Speaker
Mayumi Kashiwa
(Kanda University of International Studies)
ABSTRACT
How much do we know about students’ language learning practices beyond the classroom? While teachers often hope that students are engaging autonomously with the target language, these practices are rarely visible. Yet, understanding learners’ out-of-class environments and experiences can offer valuable insights into their needs and inform teaching practice. This workshop explores students’ learning ecologies through an ecological lens. Participants will consider how to better understand learners’ broader contexts and discuss ways to foster awareness of the connection between in-class and out-of-class learning to support autonomy, engagement, and meaningful learning experiences.
