Tokyo: One Day Workshop in Teaching English to Young Learners
One Day Workshop in Teaching English to Young Learners
Certificate of Completion Awarded by Anaheim University
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2008
Time: 10:00 - 15:15
Place: Anaheim University, Tokyo Learning Center
Location: Raykay Minami Aoyama Building 1F
Address: 5-4-29 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-3260-8831
Fees: 9,000yen (pre-registration)
10,000yen (pay on day of event)
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Nearest station:
Subway Omote-Sando Stn.
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| TEL: 03-3498-1005 | |
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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
