Statement of Purpose
The establishment of a JALT National Special Interest Group for Materials
Writers would be of great benefit to JALT members hoping to translate
fresh teaching ideas into useful classroom materials by helping
interested JALT members keep pace with the rapidly accumulating
research data and evolving theoretical constructs of language teaching
and learning.
We propose this SIG as a mutual assistance network to promulgate accurate information regarding copyright law, share practical advice on publishing practices, including advice on self-publication, and help each other achieve continually rising standards of professionalism in the creation of language teaching and learning materials in all media, both traditional and visionary.
Within budgetary constraints, we propose to meet these needs in the following ways:
- by publishing a regular newsletter
- by sponsoring events at the annual JALT conference
- by organizing regional mini-conferences
- by participating in similar events organized jointly with other SIGS
The Committee
This page is under construction. Eventually, each position will have its own page outlining both the duties of the office and the personality currently in the hot seat.