PanSIG 2025

16 May 2025, 00:00 → 18 May 2025, 23:59 Asia/Tokyo

Kanda University of International Studies (神田外語大学)

Robert Dykes (Conference Chair)

PanSIG 2025 will be held May 16-18, 2025 at Kanda University of International Studies in Mihama Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture. The conference chair is Robert Dykes; the site co-chairs are Jennie Roloff Rothman and Prateek Sharma.

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Friday 16 May

16:30 → 18:10 B8-107 Workshop 1: Dr Gregory Paul Glasgow; Workshop 2: Dr Mayumi Kashiwa

16:30 Agency in Language Classrooms for Teachers of Colour

Despite increasing diversity in Japan’s ELT sector, equity and inclusion remain limited. English teachers of colour from both Global South and Global North communities often face barriers to professional legitimacy. Job discrimination, the lack of cultural representation in ELT materials, coupled with stereotyping and the challenge of navigating hypervisibility / invisibility further undermines their sense of respect, creativity, and empowerment. Drawing on my research on language teacher identity, decoloniality, raciolinguistics, Global/Unequal Englishes (Glasgow, 2023, 2024) and the use of real-life examples, I offer a strategic blueprint to these challenges. Respect involves contesting hegemonic perceptions of English, nation, identity, and language to ensure equal recognition of the backgrounds and origins of teachers often not viewed as “legitimate”. Creativity allows teachers to resist ELT norms, create spaces for implementing intercultural pedagogies, and advocate for systemic change. Empowerment involves teachers' active displays of self-efficacy, autonomy, and ownership of one’s professional trajectory throughout their careers. This can happen through commanding respect and implementing creative ways to leverage professional knowledge, decolonize ELT, build support networks, and amplify marginalized voices in language education. By foregrounding these three interconnected dimensions, this blueprint provides practical strategies for navigating ELT’s structural constraints in Japan while fostering a more inclusive educational landscape. Though this talk centers on teachers of colour, its principles clearly apply to all educators striving for professional legitimacy and equity in the field.

Speaker: Dr Gregory Paul Glasgow (Kanda University of International Studies)

17:25 Teacher Awareness of Learning Environments Beyond the Classroom

Speaker: Dr Mayumi Kashiwa (Kanda University of International Studies)

16:30 → 18:10 B8-108 Workshop 1: Dr Eriko Yamabe Workshop 2: Prof Andrew Tweed & Dr Bryan Buschner

16:30 Becoming Aware of Cognitive Differences: Based on Korthagen's Reflection Theory

Speaker: Dr Eriko Yamabe (Waseda University)

17:25 Navigating Constraints: Fostering Autonomy in Language Learning

Fostering autonomy often means navigating constraints. In classrooms, rigid curricula and assessments may limit self-directed learning. Beyond the classroom, including in self-access centers, institutional barriers such as budgets, space, or administrative policies can pose challenges to effectively promoting autonomy. However, teachers can find creative ways to lessen, work around, or overcome these obstacles. This workshop begins with a theoretical overview of autonomy and constraints, followed by real-world examples from the presenters. Participants will identify challenges at their institutions and collaborate on solutions. By the end, they will have developed practical strategies for fostering autonomous learning despite constraints.

Speakers: Prof. Andrew Tweed (Soka University), Prof. Bryan Buschner (Soka University)

Saturday 17 May

09:00 → 09:30 Registration

09:30 → 10:00 Opening Ceremony

Convener: Robert Dykes (Conference Chair)

09:30 Opening Ceremony

Speaker: Robert Dykes (Conference Chair)

10:00 → 11:00 PLENARY: Benefits of Autonomy-Supportive Teaching

Speaker: Prof. Johnmarshall Reeve (Australian Catholic University)

11:00 → 12:00 B8-103, 104, 105 SALC Showcase

11:00 Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University

Speakers: Christopher Ho, Clair Taylor (Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University)

11:30 → 12:30 B3-250 Saturday Posters

11:30 Am I a Researcher? Taking Agency to Apply for a JALT Research Grant

Speaker: Martyn McGettigan (Hiroshima City University)

11:30 Becoming and Being Oneself: Learners Weaving Agency in L+ Discussion

Speakers: Richard Sampson (Chuo University), Dr Saeko Machi (Rikkyo University)

11:30 Building the Autonomy of Japanese Teachers of English

Speaker: Laura Pratt (British Council, Tokyo)

11:30 Do Online Textbook Components Foster Language Learner Autonomy?

Speaker: Esther Ratcliff (Tokyo Woman's Christian University)

11:30 Empowering English Language Teaching with ChatGPT: Insights from EFL Instructors

Speakers: Dr Jongbong Lee (Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies), Myeongeun Son (Seoul National University of Science and Technology)

11:30 Empowering learners: Navigating agency in AI-assisted language learning

Speaker: Dr Hangyan Lu (Gratia Christian College)

11:30 Enhancing EFL Learning Through an Intercultural Exchange Program

Speakers: Ms Tilabi Yibifu (National Institute of Technology, Akita College), Ms Yuko UCHIMA (National Institute of Technology, Akita College)

11:30 Facilitating Educational Development in Central Asia

Speaker: Roger Palmer (Konan University)

11:30 Fostering autonomy and agency via standardized media English assessments

Speakers: Mr Daryl Cox (Kanda University of International Studies), Mr Andrej Krasnansky (Kanda University of International Studies)

11:30 From Concept to Publication: Creating a Graded Reader

Speakers: Stephen Bridge (Tokyo International University), John Carle (MW SIG, Kindai University, Oak Hills Press)

11:30 Outcomes and effects of Inter-Asian COIL program on Japanese university students

Factors such as cost, time, an inward disposition, and more recently, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have reduced the number of Japanese students willing or able to study abroad. In the face of this situation, a number of universities in Southeast Asia, including Japan, have instead pursued Internationalisation at Home (IaH), or providing students with online learning opportunities without the need to travel abroad. IaH has been manifested, for example, through Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), which can lead to developing learner language, intercultural and content skills. However, as a discipline of research, COIL is still relatively new. More research is needed for COIL in terms of how group work and individual learning situations can help promote learner motivation and cultural awareness, especially in inter-Asia COIL projects. This poster presentation uses both qualitative and quantitative data from 17 students enrolled at a mid-level Japanese university engaged in a COIL project based on their major of tourism over a 10-week period with students from a university in Hong Kong. This poster presentation may be of interest to educators who teach tourism majors and seek to develop or revisit COIL projects in Asia.

