CriConCef III - March 2016
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‘Critical, constructive assessment of CEFR-based
Language teaching in Japan and beyond’ Symposium
(CriConCef III)
March 26th and 27th, 2016 took place in Central Osaka
Osaka University Nakanoshima Centre (map here)
Conference co-chairs: Fergus O’Dwyer and Maria Gabriela Schmidt
See the schedule below and see the conference handbook below!
This conference is entirely FREE of charge. If you would like to attend the conference, please email FLP SIG.
This conference is funded by the Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (project no.26370624) from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.
Schedule
March 26th Opening 930-1000
1000-1100 Bärbel Kühn (University of Bremen, Germany)
Plenary: The Past and Future of CEFR/ELP-based Language Learning in Europe
1115-1215 Mark De Boer (Akita International University)
Workshop: Applying the Principles of the CEFR
--1215-1315 Lunch
(Talk by Bärbel Kühn & Pham Thi Hong Nhung)--
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1315-1400 Fergus O’Dwyer (Osaka University)
Plenary: Toward critical and constructive assessment of CEFR-informed language teaching in Japan and beyond
1400-1500 Jack Bower (Hiroshima Bunkyo Women’s University)
Workshop: Using the ADDIE model to plan and construct a CEFR-based curriculum: Focus on the analysis phase
1500-1600 Arthur Rutson-Griffiths (Hiroshima Bunkyo Women’s University)
Workshop: From can do to classroom: Making classroom materials using the CEFR
1615-1645
Wrap-up of Day 1 (Bärbel Kühn & Pham Thi Hong Nhung),
with Poster presentations (*** see details below)
1900-2100 Party (details to be provided; some comments by Bärbel Kühn & Pham Thi Hong Nhung)
March 27th Opening 930-1000
1000-1200 Pham Thi Hong Nhung (Hue University of Foreign Languages, Vietnam)
Plenary, followed by workshop: Applying the CEFR to renew general English curriculum: Successes, remaining issues and lessons from Vietnam
--1200-1300 Lunch
(Talk by Bärbel Kühn & Pham Thi Hong Nhung)--
1300-1400 Margit Krause-Ono & Qu Ming (Muroran IT)
Workshop: Applying the CEFR across language curricula
1500-1600 Bärbel Kühn (University of Bremen, Germany)
Workshop: Implementing a tutorial programme with the CEFR and an electronic portfolio (EPOS)
1600-1630 Poster Presentations (*** see details below)
1630- 1700 Final Discussion: Bringing the CEFR forward, strategies and future prospects
(Bärbel Kühn & Pham Thi Hong Nhung)
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Poster presentations
Poster 1 Developing a Portfolio for English as a Tool for Global Communication
Yukie Saito (Waseda University) Sat & Sun
Poster 2 Implementing the Language Portfolio for Japanese University: A Pragmatic Approach
Gregory Charles Birch (Seisen Jogakuin College) Sat & Sun
Poster 3 Using CEFR can do statements in course design for Japanese university classes
Brad Howe (Adjunct lecturer in Kansai Area) Sat
Poster 4 CEFR-based Placement Interviews for EFL Classes at a Japanese National University
Nicolangelo Becce & Christopher Hennessy (University of Fukui (Japan)) Sun
Poster 5 Developing a Speaking Production and Fluency Curriculum from CEFR
Michael Wilkins (Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto) Sat & Sun
Poster 6 The CEFR in Japan – A critical overview
Maria Gabriela Schmidt (University of Tsukuba) Sat & Sun
All abstracts are available in the conference handbook
If you have any questions, please contact <FLP SIG mail address>
(Updated on November 3rd,2016 MGS)