Benkyokai Mini-Conference for B.C. Japanese Language Teachers

Two excellent teachers are coming to present:

1. Yoko Udagawa-Sensei from the Japan Foundation (Edmonton)

2. Brad Wilson, teacher from Kwalikum Secondary and Nihongo BC website developer

It will also be a wonderful opportunity for K-12 Japanese teachers to network and share classroom ideas, so please plan to attend! We will offer billets for out of town teachers.

Date: April 29th, 2006 (Saturday) 11:30a.m. to 4p.m.

Place: New Westminster Secondary 835 8th St., NWSS (library/internet lab)

Contact: Kathy Shannon 604-517-6300 #9446
Kathy’s cellphone 604-773-7413
Cost: $10 to be paid on site (includes lunch and coffee)

Mini-Conference Schedule

11:30-12:30 Lunch
12:30-2:00 Yoko Udagawa – Activities and Strategies for Japanese Classes
2:00-2:15 Coffee Break
2:15-3:30 Brad Wilson – Introduction to Nihongo BC website
(Learn how to download and upload files to share)
Discussion on networking for Japanese teachers through website.

*Optional dinner later at a local restaurant for interested participants.


Benkyokai Mini-Conference Registration (due April 1st, 2006)

Please e-mail to Wendy Yamazaki at wendyky@telus.net
Or send registration to her at #190-13897 74th Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 6G6

Name: __________________________________

School: __________________________________ District: _________________

Home Phone: ____________________________________

E-mail: ____________________________________

I would like a billet on Friday night ____ Saturday night___

I live in Greater Vancouver and can billet someone. ____