Speaker: Graham Robson (Toyo University)

11:30 Post-task student use of generative AI in two university English courses

Speakers: Gyasi Anglade (Iwate University), Nadiia Zaitseva (Iwate University)

11:30 Presenting autoethnography as both process and product

Speaker: Aya Hayasaki (Kagoshima University)

11:30 Relation between entrance exams, NGSL Levels, GPA, and TOEIC L&R Scores

Speaker: Dr Jean-Pierre Joseph Richard (The University of Nagano)

11:30 Student Feedback on Pre-departure Learning Through Hybrid Sessions for Study Abroad Programs After Completing Their Study Abroad Program

Speakers: Akiko Chochol (Shizuoka University), Yoshihiko Yamamoto (Shizuoka University)

11:30 Students’ development of AI metacognitive awareness in an EAP course: A qualitative exploration through the Experiential Learning Theory

Speakers: Xiaohua Liu (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen), Prof. Yangyu Xiao (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen), Prof. Yao Yao (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen)

11:30 Towards new pedagogical signatures for learner autonomy

Speaker: Dr Andy Barfield (Chuo University)

11:30 児童の漢字書字学習に及ばす効果について

Speaker: SHIH HSIU CHING (HungKuo Delin University of Technology)

11:55 Facilitating Agency: A Comparative Study of English Reading Attitude

Speaker: I-Jiuan Ting (HungKuo Delin University of Technology)

12:30 → 15:15 B3-102 Forum (30). SAT: Vocabulary SIG Forum; CEFR SIG Forum; LiLT Forum; PanSIG Journal; SUN: Business Communication Forum, GE SIG Forum, LLL SIG Forum

12:30 Vocabulary SIG Forum

Speakers: Joseph Vitta, Mark Howarth (Soho University)

13:40 Exploring the CEFR's Influence on a Japan’s Course of Study

Speaker: Tomoko Takada (Seisen University)

14:15 CEFR LP SIG Forum: 21st Century Skills and the CEFR: Action Research, Plurilingualism and Mediation

Speakers: Dr Adiene Susej Roque de Hishiyama (Seikei University), Alexander Imig (Chukyo Universtiy), Gabriela Schmidt (JALT CEFR LP SIG President), Dr Noriko Nagai (JALT)

12:30 → 15:15 B3-201 Forum (60) SAT: Material Writers SIG Forum; ALL SIG Forum; ER SIG Forum; Teacher Development SIG Forum; SUN: Bilingualism SIG Forum; LD SIG Forum; CUE SIG Forum

12:30 Pragmatics in Materials: Developing Pragmatics-Focused Materials in ELT MW Forum

"Pragmatics plays a crucial role in effective communication, yet it remains an underexplored area in English Language Teaching (ELT) in Japan. To address this gap, this forum will bring together the expertise of the Material Writers and Pragmatics Special Interest Groups (SIGs) to showcase innovative approaches to designing and implementing materials that foster pragmatic competence.
The session will feature 5 minute presentations from four experienced instructors who have researched or developed materials targeting key areas of pragmatics, such as speech acts, discourse markers, and culturally appropriate communication strategies. Each presenter will share insights into their research and practical approaches, followed by an interactive discussion session where attendees will engage in idea-sharing and collaborative problem-solving.
By attending this forum, participants will gain an understanding of how to create pragmatic materials tailored to diverse learner contexts and explore strategies to integrate pragmatics into their teaching practices. This collaborative session will provide valuable resources and inspiration for instructors committed to enhancing their students' pragmatic competence."

Speakers: Cameron Romney (Kyoto Women's University), Rachel Patterson, Taylor Meizlish (Nagoya University of Foreign Studies), Yosuke Ogawa (Kobe University)

13:40 Addressing ableism in ELT: From individual blame to systemic change

Speakers: Gretchen Clark (Ritsumeikan University), Shawna M. Carroll (Capilano University)

14:15 ALL SIG Forum: Inspiring Autonomy in Accessible Language Learning

Speakers: Catherine Takasugi (Aoyama Gakuin University), Ryota Moriya (Chuo University), Tina Brown (Kanda University of International Studies)

12:30 → 15:15 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

12:30 JALTCALL Forum: Applying AI in Language Education

Speakers: 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)

13:40 Teachers’ Beliefs and Practices on Listening Instruction in EFL Classrooms

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

14:15 ICLE Forum: Fostering Intercultural Learning: COIL and Effective Classroom Resources

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 reflecting on the evolution of COIL implementation since 2021, the presenter highlights key insights, challenges, and best practices for leveraging virtual collaboration to develop students’ intercultural competencies.

The second presenter introduces three practical resources that effectively engage students in intercultural learning, whether embedded throughout a course or used in one-off lessons. These resources support critical intercultural awareness development by facilitating discussions on various intercultural perspectives.

By showcasing both long-term virtual exchanges and flexible, adaptable teaching materials, this session offers valuable takeaways for educators seeking to cultivate meaningful intercultural learning experiences in language classrooms. Participants will gain insights into the dynamic role of COIL in fostering global connections and discover accessible tools for enhancing intercultural competence in diverse educational settings.

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

12:30 → 15:15 B3-203 SAT: Teaching Younger Learners & Materials Writers; SUN: TYL, CT & TD

12:30 Integrating game-based learning in teaching young learners reading skills

Speaker: Mr Payupol Suthathothon (Chiang Mai University)

13:05 Teaching Writing to Young Learners: Bright Side and Dark Side

Speaker: Ms Yoko Takano (NUFS)

13:40 High School Lessons from an IB Elementary School Classroom

Speaker: Karmen Siew (University of Tsukuba)

14:15 English Pronunciation Exercises Using Songs

Speaker: Ayako Taguchi

14:50 Independent textbook publishing: A guide for educators

Speaker: John Carle (MW SIG, Kindai University, Oak Hills Press)

12:30 → 15:15 B3-204 SAT: TEVAL & Pragmatics; SUN: LLL, TYL, PIE & Global Englishes

13:05 Assessing knowledge of collocations among Japanese university students

Speaker: Ian Munby (Hokkai Gakuen University)

