The 2nd Annual Conference on ER
Thank you all who made our event a success!
coordinators
publishers
presenters
attendees
If you thought we were good this year, come join us next year in Nagoya!
Are you in one of the photos?
Join us at Kinki University!
Date: Sunday July 5th, 2009
Place: Kinki University Language Institute
Featured Speaker: Rob Waring
Topic: Promoting Extensive Reading
Associate professor at Notre Dame Seishin University and author of Guide to the 'Why' and 'How' of Using Graded Readers, Rob Waring has been a leader of ER in Japan. The Foundations Readers Series he co-wrote has been instrumental in bringing ER to younger students. His recent work with National Geographic is groundbreaking.
Also:
- Poster and paper presentations to assist you in developing an extensive reading program from the class to the curriculum level
- Lots of publishers with lots of information on how to develop your graded reader library
Win free graded readers!
lots of readers donated from 10 publishers!
Every attendee receives one entry for the raffle to be held at the end of the plenary session.
(Must be present at the plenary to win).
Online pre-registration: now through Friday, July 3rd
Pre-register (here or at http//:snurl.com/er2009pre-registration) and receive
- a free conference bag
- an additional entry for the free graded reader raffle
We kindly request all presenters to pre-register online by Sunday, June 28th.
On-site registration: at the venue, July 5th
Conference registration fee:
JALT members: FREE
Non-members: ¥500
JALT and ER SIG memberships can be renewed at this time.
Meet the Speaker Dinner:
A dinner party where you can meet the plenary speaker, other presenters, and other attendees
held near the conference venue starting at 5 PM.
Please let us know you're coming by registering on the pre-registration site, or before 11 AM on the day of the conference.
Let us know if you need a vegetarian option.
Waka Chinese Restaurant
located 125 meters from Kindai's main (west) gate on Kindai Dori Street
Set menu ¥2980 (drinks separate)
Sample menu - sweet and sour shrimp, beef and vegetables, rice, and soup + more dishes
All-you-can-drink option available ¥1380 (120 minutes - last order after 90 minutes)
