Workshop on the Use of Visual Aids - THANK YOU!

Hi,

We had a great time sharing ideas on the use of visual aids in children's classes at our workshop today.

First, we learned how to use Chinese characters to reinforce prepositions; on, under, in, next to, from Mr. Shimizu at Esteem School of English.

It is an activity where children need to think hard to come up with Chinese characters they have learned in Japanese class.

The participants racked their brains to create Chinese characters, considering their students' ages and knowledge. It was a good challenge!!

We also learned how to use illustrations and photos for the practice of colors and clothing items from Ms. Yuriko Mizubuchi at Teddy Bear English School.

In this session, we have learned to pay a close attention to what skills and knowledge the students are mobilizing to accomplish each task. There were a lot of nods, smiles and laughter observed during this session.

Finally we had a group discussion on the same theme, and each participant shared her own unique ideas to use visual aids; including photos taken through Googleimage, cute items from one-coin shops, songs and gestures.

Overall it turned out to be a very fun, informative and active workshop. We thank all the participants for their enthusiasm and contributions.

Our next workshop will be held in March with the theme of teaching reading to children.

Hope to see you all there!
Mari

Workshop on the Use of Visual Aids

Dear members, 

Come and join our 24th workshop focusing on the use of visual aids in kids classes! This workshop is designed so that all the participants can communicate with one another in a relaxed atmosphere. (Curious? Come and see what we will do!) 

Also... ALL the participants will get a gift of a lovely reading book for children!

Now, take a look at the information below, and contact Mari Nakamura at mari-@pop02.odn.ne.jp to make a reservation! 

ETJ Ishikawa Group 24th Workshop

'How to Use Visual Aids in Children's Classes ~ Seeing is Believing!'

Date: Sunday, October 23
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Venue: Kanazawa Kinrosha Plaza in Kitayasue, Kanazawa http://www.kinpura.com/map.html

(about a 10 minute walk from JR Kanazawa Station West Exit)

Room: Room 303
Admission: 500 yen (for both ETJ members and Non-ETJ members) 

Presenters: Ms. Yuriko Mizubuchi and Mr. Yasuhiro Shimizu

Presentation 1 by Yuriko Mizubuchi

Title: Speak, Listen, Read and Write - All While Having Fun!

Summary:

Have you ever wondered how children build a good balance of speaking, writing, listening and reading skills through activities and how each activity should focus on their skills? In this presentation, the presenter will share some activities using cards and pictures that aim to develop children's four skills, and will also show how to implement them effectively. Join this session, and see the process of learning that gives children confidence and joy! 

Bio:

Yuriko Mizubuchi has been teaching English at her own private school, Teddy Bear English School. She teachers elementary school and junior high school students, and has an experience in teaching at public elementary schools. She is also a member of the Storytelling in English Group at a library. 

Presentation 2 by Yasuhiro Shimizu

TItle:'Water' is Next to 'Blue'

Summary:

When teaching 5th or 6th graders, we often face the challenge of how to integrate their intellectual curiosity and knowledge with what English they can use. At Minamikotatsuno Elementary School, where I taught for five years, the teachers often endeavored to plan English lessons overlapping with other subjects in order to arouse a substantial degree of interest in class.

In this workshop, I would like to share with you one of the most typical and successful lessons I became involved in at Minamikotatsuno Elementary School: explaining kanji characters to Japanese language learners by using prepositions. I would be very grateful if you could utilize this lesson in your class settings. 

Bio:

At his Esteem School of English, Yasuhiro Shimizu works with motivated students seeking 'real' tuition. To that end he endeavors to offer the ultimate in quality with every lesson on a one-to-one basis in tune with their subtle requirements. Yasuhiro Shimizu was also ardently engaged in English education in numerous elementary schools in Kanazawa City as an English Activity Assistant and an instructor for many years including Minamikotatsuno, an English education pilot school designated by the Ministry of Education. 

[Esteem School of English http://www.eikaiwaesteem.com/]

Each presentation will be followed by a Q&A session where every one's input is appreciated! We will also have a tea break with snacks and a discussion time. 

Now, mark your calendar, and help us spread the word!

Best wishes,
Mari Nakamura

ETJ Ishikawa Group Coordinator

Thanks for "Showing and Telling!"

We had our 23rd workshop this afternoon at Kanazawa Kinrosha Plaza, with two experienced English teachers, Carla Curry and Nagwa Fekri, as presenters.

Carla presented some of her classroom-piloted activities using 'hands,' ex. Hand Knots and Palm Reading. With her lead, all the participants got up from their chairs, and joined the activities.

Nagwa Fekri, originally from Egypt, used her mother language, Arabic, to show us what it is like to learn a foreign language in a 'once-a-week-for-one-hour' setting. This session was also action packed, and kept all the participants busy interacting with one another!