13:40 Rethinking washback: How Japan’s stratified high schools shape English learning

Speaker: Sunao Fukunaga (Kyushu Institute of Technology)

14:15 “The request should be polite yet assertive” - Hong Kong English coursebook speech acts

Speaker: Liam Wilson

14:50 A quantitative and qualitative description of L2 development

Speaker: John Campbell-Larsen (Kyoto Women's University)

12:30 → 15:15 B3-302 Forum (30) SAT: GILE SIG Forum; TEVAL SIG Forum; GALE SIG Forum; DEI Committee Workshop; SUN: JASAL Forum, MBE SIG Forum, PIE SIG Forum

12:30 GILE Forum: The Importance of Agency in Global Issues Language Education

The Global Issues in Language Education (GILE) SIG Forum will feature presentations and discussions from experienced GILE educators highlighting a variety of unique approaches to promoting agency in the teaching of global issues to language learners. Global issues are increasingly gaining prominence in language education, as educators recognize the importance of equipping learners with the skills and knowledge to analyze and address complex, international challenges in a changing, interconnected world. This forum seeks empower educators with ideas and strategies for addressing such issues, and foster learners’ ability to critically examine pressing global challenges. Among the topics to be discussed are: “The Power of Choice: Engaging Students in SDG Education,” “Analyzing 2024 US Presidential Election Campaign Materials,” “Fostering Social Engagement with Oral Histories in SLA Contexts” and “But What Can I Do? Actions that Empower Students to Protect Human Rights.” Join us to hear new perspectives and ideas, participate in discussions regarding how best to address global issues, and gain confidence in your ability to teach such content, whether you are an experienced educator, or a novice looking to incorporate more global issues content in your classes.

Speakers: Anthony Lavigne, Dr Brent Jones (Konan University, Hirao School of Management), Judith Kambara, Sachiko Nakagome, Shalvin Singh (Kanda University of International Studies)

13:40 Giving Agency and Fostering Autonomy through SDG 5, Gender Equality

Speaker: Dr Eucharia Donnery (Soka University)

14:15 TEVAL Forum: Beyond Scores: Examining Rater Types and Acoustic Influence in L2 Testing

This TEVAL SIG forum at PanSIG2025 addresses two key areas of L2 language assessment: L2 essay evaluation and L2 listening assessment conditions. Edward Schaefer will present an L2 writing assessment study exploring whether many-facet Rasch measurement (MFRM) and cluster analysis can identify distinct rater types among 40 native English speakers evaluating Japanese university students' essays. MFRM revealed significant rater bias within a subgroup, while cluster analysis distinguished three rater types: rhetorical features, linguistic features, and mechanics. Schaefer will discuss the implications for L2 writing instruction and assessment. Makito Kawata will explore how room acoustics influence English listening test performance. The study examined the acoustic characteristics of standardized EFL proficiency test venues and analyzed the score data obtained from those rooms. Results showed that 1) acoustic conditions differed substantially across test rooms, 2) listening scores were significantly lower in acoustically unfavorable rooms, and 3) lower-proficiency learners were disproportionately affected by poor acoustic conditions. Practical recommendations for equitable listening assessment will be discussed. Please join us for a lively discussion about these topics and how they influence teaching and testing practices.

Speakers: Dr Edward Schaefer (Retired), Makito Kawata (Kanda University of International Studies)

12:30 → 15:15 B8-106 CUE

12:30 Supporting Autonomy: Paper- and Cloud-based Awareness and Access Techniques

Speaker: David Lees (Kyoto University (ILAS))

13:05 Student reflection on classroom English use using a reflective tool

Speaker: Ewen MacDonald (Kanda University of International Studies)

13:40 Students’ Beliefs of the Impact of Generative AI in English Education

Speaker: Suwako Uehara (The University of Electro-Communications)

14:15 Transforming a University Commons into a Self-Access Learning Center

Speakers: Josh Kidd (Utsunomiya University), Mr Rory Banwell (Utsunomiya University)

14:50 Scholar Autonomy: Productivity Tips for Researchers

Speakers: Dr Julia Kimura (Mukogawa Women's University, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences), Tosh Tachino (Aoyama Gakuin University)

12:30 → 15:15 B8-107 CUE

12:30 Exploring the Impacts of Theme-based Supplementary Practice on Writing Skills and Metacognitive Strategy Utilization among Thai University Students

Speaker: Suwinai Inmoon (Chiang Mai University)

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13:05 Teacher Perspectives on Agency and Autonomy in Sociolinguistics Classrooms

Speakers: Theron Muller (Waseda University Faculty of Human Sciences), John L. Adamson (University of Niigata Prefecture), York Weatherford (Kyoto Notre Dame University)

13:40 Learner Agency: Students’ Views on Using ChatGPT and Google Translate in Essay Writing

Speaker: Timothy Mazorodze (Reitaku University)

14:15 Empowering autonomy: Part-time teachers’ collaborative pathways to success

Speakers: Kazunori Shishikura, Mariko Yamada (Rikkyo University)

14:50 CLIL course design options to encourage learner autonomy and agency

Speaker: Michael Griffiths (Kwansei Gakuin University)

12:30 → 15:15 B8-108 SAT: ICLE, Bilingualism & CALL / SUN: CUE & CALL

12:30 Fostering Autonomy in Online Collaboration for Communicative Competence

Speaker: Mr Joe Mary Ibañez (Benjamarachutit School)

13:05 Exercising agency against language ideologies: foreign English teachers learning Japanese in Japan

Speaker: Owen Minns (Chiba University)

13:40 Enhancing Peer Feedback Practices in Speaking Classes With Technology

Speaker: Bradley Irwin (Kyoritsu Women's University)

14:15 Enhancing ESL Speaking Skills with AI: Crafting Mobile-Friendly ChatGPT Prompts

Speakers: Gary Ross (Kanazawa University), Jeanette Dennisson (St. Marianna University School of Medicine)

14:50 AI-related technostress among Japanese EFL university students

Speakers: Dr Gilbert Dizon (Himeji Dokkyo University), Dr Jason Gold (Sagami Women's University), Dr Ryan Barnes (Nagoya University)

12:30 → 15:15 B8-109 SAT: Critical Thinking, Study Abroad & CALL; SUN: CALL

12:30 TEAM-BASED LEARNING AS A TOOL TO FOSTER CRITICAL THINKING: USING PHOTOGRAPH

Speaker: Jesus Alberto Pulido Arcas (Center for Global Education. The University of Tokyo.)

