On Sunday, June 28, 2026 (14:00–16:00 JST), the Gender Awareness in Language Education (GALE) SIG of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) will hold its second GALE Lecture Series. As we celebrate Pride Month, this lecture series will focus on gender identities in language education. Our speakers, Ms. Chelanna White and Dr. Ami Kobayashi, […]
GALE is pleased to co-sponsor an afternoon hosted by Matsuyama JALT, featuring two hybrid presentations by David LaHeist. Developing a UDL (Universal Design for Learning) Mindset ユニバーサル・デサイン（UDL) マインドセットの育成 & Optimizing Student Engagement Through UDL UDLによる学習者エンゲージメントの最適化 Sponsored by: JALT Accessibility in Language Learning SIG & JALT Gender Awareness in Language Education SIG 後援：言語教育のアクセシビリティ研究部会 & ジェンダーと語学教育研究部会 Endorsed […]
May 24, 20269:30 AM JSTChukyo University — Room 810 The GALE SIG Forum at the upcoming will explore the theme: “Living on the Margins, Teaching in the Center: Diverse JET Voices in Japan” This forum brings together three current and former Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) whose lived experiences reflect the intersections of gender, sexuality, race, […]
The CUE & GALE SIG Joint Fall 2026 Conference is now accepting proposals. Theme: Equity, Identity, and Agency in English Language EducationDates: October 10–11, 2026Venue: Kanazawa Institute of Technology, Ohgigaoka CampusSubmission deadline: July 25, 2026, 23:59 We welcome proposals from members and non-members for: Submissions may address CUE-related topics, GALE-related topics, or areas where both […]
The Gender Awareness in Language Education SIG is launching an online lecture series! Our first event will be held on Zoom on April 19, 2026 from 2 PM to 4 PM JST. Since April is Neurodiversity Awareness Month, our theme will be “Inclusive Practices in Language Education: Gender and Neurodiversity”. We have four speakers who […]
When: Sunday, November 23rd at 19:00 Want to know what GALE’s been up to this year? Interested in what’s coming next? Join us on Zoom to discuss GALE’s accomplishments and future plans! The GALE AGM will begin with officer reports, continue with completing the officer elections, and finish with discussion of what you’re looking forward […]
The JALT 2025 International Conference will be held in Tokyo at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center, from October 31st to November 2nd, 2025. (You can find out more about the conference on the JALT webpage or the Indico event page.) GALE will be holding a 1-hour forum on Sunday, November 2nd, from 13:45-14:45 in […]
GALE is honored to host one of the JALT2025 featured speakers, Ms. Ladomchanh Khantry, in advance of the JALT International Conference. Any and all are welcome to attend this free event. Presentation Barriers to Bridges: A Decade of ASP Impact This presentation explores the transformative impact of the Academic Support Program (ASP) at the National […]
In collaboration with the ICLE SIG, with the support of JALT Yokohama and EnglishCentral Join us for the 2025 ICLE & GALE SIG Collaborative Conference: “Encounters at the Crossroads: Intersections of Diverse Identities and Cultures”. This conference will explore how language education serves as a meeting ground for diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives. This all-day […]