Sessions / Professional development workshop

Appropriately measuring lexical knowledge for pedagogy and research #1752

Sat, Sep 11, 15:30-16:15 Asia/Tokyo | LOCATION: Zoom 2

At https://vocableveltest.org administrators can create online form-recall or meaning-recall (reading or listening) vocabulary tests based on various lists, lexical units, band sizes, and sampling ratios, and download automatically marked responses, typed responses, and item completion times. Teachers can create pre- and post-tests from 7000 items. Learners can be presented with item-level feedback.

(UNNAMED) / Stuart McLean /

How to navigate the doctoral journey #1761

Sat, Sep 11, 15:30-16:15 Asia/Tokyo | LOCATION: Zoom 1

Starting a PhD is one thing, but finishing it is another. This workshop will cover the common pitfalls of the doctoral journey and offer practical solutions for turning the inevitable challenges into successes. The session targets those considering a PhD or those already on their way. Active participation is expected.

Submitting papers to publishers: Follow which yellow brick road? #1756

Sat, Sep 11, 16:20-17:05 Asia/Tokyo | LOCATION: Zoom 1

Come to this workshop if you want to publish but don’t know how to begin. The presenter will describe several steps in the process of submitting papers to better prepare authors in an academic world of publish or perish. Share your experiences and learn from each other, too!

Promoting reflective dialogue to enhance professional well-being #1745

This is a special 90-minute professional development workshop by members of the JALT Mentoring & Orientation Committee.

Sat, Sep 11, 16:20-17:50 Asia/Tokyo | LOCATION: Zoom 2

In this workshop, the presenters introduce the concept of reflective dialogue and facilitate a practical session where participants can learn how to conduct reflective dialogue by using some basic strategies for helping others to engage themselves in reflection and to promote their professional-well being. (Special 90-minute PD Workshop facilitated by members of JALT's Mentoring & Orientation Committee)