13:05 Empowering students: Keys to a successful study abroad experience

Speakers: Dr Michiko Ueki (Kansai University), Prof. Simon Humphries (Kansai University), Dr Todd Allen (Kansai University)

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13:40 Supporting student autonomy in L2 Icelandic online classes

Speaker: Branislav Bédi (The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies)

14:15 AI-empowered Interviews for Learning and Teaching: Benefits and Challenges

Speaker: Grace Lim (Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

14:50 Promoting learner autonomy through COIL: Japan-Korea game creation project

Speaker: Elizabeth Lavolette (Kyoto Sangyo University)

12:30 → 15:15 B8-110 Learner Development

12:30 Forging Autonomy for Oral Proficiency with LEGO® Serious Play®

Speakers: David Sauvignon (Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi), Dr Julien AGAËSSE (The University of Tokyo)

13:05 Engaging students as agents of their learning in test-preparation course

Speaker: Hisako Yamashita (Ritsumeikan University)

13:40 Developing Student Leadership Skills using Tabletop Games

Speaker: Jacob Reed (Otemon Gakuin University)

14:15 Intrusive r in L2 English of Native Japanese Speaker: Analysis and Comparison with British Vernacular

Speakers: Kanon Toyama (福岡女学院大学), Ritsu Dansako (Kyushu University)

14:50 Promoting Learning Through Collaborative Content Creation and Peer-Teaching

Speaker: Niall Walsh (Aichi Prefectural University)

12:30 → 15:15 B8-111 SAT: Teacher Development & Critical Thinking; SUN: ICLE & TBLT

12:30 Accept As Is: Crafting Acceptable Academic Abstracts

Speaker: Prof. Anthony Brian Gallagher (Meijo University)

13:05 The State of Classroom Observations in Japanese Universities & How to Implement Them

Speakers: Benjamin Filer (Aichi Prefectural University), Niall Walsh (Aichi Prefectural University)

13:40 Publishing in learner autonomy: Insights and advice from editors

Speakers: Dr Dominique Vola Ambinintsoa Razafindratsimba (Kanda University of International Studies), Prof. Jo Mynard

14:15 Collaborative reflection as a path to autonomous professional development

Speakers: Alexandra Terashima (University of Tokyo), Dr Anna Bordilovskaya (Tokyo City University), Greg Dalziel (The University of Tokyo)

14:50 Teacher agency and autonomy in Japan: Insights from 30 years of experience

Speaker: Monika Szirmai (Hiroshima International University)

12:30 → 15:15 B8-112 SAT: ICLE & Critical Thinking; SUN: CT, Listening & ER

12:30 "Third Hometown" as a Metaphor: Building Agency and Autonomy Through Farm Stays and Rural Engagement in Akita

Speaker: Xiaoben Yuan (Akita University)

13:05 “I felt like my self-efficacy was just blasted to bits”: Exploring non-Japanese EFL teacher emotional reactions to student silence at a Japanese university

Although a substantial body of research has explored English language learners' perspectives on silence and pedagogy, the impact of student silence on EFL teachers remains an underexplored area of study. Using Spilt et al.'s (2011) student-behavior mental representation model as a framework to examine EFL teachers' emotional reactions to student silence, this study employed an ethnographic, event-based sampling approach in a case study conducted over a 101-day university term. Following this methodology, a non-Japanese EFL teacher reported real-time or near-real-time emotional reactions to instances of student silence throughout the term. Additionally, at the term’s conclusion, the teacher participated in a semi-structured recall interview.

This presentation shares the findings of the case study, highlighting how student silence was particularly hurtful when accompanied by poor attitudes and how higher-level students surprisingly displayed similarly resistant behaviors as lower-level students. Another interesting finding was that the teacher became less inclined to report negative emotional reactions to silence as his stresses related to job insecurity increased. Regrettably, the teacher in this case study has since left the profession. Consequently, this presentation contributes to the growing body of literature aimed at identifying the factors that contribute to burnout and attrition among EFL teachers globally.

Speaker: Jonathan Shachter (Kyushu Sangyo University)

13:40 Exploring the role of humor in intercultural communication

Speaker: John Rucynski

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14:15 Teacher Assessments of Critical Thinking in Japanese University EFL Classes

Speakers: Adriana Estevez (Chiba University), Leveth Jackson (Chiba University)

14:50 Developing Critical Thinking Skills and Depth of Knowledge in an EAP Course

Speakers: Prof. Izumi Kanzaka (Soka University), Kriti Arora, Prof. Richmond Stroupe (Soka University)

12:30 → 15:15 B8-113 SAT: Task-Based Learning, GILE & PIE; SUN: Study Abroad, Vocabulary

12:30 An Original Interpretation of an English Song

Speaker: Emi Nagai (Student)

13:40 Toward a Localized Model of Diffusion of Innovations Theory: Generative AI in English-Medium Instruction

Speaker: Dennis Koyama (Sophia University)

14:15 Using Kpop and CLIL to Teach Global Issues

Speaker: Jamison Taube-Shibata (Kanda University of International Studies)

14:50 What Case Studies Tell us about Critical Language Pedagogy in University EFL Teaching in Japan

Speakers: Dr Belinda Kennett (The University of Queensland), Lachlan Jackson (Ritsumeikan University)

12:30 → 15:15 B8-116 Sponsors: B8-116 SPONSORS

12:30 IDP EDUCATION JAPAN: Introducing Envoy, the smarter English test

Speaker: Tomoko Ichikawa

13:05 KINSEIDO: Reason and Respond: Strategies for Critical Thinking

Speaker: Andy Boon

13:40 ENGLISH CENTRAL: Harnessing GenAI Tutors to Enhance Student Speaking Outcomes

Speaker: Alan Schwartz

14:15 OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS: Critical Thinking in the Language Classroom

Speaker: Charles Ullmann

14:50 LT PROFESSIONALS: Building Up Students’ Ability to Discuss a Wide Range of Topics

