JALT Toyohashi Chapter

Join Nagoya-Gifu JALT and Literature in Language Teaching SIG on Saturday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. for “Using Thinking Routines with Literature, Creative Writing and Beyond,” presented by Mary Hillis.

The event will be held at Nagoya International Center, 4th Floor, Room 3. The center is directly connected to Kokusai Center Station on the Sakura-dori Line (Red Line) and is also about a 10-minute walk from Nagoya Station.

In this presentation, Mary Hillis will explore how literature can create meaningful opportunities for language learners to engage with authentic materials while developing critical and creative thinking skills. Drawing on thinking routines developed by Project Zero, such as See–Think–Wonder and Connect–Extend–Challenge, she will demonstrate practical ways to guide students through noticing details, interpreting texts, asking thoughtful questions, and making personal connections.

Using examples from classroom activities with poetry and other literary texts, the session will introduce adaptable strategies that can be applied to literature, creative writing, and a wide range of classroom materials.

Mary Hillis is an English instructor at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto. She is the recipient of the 2025 TIRF Kathleen M. Bailey Teacher-Researcher Award and co-editor of Artificial Intelligence in Our Language Learning Classrooms (Candlin & Mynard, 2025).

Admission is free for JALT members, first-time visitors, and undergraduate students. Non-member admission is ¥1,000.

Whether you are interested in literature, creative writing, critical thinking, or simply looking for new ways to engage your students, we hope you will join us

📢 Upcoming Event: ETJ Aichi & JALT Tomodachi Event! 🤝
Calling all English teachers in Nagoya, Gifu, and Aichi! Join us for a morning of professional development, networking, and—of course—doughnuts. We have two fantastic speakers sharing practical classroom strategies you can use right away.

🗓 WHEN: Sunday, May 17
⏰ TIME: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 WHERE: Nagoya International Center (NIC), 4th Floor, Room 3

THE PROGRAM
✨ 10:00 AM | Yoko Takano (JALT)
"A Student-Centered Classroom Makes Learners Positive and Motivated"
Learn how to support second language acquisition through communicative grammar. Yoko (MA TESOL, Nagoya University of Foreign Studies) will share her 29 years of expertise on boosting student engagement!

☕ 11:00 AM | Coffee Break
Networking, free doughnuts, and coffee.

✨ 11:15 AM | Wayne Jackson (ETJ Aichi)
"Some Simple Activities Using Google Workspace"
Wayne (Teikyo University Kani Elementary) will demonstrate easy-to-implement digital activities that foster real communication in the classroom.

🧹 11:45 AM | Closing & Refresh

ADMISSION
🎟 JALT Members: FREE
🎟 ETJ-Aichi Members: 500 yen
🎟 Others: 1,000 yen

☕ COFFEE FOR A CAUSE
We are proud to serve Warm Hearts Coffee for 200 yen. All proceeds go toward supporting children’s education in Malawi 🇲🇼.

🌍 SAVE THE PLANET: Please bring your own reusable mug!

📧 QUESTIONS?
Email us at: [email protected]

The deadline is March 8th for submitting your presentation proposal for JALT2026 (Nov 20-22 in Nagoya). JALT is a family friendly conference, with professional child care available. We're seeking research presentations and practical teaching presentations. Join us in Nagoya! https://jalt.org/jalt-international-conference/

Join us for the JALTCALL Spring Symposium 2026 on March 7 at Kyoritsu Women’s University, Building 2. This dynamic teacher development event features hands on workshops, stimulating discussions, networking opportunities, and refreshments. Whether you are an educator, researcher, or CALL enthusiast, this symposium offers a rich space for collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

Registration: ¥1000, or ¥500 for JALT members. Details at www.jaltcall.org

Hello Toyohashi JALT members and friends! A few reminders and points of information:

• If you are a chapter member and would like to nominate yourself for an officer role, please email [email protected] ASAP. Preferably today!

• A ballot will be distributed to your JALT registered email address from 12/2. Please vote as soon as you can once you’ve received your ballot.

• Our 12/14 meeting begins at 2:30pm. Aichi University Toyohashi Campus Kenkyukan.

• Bonenkai RSVPs please!

End of year meeting (AGM) + Bonenkai!

Our meeting will be held from 2:30-4:30pm on Sunday, 12/14 (location Aichi University Toyohashi Campus or PLAT. TBD.)

Following the meeting we will move to the Hotel Associa for our bonenkai which will start from 5:00pm.

¥5,980 buffet with free drink plan. Discount for those 65 or over.

Please email [email protected] to RSVP

*If you have dietary restrictions please get in touch with the restaurant prior to registering your attendance.

忘新年会プラン : ディナー | レストラン ロジェール | 豊橋駅直結 ホテルアソシア豊橋【公式】（JR東海ホテルズ）- ベストレート保証

📣 Apply to Present at the Chubu English Language Teaching Convention!

We are now accepting presentation proposals for the 2025 Chubu English Language Teaching Convention, held in cooperation with the LTP community.

Do you have an idea, activity, or research topic that could support other English teachers?
We welcome all presenters, but this year we are especially looking for university professors who can share insights from higher education, teacher training, research, curriculum design, or classroom practice.

First-time presenters and experienced teachers are all encouraged to apply. You may present alone or with colleagues.

🗓 Application Deadline: November 30, 2025
📍 Event: Sugiyama Jogakuen University, Nagoya
🔗 Apply here: https://ltprofessionals.com/conventions/

Share your expertise. Support our teaching community.
👉 Submit your proposal and join this year’s convention!

The Toyohashi JALT executive board is pleased to announce the opening of its 2025-26 officer elections. Nominations will be open from 10/10 through 12/1. Voting will take place from 12/1 and results will be announced at our AGM in mid December (date to be announced).

Current nominees are as follows:
President - Thomas Eldred
Treasurer - Ashley Bartholomy
Membership - Michael Miller
Publicity - Angela Wolf
Program - Takao Imai*

If you would like to nominate yourself (volunteer) for an officer position, please email [email protected]. Any JALT national member in good standing who is also a member of Toyohashi JALT may nominate themselves for any of the above positions.

*Please note that Mr. Takao Imai would like to invite nominations for Program Chair, so please get in touch if you are interested in this position!

JULY FORUM : JALT Toyohashi Chapter,Nagoya & Gifu Chapter is coming on July 27th Sunday
3 sessions/ book display/ warm heart coffee/ networking party (RSVP) are scheduled!
Register today!