Rescheduled Event

4th Performance in Education Conference in Gero

Gero Synergy Center ACTIVE • Gifu Prefecture, Japan

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📌 Conference Overview

Originally scheduled for July 2022, the 4th Performance in Education: Research & Practice Conference has been rescheduled to January 14–15, 2023. Join us in the famous mountain hot spring town of Gero in Gifu Prefecture for two days of research, practical presentations, and performances spanning speech, drama, debate, and music.

Rescheduled Dates

January 14–15, 2023

Saturday & Sunday

Location

Gero Onsen, Gifu

Synergy Center ACTIVE

Format

In-Person Event

Presentations & Workshops

⏰ Proposal Submissions: Proposals were due by Friday, December 16, 2022 (JST). Notifications of acceptance were issued by Sunday, December 18, 2022.

📍 Venue & Presentation Spaces

The conference is held at the Gero Synergy Center ACTIVE. Presentations and performances will run across three designated spaces:

Presentation Rooms (Peapods)

Peapod 1

Capacity: 50 attendees

Peapod 4

Capacity: 15 attendees

Peapod 6

Capacity: 10 attendees

🎙️ Featured Speakers

Greg Lewis

Hyupsung University, South Korea

Greg has taught university English in Korea for over 13 years and brings a background in politics, business training, and theater (summer stock and community theater). Combining his performance background with modern technology, he incorporates audio performance and podcasting directly into his language learning curriculum.

Introducing Podcasting to the Language Learning Classroom Students

This presentation focuses on student-generated audio podcasts and their positive outcomes for language learners. Attendees will explore practical steps for introducing podcasting concepts, production styles, and recording steps to students, concluding with a collaborative tips-and-tricks discussion.

Stephen Pottinger

Chubu University

Born in Aichi and raised in England, Stephen holds a BA in Education from the University of York and has nearly 20 years of ELT experience. Throughout his career, he has focused on performance methods that build student speaking confidence and presentation poise.

Theatre-based Performance Skills in the ESL Classroom: A Personal Narrative

This session demonstrates how tried-and-tested theater techniques inject energy and confidence into the ESL classroom. Stephen covers core acting skills in Vocal Production, Basic Storytelling, and The Art of Acting, while addressing common practical challenges teachers face when introducing drama methods.

Additional Invited Presenters

George MacLean

University of the Ryukyus

Presentation Topic: On Feedback

David Kluge

Nanzan University

Topic: Researching Performance in Education

Max Diaz

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Featured Presentation

✨ Venue & Submissions

Explore facility details at Gero Synergy Center ACTIVE or review proposal guidelines using the link below:

🌐 Visit Gero ACTIVE Site 📝 Call for Papers Form