Speaker: David Paul

15:15 → 15:45 Coffee Break

15:45 → 17:55 B3-102 Forum (30). SAT: Vocabulary SIG Forum; CEFR SIG Forum; LiLT Forum; PanSIG Journal; SUN: Business Communication Forum, GE SIG Forum, LLL SIG Forum

15:45 LiLT forum: Literature in Language Teaching

Speakers: Alison Hasegawa (Rikkyo University), Camilo Villanueva (Nagoya City University), John Maune (Hokusei University), Kyoko Kuze, Dr Tara McIlroy (Rikkyo University), Todd Hooper (Setsunan University)

16:55 Navigating the PanSIG Journal: From Submission to Review

Speakers: Prof. Ally MacKenzie (PanSIG Journal), Miguel Campos (Toyo University), Suwako Uehara (The University of Electro-Communications)

15:45 → 17:55 B3-201 Forum (60) SAT: Material Writers SIG Forum; ALL SIG Forum; ER SIG Forum; Teacher Development SIG Forum; SUN: Bilingualism SIG Forum; LD SIG Forum; CUE SIG Forum

15:45 ER Forum: Working Together to Build an ER friendly University Across Languages

"When attempting to set up an Extensive Reading Program at institutions, teachers often encounter resistance. However, starting on a small scale often reveals that other educators are already engaging in similar practices. By connecting with these like-minded colleagues, collaboration becomes possible, leading to more effective and impactful teaching methods.
This presentation explores the process of overcoming initial opposition, discovering allies, and developing a collaborative approach to extensive reading implementation across different languages.
The presenters are French, Spanish, Russian, and English teachers at Universities in Japan. There is a significant difference between implementing extensive reading in English and in other languages. Students enter school with over six years of prior English learning experience, and a wider selection of suitable books is available.
Those teaching languages other than English will explain the difficulties of gathering appropriate materials and how curriculums must be designed carefully as educating Japanese students with no prior language education must reach the intermediate level within four years at University."

Speakers: Anna Barinova (Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Department of Russian Studies), Corinna V. Goto (Shinshu University), Daniel Arrieta (Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Department of Spanish Studies), Grigory Misoschko, Mark Brierley, Romain Jourdan-Ôtsuka (Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Department of French Studies)

16:55 Teacher Development SIG Forum: Reflective Practices & Creative Teaching: Paths to Agency & Autonomy

" This interactive forum explores innovative approaches to developing teacher autonomy and agency within language education contexts. Through presentation-workshop style sessions, participants will engage with both theoretical frameworks and practical applications that enhance professional development and classroom practice.
The forum features two complementary perspectives on autonomy in language teaching:
Joan Kuroda examines how reflective practices and phenomenological approaches expand teacher awareness and decision-making. By distinguishing between problem-solving reflection and exploratory reflection, educators can uncover hidden teaching beliefs and develop greater professional autonomy. Participants will experience intersubjectivity through guided phenomenological writing and collaborative meaning-making activities.
Chuck Gloria demonstrates how collaborative songwriting projects foster student agency in Japanese EFL contexts. This arts-based approach balances structured scaffolding with creative freedom, encouraging peer collaboration and metacognitive awareness. Practical examples will showcase how creative project-based tasks can increase student confidence and engagement while transforming assessment models.
Join us for this thought-provoking forum where you'll gain insights into reflective practice, creative teaching methodologies, and cultural dimensions of autonomy. Through facilitated discussion and hands-on activities, participants will explore practical applications for their own teaching contexts and develop strategies for enhancing both teacher and learner agency."

Speakers: Chuck Gloria, Joan M. Kuroda, Jon Thomas (Hakodate University)

15:45 → 17:55 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

15:45 Pragmatics SIG Forum: Pragmatics and Language Learning: From Research to the Classroom

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 navigate communicative challenges in diverse situations. She highlights the importance of equipping learners with the ability to develop pragmatic competence and adjust to shared understandings. Stachus Peter Tu’s classroom-based study focused on the affective consequences for students of teachers’ feedback on their writing, with interviews with students revealing the positive or negative effects that different types of feedback may have on learners’ emotions and motivation. Jingxin Hao will introduce the development and evaluation of a pragmatics-focused guidebook on disagreement, developed to help Japanese learners become less anxious about disturbing harmony and better equipped with pragmatic strategies to express friendly disagreement. Malik Amir Feroze reports on strategies employed to bring greater pragmatic accuracy and variety to freshman university English classes, focusing on nonverbal elements in communication, conversations with three or more partners, and the eliciting and inclusion of students' own insights regarding communication.

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

16:55 MAVR SIG Forum: Expanding Realities: MAVR Innovations for Global Learning and Collaboration

"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 opens with a comprehensive update on the State of MAVR, offering insights into recent developments, trends, and future directions within the field.

This is followed by two presentations showcasing the transformative role of the metaverse in Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL). These initiatives demonstrate how immersive environments can bridge cultural and geographical divides, enabling students to co-create, communicate, and solve global challenges in shared virtual spaces.

The forum culminates with a deep dive into Augmented Reality for creative learning, featuring Lively Pages: a reimagined, interactive storytelling platform. Using accessible, open-source tools, this approach empowers learners to co-author dynamic comic narratives that respond to voice and movement, fostering engagement, creativity, and critical thinking.

Together, these presentations reflect the MAVR SIG’s commitment to exploring how immersive technologies can support inclusive, collaborative, and future-ready learning experiences."

Speakers: 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)

15:45 → 17:55 B3-203 SAT: Teaching Younger Learners & Materials Writers; SUN: TYL, CT & TD

15:45 Attribution of Authorship for Collaboratively Created Materials

Speakers: Davey Young (Sophia University), Matthew Schaefer (Sophia University)

16:20 The potential role of immersive technologies in enhancing the SALC experience

Speakers: Katherine Thornton (Otemon Gakuin University), Mehrasa Alizadeh (Otemon Gakuin University)

16:55 Boosting Learner Agency Through Creative Projects in an L2 English Literature Classroom

Speaker: Lauren Walker (Ritsumeikan Uji Junior and Senior High School)

17:30 Graphic Novels in the Classroom: Connecting to Culture through Reading

Speaker: Travis Gasaway (Kanda Univ of International Studies)

15:45 → 17:55 B3-204 SAT: TEVAL & Pragmatics; SUN: LLL, TYL, PIE & Global Englishes