Followed by a tea break, we had a 'show and tell' session where each participant shared her activity ideas, ranging from oral communication activity, Scrabble, card games to picture book read-aloud.

It was a real fun workshop, and we are all looking forward to getting together again in October!

See you then!

Mari

ETJ Ishikawa Group Workshop "Show and Tell"

Dear English teachers,

ETJ Ishikawa Group is going to hold its 23rd workshop on Sunday, June 19 with two experienced and certified teachers as guest speakers. It is going to be a very friendly gathering where everybody can share teaching ideas and learn from one another. Non-ETJ members are welcome!

Take a look at the info below, and make a reservation by sending an e-mail to Mari at mari-@pop02.odn.ne.jp. (Please include your phone number in your e-mail.)

ETJ Ishikawa Group 23rd Workshop "Show and Tell!"
Date: Sunday, June 19
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Venue: Kanazawa Kinrosha Plaza in Kitayasue, Kanazawa http://www.kinpura.com/map.html
(about a 10 minute walk from JR Kanazawa Station West Exit)
Room: 203
Admission: 500 yen (for both ETJ members and Non-ETJ members)

Presenters: Carla Curry and Nagwa Fekri 

Presentation 1 "Giving a Hand" by Carla Curry

Summary:This presentation offers a couple of activities that need little preparation time and can be used with many different age groups and abilities.  As the title says, the activities focus on hands.

Bio:Carla Curry studied TESOL at the University of Washington and is now working at several universities in Kanazawa.  She is also teaching students of all ages at her own private school.

Presentation 2: "Learning a Foreign Language in a Few Hours" by Nagwa Fekri

Summary: Nagwa will share some of the practical ideas she has been using for her students on how kids survive learning a very new language for lessons that are only once a week.

Bio: Nagwa, who holds a master's degree in chemical engineering, taught English as an EAA for a year at several Kanazawa elementary schools in 2003. She then started teaching English with a children conversational school(SEIHA), a national company with classrooms everywhere in Japan. Nagwa has been teaching children and training teachers. She has also been in charge of administrative duties. She teaches varieties of levels and ages from 6 month-old babies to teenagers, besides the company's international preschool. 

After the presentations, each participant will have an opportunity to share his/her own activity ideas or materials in small groups. 

We will also have a tea break where we can all enjoy chatting and networking. 

Now, mark your calendar, and help us spread the word!

Best wishes,
Mari Nakamura
ETJ Ishikawa Group Coordinator 

David Paul's Seminar on Sunday, June 26

児童英語教育の先駆者でETJ（日本英語教師の会）の創設者、デイビッド・ポール氏が６月２６日（日）、金沢にて児童英語教育についてのセミナーを実施します。６時間以上の本格的トレーニングで、子どもを中心とした指導法についての理論と実践を学び、修了書を受けることができます。


お申し込みは　david@LTProfessionals.com　まで。

David Paul, the founder of ETJ, is doing a one-day certificate course in teaching English to Children in Kanazawa on Sunday, May 15. This is a great opportunity for both experienced and new teachers to learn/review some theories in psychology and Teaching English as a Foreign Language and to expand activity repertoire. 

I personally would like to recommend this session to you - I attended this course several years ago, and it has changed the way I interact with children in class in a major way. 

Take a look at the course description below, and contact David if you are interested! (Contact information is provided at the end of this message) 

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One-Day Certificate Course in Teaching English to Children

Time: Sunday, June 26, 9:15 am - 4:30 pm

Place: Kanazawa Kinrousha Plaza, 3-2-20 Kitayasue, Kanazawa-Shi

Trainer: David Paul - the author of Finding Out, Teaching English to Children in Asia, Songs and Games for Children, Communicate, Discover English, Communication Strategies, ... 

Fee: 12,000 yen (ETJ members 9,000 yen)

Course for teachers of elementary school children

1. How do children learn?

2. Using games effectively.

3. Building reading and writing skills.

4. developing communicative skills.

5. Integrating songs.

6. Lesson planning.

7. Developing international attitudes.

 http://ltprofessionals.com/en/courses/children.html

To register or get more information contact David Paul at:

david@LTProfessionals.com

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Mari Nakamura

ETJ Ishikawa Group Coordinator

ETJ Ishikawa 22nd Workshop

Hi,

ETJ Ishikawa Group had our 22nd workshop last Sunday with Mark Elwell, the director of Hakusan International School, and Mari Nakamura, the owner of English Square, as the speakers.

Mark Elwell shared theories and practice in task based instruction, which he extensively implements at his school using computers while Mari Nakamura discussed how to survive the so-called "Shogakkou Eigo Boom" referring to her own experience as a school owner. Each session was followed by a very active Q and A session where all the attendees discussed related issues in a relaxed atmosphere.

And of course we didn't forget to have fun mingling and networking over drinks and snacks at the tea break!

Our next workshop is planned to be in June/July. I'll keep you updated on this!

Mari