrealistically rosy, future.
Bio: David LaHeist, with his unique background as a performer (juggling, stilt-walking, etc.) since high school, has a passion for making learning more engaging.

Chiyuki Yanase
Title: Enhancing Language Teacher Wellbeing
Affiliation: Chuo University
Synopsis: Being a devoted or passionate educator can be a self-sacrificing job. However, being a dedicated language educator should not come at the expense of one’s own wellbeing. The pandemic has been a stressful circumstance for many of us and educators should take time to reconsider how to maintain or boost their physical and mental wellbeing. In this part of the forum, some emotion-focused coping strategies will be shared and discussed in order to address language teachers’ overall health issues.
Bio: Chiyuki Yanase is a lecturer at Chuo University. She holds an MSc in TESOL from Aston University. Her current research interests focus on teacher wellbeing. She has presented at numerous international conferences and published several articles on team-teaching, learner autonomy, and collaborative learning.

Nena Nikolic-Hosonaka
Title: Personalizing online classes
Affiliation: Kanda University of International Studies
Synopsis: The speaker and her students found personalization to be the key to success in her online classes. Through anonymous replies to post-course surveys, students reported gains in self-confidence, ample opportunities to explore new perspectives through discussion with classmates and, above all, the chance to develop a well-balanced variety of language skills. All of this was accomplished in an atmosphere of fun.
Bio: Nena Nikolic-Hosonaka teaches content courses for undergraduates and TESOL courses at the graduate school of the Kanda University of International Studies. Holding a PhD in language sciences and an MA in teaching Japanese as a foreign language, her main interests include young learners and cross-cultural communication. Originally from Serbia, she is a mother of 4 and enjoys classical guitar, tai chi, surfing, and studying Chinese. She runs Mama Nena’s English School.

Mitsue Allen-Tamai
Title: Hard Working Teachers: How to help each other
Affiliation: Aoyama Gakuin University
Synopsis: The third Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS 2018) is an international survey that investigates working conditions for teachers and principals and the learning environments of schools. According to its results, Japanese elementary and junior-high school teachers spend the longest time at school in the world. The survey shows that they are most frustrated at carrying out general administrative duties. However, overall, they are satisfied with their schools and appreciate their colleagues. They also practice team-teaching more than the average for other countries. As one clue for surviving and functioning as a “good teacher,” I would like to present co-teaching systems created for homeroom teachers and Japanese Teachers of English in one district in Tokyo. When two teachers share the same class, they learn from each other and that nurtures the learning of students.
Bio: Mitsue Allen-Tamai is a professor in the English Department of Aoyama Gakuin University. She earned her EdD from Temple University. Her research interests are in the areas of teaching English to young learners, focusing on their literacy development. She has been training college students to become English teachers of young children at both the undergraduate and graduate school levels at universities.

Catherine Takasugi
Title: Flip the Script
Affiliation: Aoyama Gakuin University
Synopsis: The pandemic shook up old teaching practices and forced teachers to question values, beliefs, and pedagogical strategies. By flipping the script in our minds, from one that feared and resisted the changes to one of exploring possibilities, some significant growth and creativity emerged. The uneasiness and grief that emerged from the pandemic cannot be overstated, however, once some sense of stability was restored many teachers were able to tap into the advantages and beauty of alternative teaching styles and approaches. Now to figure out how to maintain some of these positive changes as we drift closer to pre-pandemic rules and standards.
Bio: Catherine Takasugi lectures in the English Department at Aoyama Gakuin University. Her research interests center around school refusal and sense of belonging at school. Holding an M.Ed. and currently preparing for EdD candidacy, she teaches standard English courses as well as a seminar based on experiential learning, reflection, and identity exploration. Hailing from Canada, she is an avid lifelong learner who is currently seeking pickleball partners.

Joseph Dias
Title: Plants and community building: Why not go out on a limb
Affiliation: Aoyama Gakuin University
Synopsis: Research in both business and academic settings have shown that the presence of plants can reduce stress, lead to better coping mechanisms, and improve concentration (Ulrich et al., 1991; Lohr and Pearson-Mims, 2000; Taylor et al., 2001). An excellent controlled study (Doxey, et al., 2009) involving nearly 400 university students, showed that the presence of plants did not lead to higher grades among students but led them to feel that they learned more and they were more enthusiastic about the subject. They even rated the teacher as being more organized and effective. The presenter will briefly explain the role that plants have played in his private and professional life, advocating for their increased presence in offices and classrooms.
Bio: Joseph V. Dias coordinates the Integrated English Program in the English Department of Aoyama Gakuin University. His research interests include the assessment of international virtual exchanges and autonomy in language learning. Currently a reviewer for the JALTCALL Journal, he is also the coordinator of the Lifelong Language Learning SIG.

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