15:45 The Use of Mind Maps in Aiding Vocabulary Retention

Speaker: Roger Ferrari

16:20 The Impact of Textual Enhancement on Phrasal Verb Acquisition: A Whiteboard Video Study

Speakers: Barry Kavanagh (Tohoku University), Dr Brian Birdsell (Hirosaki University)

16:55 The Role of Formulaic Sequences in Language Proficiency and Contact

Speaker: Vahid Rafieyan (Yamanashi Gakuin University)

17:30 Exploring the Speech Act of Requesting in High School Grammar Instruction

Speaker: Ms Chie Kawashima (Oyama Johnan High School)

15:45 → 17:55 B3-302 Forum (30) SAT: GILE SIG Forum; TEVAL SIG Forum; GALE SIG Forum; DEI Committee Workshop; SUN: JASAL Forum, MBE SIG Forum, PIE SIG Forum

15:45 GALE SIG Forum: Hybrid How-Tos: Two Tried & True Procedures from JALT Organizations

For JALT Chapters and SIGs, face-to-face event hosting is just one option of many, due to the advent of powerful video conferencing software systems such as Google Meet, Zoom, and YouTube Live. Organizations who host hybrid events make their offerings accessible to a wider audience, including the geographically distant, people with disabilities, those with family or work obligations, or others who cannot attend for other reasons. In this session, the presenters will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of various platforms, discuss necessary equipment and costs, and outline their processes for ensuring hybrid events and meetings are successful. Edward will explain how to set up a YouTube LIVE stream using the free open source software OBS, as well as go through the equipment purchased and used by the Kyoto Chapter to provide viewers a professional-like experience without breaking the bank. Dr. Noxon will explain how to stream to YouTube using StreamYard, a free live stream platform. Using just a simple PC or Chromebook, a Bluetooth microphone, and a phone, anyone can live stream an event or a meeting in a cheap and easy way. If you are a member of an organizing committee within JALT, join us for this practical session.

Speakers: Edward Escobar (Kyoto Gaidai Nishi High School), Erin Noxon (Sagano High School), Terry Tuttle

Hybrid Workshop Presentation Notes

OBS - Open Broadcaster Software

16:55 Developing Inclusive Workplaces: A DEI Workshop on Microaggressions (JALT DEI Committee)

Speakers: Gregory Paul Glasgow (Kanda University of International Studies), Gretchen Clark (Ritsumeikan University), Margaret Kim, May Kyaw Oo (Nagasaki University), Shawna M. Carroll (Capilano University), Yaya Yao (Kyushu University)

15:45 → 17:55 B8-106 CUE

15:45 Student workbooks as a means to increasing motivation, agency, and output

Speaker: Kunert Hannah (Komazawa University)

16:20 Lived emotional experiences - What can they tell us about our students and our teaching?

Speaker: Nicholas Marx (Kanazawa Seiryo University)

16:55 Navigating Learning Advisor Agency in Constrained Professional Contexts

Speaker: Stuart Warrington (Nagoya University of Commerce and Business)

15:45 → 17:55 B8-107 CUE

15:45 Using Duoethnography in Academic Research Writing: An Action Research Study

Speaker: Natasha Hashimoto (Tokyo Woman's Christian University)

16:20 CLIL for University Curricula: A Promising New Shared Resource

Speakers: Bethany Lacy (JUNTENDO UNIVERSITY), Prof. Chris Carl Hale (AIU), Mr Hiroaki Umehara (JUNTENDO UNIVERSITY), Prof. Paul Wadden (JUNTENDO UNIVERSITY), Robert Dilenschneider (Jichi Medical University)

16:55 Practical Uses of AI for Teachers and Students

Speaker: Richard Sparrow (Kyoto JALT)

17:30 How to Maximize the Benefits of Guest Speakers in Lessons

Speaker: Sachi Oshima (Chuo Gakuin University)

15:45 → 17:55 B8-108 SAT: ICLE, Bilingualism & CALL / SUN: CUE & CALL

15:45 Integrating CLIL and AI in English Education

Speaker: Hiroyuki Obari (Globiz Professional University)

16:20 AI-Powered Segmental Sound Training for EFL Comprehensibility

Speakers: Omar Massoud (Meiji Gakuin University), Robert Cvitkovic (Teikyo University), Yoko Kita (Kyoto Notre Dame University)

16:55 Comparing JLPT and ChatGPT-generated reading comprehension items

Speakers: Dr Gilbert Dizon (Himeji Dokkyo University), Ryo Kurose (Kyoto University of Foreign Studies)

17:30 The effect of synchronous computer-mediated and face-to-face communication modes on second language learner engagement in collaborative pre-task planning for task performances

Speaker: Scott Aubrey (Chinese University of Hong Kong)

15:45 → 17:55 B8-109 SAT: Critical Thinking, Study Abroad & CALL; SUN: CALL

15:45 How to Stop Students Using ChatGPT in Their Writing (If You Want to)

Speaker: John Bankier (Kanagawa University)

Explanation and Examples Review (Primary Education).docx

Explanation and Examples Review (Primary Education, jigsaw version).docx

Paragraph Grading Rubric 2023.docx

Peer Editing Example (Benefits of Primary School).docx

Teacher Feedback Example (Benefits of Primary School).docx

16:20 Designing Poster Presentations: Teaching with Canva

Speaker: Phil Nguyen

16:55 Using OMT to Enhance Japanese EFL Students’ Citation Skills

Speaker: Nikan Fujii (Kyoto Notre Dame University)

17:30 Empowering Student Choices: AI Tools in Academic Writing

Speaker: Olga Li (Toyama Prefectural University)

15:45 → 17:55 B8-110 Learner Development

15:45 Experiencing Advising in Language Learning as an Autonomy-Supportive Practice

Speaker: Scott Shelton-Strong (Kanda Univeristy of International Studies, Japan AND The University of Alicante, Spain)

16:20 Encouraging English use in self-access spaces: Barriers and Support

Speakers: Adam Garnica (Kanda University of International Studies), Isra Wongsarnpigoon (Kanda University of International Studies)

Garnica & Wongsarnpigoon (2025) references.pdf

16:55 Facilitating learning beyond the classroom through student-led activities

Speaker: Andre Parsons (Hokkaido University of Education - Hakodate)

17:30 From Vision to Implementation: National Objectives and Classroom Practices in Japan

