This forum explores innovative strategies for enhancing intercultural awareness and understanding in language education. The first presenter discusses the integration of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) into undergraduate courses in Japan, fostering cross-cultural exchanges with students from the United States, Germany, Brazil, Belgium, Portugal, Mexico, and Turkiye. By...
This Pragmatics SIG forum brings together four young and early career teachers and researchers with a passion for pragmatics: understanding it, researching it, and bringing it to the language classroom. Each will bring a unique and novel perspective to this important field. Saki Araki investigated multilingual English users, gaining insights regarding their beliefs and reported actions as they...
"Expanding Realities: MAVR Innovations for Global Learning and Collaboration
Exploring the State of MAVR, Metaverse for COIL, and AR-Enhanced Education
This MAVR SIG forum explores the evolving landscape of Mixed, Augmented, and Virtual Realities in education, highlighting innovative approaches that empower learners and educators in an increasingly digital and connected world. The session...
The Student Peer Interaction Network Committee (SPIN) works to support students in JALT by being a place for them to help each other by sharing resources, getting advice, and networking. In this forum, SPIN invites student presenters to share their research and experience with other students. The attendees will be offered an opportunity to discuss their experiences with student peers. Although...
"This interactive round table session will explore the dual dimensions of autonomy and agency in language education, addressing both student and teacher perspectives. Featuring a diverse panel of educators—including an elementary school teacher, junior high school teacher, high school teacher, university instructor, and Eikaiwa teacher—this session will highlight practical strategies for...
