Abstract: The focus of the presentation was the ever increasing impact of top-down nation-wide educational reforms on teachers in Japan, exemplified in the upcoming 2020 reform. Its unique contribution is […]
Abstract: Many second or foreign language learners will say that they are motivated to learn the target language. However, not all of these individuals will actually take the necessary steps […]
In this presentation, Melodie talked about the recent situation of foster and adopted children in Japan, showing what kinds of intellectual and other challenges these children tend to face, explained […]
Abstract: One of the new buzzwords in education is “Active Learning.” Active Learning is based on the belief that students can enhance their curiosity and motivation through being more involvement […]
Epistemic stance markers are a common feature of communication. When we say “epistemic stance markers,” we mean phrases such as I think, I know, I guess, maybe, actually, certainly, may, […]
TITLE: “The Spread of Western Learning and Technology in Pre-Meiji Japan and its Impact on Japanese History” ABSTRACT: This presentation highlighted the four phases of Western influence on Japanese society […]
Abstract: How can we raise students’ awareness of cultural diversity in local universities and communities? To answer this question, this presentation focused on Maki Eguchi’s experience as a Fulbright foreign […]
Akita JALT Chapter Meeting and Presentation Saturday, March 23, 2019 Presenter: Prof. Patrick Dougherty, Ed.D. Abstract: Dr. Carl Jung is best known as a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst and as the […]
Creative thinking and creative ideas are encouraged from an early age and continues to be a valuable asset in later life in many domains. Yet in education, Maley (2017) argues, creativity […]
This presentation addressed the results from a flipped classroom approach over 2 semesters. Low oral production of end of semester assessments compelled this instructor of a Spanish class to reexamine […]
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