Speaker: Cecilia Smith Fujishima (Shirayuri University)

15:45 → 17:55 B8-111 SAT: Teacher Development & Critical Thinking; SUN: ICLE & TBLT

15:45 Using Padlet to Enhance Relatedness in an Online Advisor Education Program

Speakers: Satoko Kato (Kanda University of International Studies), Sina Takada (Kanda University of International Studies)

16:20 Reframing ELT: Emergent strategy for inclusion and justice

Speaker: Shawna M. Carroll (Capilano University)

15:45 → 17:55 B8-112 SAT: ICLE & Critical Thinking; SUN: CT, Listening & ER

15:45 Autobiography of Intercultural Encounter for Inclusive English Classes

Speaker: Dung Nguyen (Temple University Japan)

16:20 Black Japanese Students: Analyzing their Educational Experiences in Japan

Speaker: Helen Aracena

17:30 L2 Perception of Rhetorical Effect of Greco-Latinate and Anglo-Saxon Words

Speaker: Conan Chi (Bunkyo University)

15:45 → 17:55 B8-113 SAT: Task-Based Learning, GILE & PIE; SUN: Study Abroad, Vocabulary

15:45 Exploiting Expo 2025: Creative Ways to Teach about World’s Fairs!

Speaker: Kip Cates (Tottori University)

16:20 SDGs through CLIL & generative AI: Awareness and action as global citizens

Speaker: Manami Sato (Kyoto University of Advanced Science)

16:55 Minority students representing their roots at a language festival

Speakers: Aika Ishige (Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University - Beppu City, Oita 874-8577), Tamiko Itabashi (Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University), Tomoko Eto (Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University)

17:30 Performance and empowerment in language learning: A practical study

Speaker: Mr Max Pardeilhan (University for Foreigners of Perugia, Italy)

15:45 → 17:55 B8-116 Sponsors

15:45 CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS: Unlock 3rd edition – even better EAP with Critical Thinking

Speaker: Andrew Archer

16:20 ENGLISH BOOKS: The Future of Educational Content, is our responsibility

Speaker: Colin Bethell

16:55 EDULINX: e-Learning Programs for Higher Education Institutions

Speaker: Mitsuru Sakurada

18:15 → 20:00 Social Networking Dinner

Sunday 18 May

09:30 → 11:05 B3-102 Forum (30). SAT: Vocabulary SIG Forum; CEFR SIG Forum; LiLT Forum; PanSIG Journal; SUN: Business Communication Forum, GE SIG Forum, LLL SIG Forum

10:05 Business Communication SIG Forum: Impact of AI-based Language Services on Business Communicationin Japan

Speakers: Mr Harry Carley (Matsuyama University), Ichiro Araki, Saeko Ujiie (SBF Consulting LLC)

09:30 → 11:05 B3-103 SUN: OLE SIG Forum, Listening SIG Forum, Study Abroad SIG Forum

09:30 Fostering Autonomy through Student-Generated Videos

This paper explores the relationship between learner autonomy and meaning-making in a project involving students of Spanish as a foreign language (CEFR A1/A2 levels). Learner autonomy refers to students being encouraged to take responsibility for making decisions about their learning, while meaning-making refers to the process of constructing knowledge by connecting prior and new information in meaningful ways. Both concepts involve creativity and imagination. Promoting autonomy and meaning-making requires educators to design learning experiences and environments that encourage students to make connections, exercise choices, and build on each other’s ideas.
In this work, we will describe a video project that shows how students construct and adapt knowledge to achieve specific learning outcomes. During their study abroad programs in Spain, students select topics, conduct interviews to gather information, and adapt that information to create videos. We will report the results in terms of language use, and discuss two key aspects in depth: a) autonomy and problem-solving—how students planned and conducted interviews independently, decided how to use the information gathered, and solved linguistic difficulties; b) meaning-making—how students connected prior and new knowledge, and how they integrated text and images to convey their intended meanings.

Speaker: Cecilia Noemi Silva (Tohoku University)

10:05 OLE Forum: The Road Through Academia: Embracing the Cycle of Reciprocal Learning

This forum explores the dynamic interplay between language and culture pedagogy through the academic journeys of two educators. The presenters will examine diverse perspectives and methodologies used to introduce new ideas, cultures, and languages to students.
The first presenter, a native Hungarian speaker, began her career as an English language instructor at Kanda University of International Studies and comes full circle at Hiroshima University. At KUIS, she reflects on the challenges and personal growth she experienced teaching international students in multicultural and multilingual environments.
The second presenter, a Thai language educator, prepares graduates for careers requiring Thai language proficiency. This presentation discusses how the Thai Language Program at Kanda University of International Studies fosters student motivation and integrates Thai culture into special university events and study abroad programs.
Both speakers reflect on academic challenges and factors of professional success over three decades in Japanese universities. The OLE forum is anchored in three key themes: language teaching, intercultural communication, and academic commitment.

Speakers: Margit Krause-Ono (Muroran Institute of Technology), Monika Szirmai (Hiroshima International University), Mrs Pornsri Wright (Kanda University of International Studies)

09:30 → 11:05 B3-201 Forum (60) SAT: Material Writers SIG Forum; ALL SIG Forum; ER SIG Forum; Teacher Development SIG Forum; SUN: Bilingualism SIG Forum; LD SIG Forum; CUE SIG Forum

09:30 Multilingual influence on thought patterns in Chinese students in Japan

Speaker: DU LIYING

10:05 Bilingualism SIG Forum: From ESL Learner to ESL Educator: Changing Identities of a TESOL Practitioner

Speakers: Ms Alexandra Shaitan (Chuo University, Tokyo, Japan), Miki Tanaka, Niko Schultz

09:30 → 11:05 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

09:30 SPIN 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 being a student can be challenging financially and keeping track of time management, SPIN hopes this forum provides future professionals with a platform to connect to and empower each other.

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

09:30 → 11:05 B3-203 SAT: Teaching Younger Learners & Materials Writers; SUN: TYL, CT & TD

09:30 The Power of Reflection in the Young Learners' Classroom

Speaker: Amy Braun (Seto Solan Primary School)

10:05 Classroom Rules, Boundaries, Consequences, and Rewards

Speaker: Dr Grant Osterman (Auditor)

10:40 I see what you mean: Cultivating Young Learners’ Agency Through Debates

Speaker: Ellie Fujimoto (Hinode Gakuen Elementary School)

09:30 → 11:05 B3-204 SAT: TEVAL & Pragmatics; SUN: LLL, TYL, PIE & Global Englishes

09:30 What Motivates L1 English-Speaking Long-Term Residents to Learn Japanese?

