One Day Workshop in Teaching English to Young Learners
Certificate of Completion Awarded by Anaheim University
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2008
Time: 10:00am - 15:15pm
Venue: Anaheim University, Tokyo Learning Center
Address: Raykay Minami Aoyama Building 1F
5-4-29 Minami Aoyama
Minato-ku, Tokyo
Map:
Nearest station: Subway Omote-Sando Stn.
Fee: 9,000yen (pre-registration) / 10,000yen (pay on day of event)
Registration: Anaheim University
TEL: 03-3498-1005
Email: info@anaheim.edu
10:00 Doors open, Introduction
10:10 - 11:00
Effective English Communication and the
Importance of Prosody
Presenter: Takao Ogawa
Language: Japanese
In order to make the jump from merely speaking Japanese English In the elementary classroom to being able to communicate in English with people from all over the world, prosody (rhythm, stress and intonation patterns of an utterance) is essential. The presenter will talk about how to work with English sounds and rhythm to energize Japanese young learners.
Takao Ogawa has been involved in the practical usage of English for 17 years. His specialty is in the area of Elementary School English Education. With his long background in methodology and effective practical experience, the presenter offers encouragement and solid, practical advice to all elementary school teachers.
11:10 - 12:00
Songs, Chants and Activities for Young Learners
Presenter: Keiko Abe-Ford
Language: Japanese
Young learners and teachers can gain new motivation through interactive activities, songs and chants. When related to the target language, taught with action, and a positive attitude, these activities bring special energy into the classroom and fun back to the learning/acquisition process.
This demonstration will model effective activities, attitudes and actions through the rhythm of songs and chants adaptable to learners at any level.
Keiko Abe-Ford has taught children for more than 30 years. She is the President of CALA, Lecture of Seigakuin University, Teacher-trainer, Author, Consultant of Disney English and the Elementary School English Education Supervisor of the Gyoda-shi and Minato-ku Boards of Education.
Her publications include AJ’s Pic-Dic Series, New Let’s Sing Together (APRICOT), Classroom/Home English for Better Communication (Kirihara Shoten), Waku-Waku English (Kobunshoin), and co-author of Longman Children’s Picture Dictionary (Pearson Longman).
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch Break
13:00 - 13:50
Engaging Young Learners
Presenter: Yuri Kuno
Language: Japanese
Yuri Kuno will share her over 30 years of experience in teaching English to elementary school students and teacher training. Her lecture will provide valuable insight on how to engage young learners. Participants in this workshop will have an opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable advice on a wide range of topics in which Kuno has expertise, including classroom management, motivating young learners, the current situation in elementary school English education and her view on what is needed to improve English classrooms in Japan.
Holding a BA from Tokyo Women’s Christian University, Yuri Kuno began her career as an English instructor at Seijo Gakuen Elementary School in 1975. She is one of Japan’s most renowned authors and creators of children’s English learning materials, has conducted Ministry of Education Elementary School English Activities Teacher Training Seminars, and is Vice-Chairperson for the Japan Association of English Teaching in Elementary Schools.
14:00 - 14:50
Using an Interactive Whiteboard in the
Elementary School Classroom
Presenter: Junko Shimura
Language: Japanese
A wide variety of teaching materials are needed to depend children’s understanding in an educational context. Traditionally, teachers need to spend a great deal of time in doing this and preparing for classes. How can technology help teachers in this area.
The usage of Interactive Whiteboards in the Japanese Elementary School classroom is set to become mainstream in the not so distant future. This practical demonstration will familiarize teachers with this new technology and prepare them for the future direction of elementary school level teaching in Japan.
Junko Shimura joined Nakamura Science Limited after graduating from Aoyama Gakuin University’s Department of Engineering and Physics. She is an expert presenter in the use of technology in schools and has presented on the use of the ActivBoard technology to educators throughout Japan. She is well-know for her lively, spectacular and informative workshops.
15:00 - 15:15 Closing, Doors close
Registration: Anaheim University
TEL: 03-3498-1005
Email: info@anaheim.edu
Click here to download the program.
OneDay_TEYL_080721_Program.pdf
