Speakers include JALT President Richmond Stroupe, JALT Publications Board Chair Jerry Talandis, Jr., and many more.
JALT President Richmond Stroupe and JALT Publications Board Chair Jerry Talandis, Jr.
JALT’s President, Richmond Stroupe, of Soka University, will give a plenary:
Developing learners’ competencies for global citizenship: The role of language educators
As we move through the 21st century, developing “global citizens” is increasingly becoming a focus at secondary, tertiary, and even primary levels of education systems. In Japan, this has been manifest through a number of “global” initiatives at both the secondary and tertiary levels. Post graduation, prospective employers of our graduates are also no longer satisfied with solely higher levels of English language proficiency, but also require additional skills that shape a well-rounded “global citizen.” As part of the global community, our learners will be required to learn autonomously and be able to think critically. In addition, our learners need to be able to effectively manage large amounts of information, use technology efficiently, understand the cultural perspectives of others, and work collaboratively and in leadership positions. All of these skills need to be incorporated into educational programs that increasingly are providing content through English medium instruction, increasing the expectations placed on students and instructors alike.
This presentation will provide opportunities for teachers at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels to consider the obstacles they face when trying to support learners as they develop these skills. Specific strategies and effective suggestions that teachers can use on a daily basis to overcome some of these obstacles will be presented. These suggestions can be used within any curriculum with students at any level to help them achieve the skills necessary for success within the global community.
JALT’s Publications Board Chair Jerry Talandis Jr. of Toyama University, and many of the Board will also be joining us, including TLT Editors Philip Head, Eric Martin, and Caroline Handley; JJ Editors Eric Hauser, Greg Glasgow, and Yo In’nami; PCP Editors Peter Clements, and Philip Bennett; as well as Pubs Website Editor Malcolm Swanson. Together they will be presenting Getting Published in JALT Publications. In this panel presentation, editors from the three journals comprising JALT Publications (JALT Journal, The Language Teacher, and the Post-conference Publication) will talk about what it takes for you to get published. Submission guidelines as well as various dos and don’ts for increasing your chances of acceptance will be covered.