Get-together dates for 2026

Sunday, April 26
Sunday, June 28
Sunday, October 4
Sunday, November 8

“Get-togethers” are non-presenter-based events where SIG members discuss in pairs and small groups their learning, teaching, and researching practices and interests to do with learner development.

This year’s get-togethers are being held in hybrid format, face-to-face in Tokyo at Chuo University, Myogadani Campus, a 1-minute walk from Myogadani Station on the Marunouchi Line, and online in Webex. The sessions are generally scheduled from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Please note that details for taking part online will be sent separately to you on completion of the Google form for each get-together. Google Form Link

Each get-together follows a general flow, which may include a welcome and overview, ice-breaking, a short mini-presentation or shared theme, small-group discussion, a short break, breakout discussions and catching up, and LD SIG announcements.

We welcome the participation of teachers from diverse teaching contexts, including elementary school, junior high school, senior high school, university, distance learning & graduate studies, and language school settings, and teachers teaching languages other than English.

You are very welcome to come along and join in, and to invite a colleague or friend too if they share an interest in learning about learner development together with other teachers and graduate students.

Please monitor the Learner Development SIG Facebook group for announcements on Get-togethers, including details of each event and RSVP information.

If you have a question about Get-Togethers, please direct questions to ‘General Enquiries’ on Contact Us.