This is an archive of the old (pre-2025) JALT website.
For the new website, visit https://jalt.org
TESOL One-year Complimentary Membership Winners 2022May 28, 2022 JALT CentralWe are pleased to announce the seven JALT members who have won the one-year complimentary memberships to TESOL International Association: Julia Christmas Armando Duarte Pamela S Godswill Valerie Hansford Clare Kaneko Thomas Knowles James Taylor We received just over 35 entries into the... |
Obituary for Steve CornwellMay 13, 2022 JALT CentralSteve Cornwell October 1956 - April 2022 It is with a heavy heart that I write of Steve's passing in late April. He had been battling cancer for the past few years and finally lost the fight. He has left us too soon, and I miss him dearly. As many of you know, Steve was a key... |
JSPS Ikushi Prize (Nomination deadline May 15, 2022)March 29, 2022 JALT CentralIn 2009, JSPS received an endowment from Emperor Akihito on the 20th year of his reign. Amidst a severe economic environment in Japanese society, His Majesty’s desire was to encourage and support young scientists who are working diligently to advance their studies and research. In deference to... |
Wanted: JALT Publications Website EditorFebruary 22, 2022 JALT CentralThe JALT Publications Board invites applications for the position of Website Editor. Responsibilities include: Uploading recent issues of TLT and JJ to the main JALT site Uploading issues of TLT, JJ, and the Postconference Publication to this website Ongoing conversion of old material to... |
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) PrizeFebruary 10, 2022 JALT CentralIn order to raise the level of scientific research in Japan to the world’s highest standard, it is important to recognize and support young researchers with rich creativity and superlative research ability at an early stage in their careers. To sustain the zeal of such researchers while offering... |
JALT Talk Newsletter is out (January 2022)January 9, 2022 JALT CentralThe latest issue of the JALT Talk newsletter is out! Click here to read this issue and/or subscribe to the newsletter. In this issue: JALT2022: Call for Proposals is now open Reminder: JALTCALL2022 due today (December 31st) ZPD January 31st Reminder: PanSIG Deadline Extensions (proposals... |
JALT Talk Newsletter is outDecember 11, 2021 JALT CentralThe latest issue of JALT Talk, the monthly email newsletter of JALT, is out! Check out the latest issue, and/or subscribe to the newsletter here: https://jalt.org/main/jalttalk In this issue: 1. PanSIG Deadline Extensions (Presentation proposals and conference grants) |
The UALS Annual Symposium 2021 (Nov. 21)November 15, 2021 JALT CentralAnnouncing the UALS Symposium 2021! UALS (The United Associations of Language Studies) is one of JALT's Domestic International Partner Organizations. Theme: The Creators and the Users of Language Data (Draft) |
JALT2021 will be online November 12-15 (In-person conference has been canceled)August 13, 2021 JALT CentralEnglish (Japanese below：日本語のお知らせが後に続きます): Dear JALT Community, I hope you all are doing well. Last week, I proposed to the JALT Board of Directors and the JALT2021 Conference Planning Committee that the JALT2021 face to face conference be canceled and the entire program be... |
All Members Must Reset Their PasswordsMarch 23, 2021 JALT CentralThe JALT.org site may look as if it has had a cosmetic update, but in fact, our website has been rebuilt from the ground up, with extraordinary new capabilities. This means, though, that all JALT members must request a new password the first time that they log in. It's a simple process,... |
Michele SteeleJanuary 1, 2021 JALT CentralIt is with great sadness that I share with the JALT family that Michele Steele has passed away. Michele was not only a longtime officer and active volunteer within JALT, best known and loved for her dedication to the Best of JALT program, but has also been an inspiration to many through her... |
Writers' Peer Support Group: press release (2021)December 29, 2020 JALT CentralAs 2021 approaches, the Writers' Peer Support Group (PSG) would like to update you on some changes. |
JALT 2020 Research Grant Award WinnerNovember 5, 2020 JALT CentralCongratulations to the 2020 JALT Research Grant Award Winner! Naoya Shibata (Nagoya Chapter) "Effectiveness of Theme-Based Instruction on Japanese University Students' Metadiscourse Use in Their Academic Essays" Grant proposals will start to be accepted in the Spring of 2020... |
Special Registration Offer - TESOL Virtual Convention & ExpoJune 22, 2020 JALT CentralDear JALT members, |
In support of the TESOL Statement on Racial Injustice and InequalityJune 8, 2020 JALT CentralThe JALT Board of Directors has released a policy statement, "In support of the TESOL Statement on Racial Injustice and Inequality, which was approved by the JALT Board of Directors and the JALT Diversity and Equity Practices Committee on June 5, 2020. |
In support of the TESOL Statement on Racial Injustice and InequalityJune 6, 2020 JALT CentralThe attached PDF document, In support of the TESOL Statement on Racial Injustice and Inequality, was approved by the JALT Board of Directors, and the JALT Diversity and Equity Practices Committee on June 5, 2020. The text of the attached PDF is as follows: In response to the recent... |
JALT Research Grant Proposal Deadline: September 30th, 2020June 2, 2020 JALT CentralEach year, JALT awards up to three grants for a maximum of 100,000 yen each for research on language teaching in Japan. Only JALT members who have no outside funding sources to conduct research are eligible to apply. The goal of the grants is to support language teachers in their professional... |
2020 PAC Conference PostponedMay 2, 2020 JALT CentralUpdate: This conference has been POSTPONED due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Announcement for IATEFL Discount for JALT MembersMay 2, 2020 JALT CentralFor up to date details about the IATELF discount, please log in and see this page: https://jalt.org/news/jalt-central-111 |
Drawing for Complimentary Membership to TESOL!May 2, 2020 JALT CentralCorrection: The deadline is May 31st |