JASAL 2018 X SUTLF 5

The Japan Association for Self-Access Learning (JASAL) held their 2018 conference as a joint event with the Sojo University Teaching & Learning Forum (SUTLF), which is the flagship event of the NanKyu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT). This year's theme was Making Connections. There are multiple connections within the field of second language education. Some examples of these include connections between educators and students, in- and and out-of-class learning, theory and practice, and culture and language. We hope that this theme inspires and expands participants’ thinking of the complex web consisting of, but certainly not limited to, people, place, practice, theory, materials, administration, curriculum, culture, and technology. It is our belief that, in thinking about these various connections in new ways, we may gain new perspectives and insights into language education. 

JASAL 2018 x SUTLF 5 brought together language teachers as well as practitioners, administrators, and students involved in the field of self-access learning across Japan to share our innovative practices, to learn from each other, and to inspire each other to make connections between these different elements in language education. The conference included a tour of Sojo University’s newly reopened self-access learning center, SILC.

Registrations with payments confirmed before 30 November include admission, a lunch ticket for our cafeteria, and a small gift. Registrations and payments received after 30 November include admission only. Availability of cafeteria lunches cannot be guaranteed for late/on-site registrants. Please note that the nearest open convenience store is a ten-minute walk.

JASAL is happy to announce that we will offer a grant for undergraduate students and Newcomer Grant for newcomers to a JASAL and SUTLF conference. If you are eligible and would like to apply, please fill in and submit the form by September 1st, 2018.

If selected, 

• Recipients should submit an estimate of expenses (details will be given to selected persons later).

• Recipients will pay up front and be reimbursed in cash on the day.

• Recipients are asked to write and submit a report (approximately 1,000 words) on the conference. 

• Recipients will need to confirm by a certain date, and register for the conference. If they fail to do so by the date specified, they will not be able to receive the grant and it will be offered to another candidate. 

We are planning on viewing Kumamoto Castle Reconstruction and the Josaien Tourist Center, along with several other locations.

Sunday, 16 December

10:00-12:00

Start/Finish at Sakuranobaba Johsaien

10 person limit

2 hour English tour of castle grounds for ¥800