Welcome to OkiJALT!
めんそーれー
Okinawa JALT is a chapter of The Japan Association for Language Teaching, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the improvement of language teaching and learning.
The Okinawa Chapter of JALT has been active since 1980. We are a diverse group of language educators and scholars who share a common goal of improving foreign language education. We welcome members and presenters in Japan and internationally as well.
Latest News & Events
- Presenting Off-Script: Socio-Emotional and Embodied Cognitive ScaffoldingOkinawa JALTMarch 1, 2025 (Saturday) 18:00~19:30Okinawa Prefecture Gender Equality Center (Tiruru) Presenting Off-Script: Socio-Emotional and Embodied Cognitive ScaffoldingJoseph Falout (Nihon University) Students entering undergraduate and graduate programs have difficulty presenting advanced ideas in English without following premade scripts. They can struggle speaking off-script during formal presentations at any length, brief question and answer follow-ups, or… Read more: Presenting Off-Script: Socio-Emotional and Embodied Cognitive Scaffolding
Be a part of Okinawa JALT
Okinawa JALT is continually seeking individuals to help with our organization. We organize several conferences each year. Members can give presentations at these conferences about language teaching, class activities, or research. Presentations are generally around thirty minutes and provide the audience with practical explanations. Interested parties should check the list of upcoming events in the “Events & News” section of the website. Please contact us for more details.