Graduate Student Book Review Presentations
Language education is an ever-evolving field that requires educators not only to be masters of pedagogical theory but also to be adaptive practitioners who can apply that theory effectively in diverse classroom settings. As such, the process of reviewing scholarly texts plays a critical role in the development of future educators and researchers. At this meeting of Akita JALT, graduate students of language education will give presentations illustrating how they engage with and critically assess a range of key texts that address pressing themes in the field. Through these book reviews, the presenters not only deepen their own understanding of the theory and practice of language teaching but also contribute valuable perspectives that can inspire innovation in the classroom and guide future research. There will be three concurrent presentations and participants will be able to move freely between rooms.
Speaker Book Title
| Farhana Sarmin | Interaction, Language Use, and Second Language Teaching (Routledge Advances in Second Language Studies) |
| Hisashi Harada | Generative Artificial Intelligence and Language Teaching |
| Samantha Lucas | Narrative Inquiry into Language Teacher Identity: ALTs in the JET Program |
| Izumi Suganuma | Investigating Foreign Language Anxiety |
| Lu Haozhe | Conversation Analysis and Language Teacher Education: Intervention Studies |
| Ken Guerrero | Second Language Teacher Education: A Cognitive & Evidence Based Perspective |
| Daniel Podborochynski | Team Teachers in Japan: Beliefs, Identities, and Emotions |
| Qian Jiayi | Essentials for Successful English Language Teaching |
| Kayoko Kaiho | Second Language Learning Theories |
Date: July 25, 2026 (Sat)
Time: 13:00–14:00
Venue: Akita International University (Maps) (Rooms: B102, B103, B104)
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