PanSIG 2025

Session

B3-202 Forum (60) SAT: JALT CALL SIG Forum; ICLE SIG Forum; Pragmatics SIG Forum; MAVR SIG Forum; SUN: SPIN Forum; CT SIG Forum, TYL SIG Forum

17 May 2025, 12:30

BLDG 3/2F-202 (Kanda University of International Studies (神田外語大学))

256. JALTCALL Forum: Applying AI in Language Education

Gilbert Dizon (Himeji Dokkyo University), Hiroyuki Obari (Globiz Professional University), Louise Ohashi (Gakushuin University), Michael Hofmeyr (Tokyo University of Science), Nikan Fujii (Kyoto Notre Dame University)

17/05/2025, 12:30

Computer Assisted Language Learning

SIG Forum

101. Teachers’ Beliefs and Practices on Listening Instruction in EFL Classrooms

Prof. Li-Yuan Hsu (Department of English, National Chengchi University, Taiwan)

17/05/2025, 13:40

Listening

Research-oriented Oral Face-to-face presentation

255. ICLE Forum: Fostering Intercultural Learning: COIL and Effective Classroom Resources

Gaby Benthien (Shumei University), Javier Salazar (ICLE SIG - University of Tsukuba), Dr Mahboubeh Rakhshandehroo (Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts)

17/05/2025, 14:15

Intercultural Communication in Language Education

SIG Forum

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...

267. Pragmatics SIG Forum: Pragmatics and Language Learning: From Research to the Classroom

Jim Ronald (Shudo University), Jingxin Hao (Kanda University of International Studies), Malik Amir Feroze (Ehime University), Saki Araki, Stachus Peter Tu (Shimane University)

17/05/2025, 15:45

Pragmatics

SIG Forum

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...

291. MAVR SIG Forum: Expanding Realities: MAVR Innovations for Global Learning and Collaboration

Eric Hawkinson (Kyoto University of Foreign Studies), Gibran Garcia Mendoza (TOYO UNIVERSITY), Mehrasa Alizadeh (Otemon Gakuin University), Mr Reinald Adrian Pugoy (University of the Pillippines Open University), Roberto Figueroa (University of the Philippines), Ms Sophia Deterela (University of Makati)

17/05/2025, 16:55

Mixed, Augmented, and Virtual Realities

SIG Forum

"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...

274. SPIN Forum

Chelanna White (Reitaku University), Natsuho Mizoguchi (Nagoya University of Foreign Studies), Phil Nguyen, Shuyi Li (University of Tokyo)

18/05/2025, 09:30

SIG Forum

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...

249. Critical Thinking SIG forum: JALT Critical Thinking SIG Forum

David Gann, David Wayne Devitte, Mr James Dunn (Meiji University), Stephen Jennings, Todd Hooper (Setsunan University), Xiaodan Wang

18/05/2025, 12:30

Critical Thinking

SIG Forum

272. TYL Forum: Autonomy and Agency in Young Learner Language Education: A Roundtable Discussion

Amy Braun (Seto Solan Primary School), Dr Erin Noxon (Sagano High School), Dr Robert Chartrand (Kurume University)

18/05/2025, 13:40

Teaching Younger Learners

SIG Forum

"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...