SDC 2016 – Kumamoto JET

SDC 2016

2016 Kumamoto ALT Skills Development Conference
December 1st & 2nd, 2016
Terrsa Hotel, Kumamoto City

Below are the 2016 workshop handbook materials in pdf format.

Workshop Name	Presentation Materials	Additional Materials
Keynote Speech: Learn Like a Teacher, Teach Like a Learner	Power Point	Handout
JHS Speaking Tests	Power Point
Model SHS Lesson	Power Point
Drama Techniques in the Classroom	Power Point	Handout 1 Handout 2 Handout 3
Getting Involved in the Community	Power Point
Preparation for Eiken	Power Point	Handout
ES Lesson Planning	Power Point	Handout 1 Handout 2
Linguistics – Why Do People Have Foreign Accents?	Power Point
JHS Discussion Panel		Handout
Student Motivation	Power Point	Handout
Managing Cultural Fatigue	Power Point
Trading Places		Handout
SHS Discussion Panel		Handout
Creativity in the Classroom	Power Point	Handout 1 Handout 2
Independent Japanese Study		Handout
ES Discussion Panel		Handout
Games Fair		Handout
Technology in the Classroom		Handout
Strategies for Introvert-Leaning ALTs	Power Point
Working in Japan After JET	Power Point
Phonics	Power Point
Thriving as a Rural JET		Handout
CLAIR Workshop: Communiケーしよう！		Handout

Reminders

Important Upcoming Dates:

・2023 Leavers’ Meeting

This meeting is for JET participants who are leaving the JET Programme. Information that can be found in the Leavers’ Guide will be reviewed and miscellaneous reminders will be made such as return flights and pension withdrawal. Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of the guide with them as well as any questions or concerns they may have about leaving JET.

Date: Monday, April 24, 2023

・2023 Leavers’ Ceremony

This ceremony is for JET participants who are leaving the JET Programme. There will be reflection speeches made and the participants will be recognized for their service.

Date: Friday, July 7, 2023

・2023 Kumamoto Orientation

This orientation is for first-year JETs who just arrived to Kumamoto. There will be workshops and information booths presented by veteran JETs focused on how to navigate living in Japan (driving, eating, cleaning, health, Japanese, etc.) and what to expect in the workplace (teaching advice, professionalism expectations, working conditions, etc.). There will also be time to socialize and get to know other JETs in Kumamoto.

Date: TBA

・2023 ALT Skills Development Conference (SDC)

This annual conference brings ALTs, JTEs, and HRTs throughout Kumamoto Prefecture together to share ideas on how to enhance the classroom experience. Although the main focus of the conference is to provide ALTs, JTEs, and HRTs with a space to improve their work-related situations, there will also be a few workshops available on life-related situations.

Date: TBA