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 […]
Abstract: The Preparation, Discussion, Reaction (PDR) Method is a teaching methodology developed at Tohoku University. PDR utilizes a learner-centered, active learning method with flipped-classroom approach. It provides great leeway in […]
Abstract: This presentation described and evaluated the use of video portfolios to provide a pedagogical framework and a primary means of assessment for a freshman undergraduate EAP speaking course, […]
Presenter: Prof. Kuniko Abe – Akita International University, Basic Education Program and Institute for Asian Studies and Regional Collaboration (IASRC) Abstract: Akita Ranga, the first Western-influenced school of painting in […]
Presenter: Miguel Sosa – Akita International University faculty Abstract: In his diaries, Leonardo Da Vinci described seven principles for developing a liberally educated mind. Leonardo da Vinci’s principles remind us […]
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