Task-Based Language Teaching in Asia: Challenges and Opportunities

Date and Time: 

Saturday, 19 May 2012 - 10:00am - Sunday, 20 May 2012 - 3:00pm

Plenary Speakers: David Carless and Michael Thomas

The aim of this international event is to enable language educators and researchers from across Asia to share ideas and discuss various aspects relating to the theory and/or practice of task-based learning and teaching in Asia.

Location: 

Osaka Shoin Women's University

Fee for JALT members: 

3500 yen (5000 yen for non-JALT members)

Fee for one-day members: 

2500 yen (3500 yen for non-JALT members)

http://tblsig.org/conference

 

The JALT TBL SIG'S 'TBL in Asia' conference schedule can now be found here:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5009791/TBL%20in%20Asia%20Schedule.pdf

And the full handbook can be found here:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5009791/TBL%20in%20Asia%20Handbook.pdf

2011 Back to School Event

Date: Sunday, April 24, 2011
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Osaka Gakuin University, Building No. 2
Admission: Students: 300 yen, JALT members: 500 yen, Non-members: 1000 yen

JALT’s Osaka Chapter, in collaboration with the Framework and Language Portfolio SIG and Task Based Learning SIG, is proud to sponsor our second annual Back to School event, to be held April 24 at Osaka Gakuin University.

At this mini-conference there will be presentations on a wide range of topics including theory and practice related to Task-Based Learning and the Common European Framework (CEFR), as well as presentations on pedagogical practices and topics of interest and practical application to classroom language teachers. 

The schedule of presentations can be downloaded HERE.

100% of proceeds from this event will be going to support relief efforts in Tohoku via the Save the Children organization, so come join us for a great day of sharing ideas that are sure to help start off the new school year on a positive note.

Map of Osaka Gakuin University. More transportation information HERE.