Speaker: Steven Lim (Rikkyo University)

10:05 The Genre-Based Approach in L2 Writing Instruction in Japan Under the Scope of Lifelong Learning

Speaker: Julia Rosa Nakanishi (Aoyama Gakuin University)

10:40 Igniting the Hearth: Fostering Agency and Autonomy Through Narrative-Based, Community-Driven Learning

Speaker: Gareth Barnes (Yokohama City university)

09:30 → 11:05 B3-205 Teacher Development

09:30 Empowering Educators to Challenge Literacy Assumptions in EFL Classrooms

Speakers: Ms Ania Gonzalez (Tsuchiura Nihon University Secondary School), Mr Engel Villareal (Tsuchiura Nihon University Secondary School), Ms Fatima Logarta (Tsuchiura Nihon University Secondary School)

10:05 Re-thinking the zero use policy: L1 use in the eikaiwa classroom

Speaker: Martin Friel

10:40 How teaching during the pandemic impacted teacher beliefs and practices

Speakers: JENNIE ROLOFF ROTHMAN (Kanda University of International Studies), Verla Uchida Adrianne

09:30 → 11:05 B3-302 Forum (30) SAT: GILE SIG Forum; TEVAL SIG Forum; GALE SIG Forum; DEI Committee Workshop; SUN: JASAL Forum, MBE SIG Forum, PIE SIG Forum

10:05 JASAL SALC Forum: Sharing SALC experiences

Speakers: Clair Taylor (Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University), Prabath Buddika Kandaboda

09:30 → 11:05 B8-106 CUE

09:30 AI-Assisted Assessment of Speaking Proficiency Development in SA Programs

Speaker: Ayako Yokogawa (Meiji University)

10:05 University Departmental Integration and Belonging

Speaker: Bladimie Germain (Reitaku University)

10:40 Designing a University Multiple-Proficiency English Communication Course

Speaker: Jon Harrison (Nihon University, CST)

09:30 → 11:05 B8-107 CUE

09:30 Facilitating a Self-Directed and Reflective Language Learning Course

Speaker: Alison Hasegawa (Rikkyo University)

10:05 Reel Learning: Impact of Student Showcasing in a Film Festival

Speakers: Ms Ashley Ford (Nagoya City University), Ms Kinsella Valies (Jissen Women's University)

10:40 Dynamic motivational trajectories of students opting for English-only study

Speakers: Benjamin Bailey (Kansai University), Dr Chika Takahashi (Ehime University), Mr Jerry Huang (Kansai University), Dr Simon Humphries (Kansai University)

09:30 → 11:05 B8-108 SAT: ICLE, Bilingualism & CALL / SUN: CUE & CALL

09:30 Using authentic materials to link form-focused instruction with real-world English

Speaker: Shizuka Brooks (Kyoto Sangyo University)

10:05 Timed Writing: Effects for Low and High-Proficiency Level Learners

Speakers: Teruyo Nakao (Toyo Gakuen University), Timothy Doe (Meiji University)

10:40 Making EMI Lectures More Comprehensible and Engaging through Design

Speaker: Todd Hooper (Setsunan University)

09:30 → 11:05 B8-109 SAT: Critical Thinking, Study Abroad & CALL; SUN: CALL

09:30 Incorporating MALL: Possibilities for Japanese University Practitioners

Speaker: Jason Beaton (Kansai University of International Studies)

10:40 Building a Corpus for Medical English Students and Educators

Speakers: Dr Robert Chartrand (Kurume University), Robert Dilenschneider (Jichi Medical University)

09:30 → 11:05 B8-110 Learner Development

09:30 The effects of goal setting instruction on reading achievement

Speaker: Chunmei Huang (Kyorin University)

10:05 Enhancing Researcher Agency Through Multi-Perspective Research

Speakers: Jon Rowberry, Dr Kayoko Horai (Sojo University)

10:40 Assessing the Potential of AI For Learner Self-Regulation

Speaker: Paul Collett (Shimonoseki City University)

09:30 → 11:05 B8-111 SAT: Teacher Development & Critical Thinking; SUN: ICLE & TBLT

09:30 Developing Agency, Autonomy and Identity: International Online Exchange

Speakers: Mr Adam Jenkins (Shizuoka Institute of Science and Technology), Andrew Johnson (Future University Hakodate), Eric Hagley (-Griffith University)

10:05 Students’ experiences of a SALC multilingual and multicultural event

Speakers: Chihiro Hayashi (KUIS), Dr Emily Marzin (KUIS), Mayuko Hall (KUIS)

10:40 Two ways of using picture books to explore intercultural understanding

Speaker: Gaby Benthien (Shumei University)

09:30 → 11:05 B8-112 SAT: ICLE & Critical Thinking; SUN: CT, Listening & ER

09:30 Agency and Autonomy through Game-based Learning Activities

Speaker: Mr James Dunn (Meiji University)

10:05 Developing TOEFL-Inspired Listening Materials for Mixed Fluency Levels

Speaker: Bethany Lacy (Juntendo University)

10:40 Does what you see affect listening? Multimodality in listening

Speaker: Marc Jones (Toyo University)

09:30 → 11:05 B8-113 SAT: Task-Based Learning, GILE & PIE; SUN: Study Abroad, Vocabulary

09:30 Brain-based emotion-involved activities enhancing agency and autonomy

Speakers: Jana Kamenická (J. E. Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, Czechia), Yu Kanazawa (The University of Osaka)

10:05 Applying Cognitive Neuroscience Insights to the Language Classroom.

Speaker: Berke Alp (Nagoya University of Foreign Studies)

09:30 → 11:05 B8-116 Sponsors

10:05 LT PROFESSIONALS: The Qualities of an Effective Course for Japanese Children

Speaker: David Paul

10:40 KINSEIDO: Practical Activities for Developing Critical Thinking Skills

Speaker: Brent Culligan

11:05 → 12:05 B3-250 Sunday Posters

11:05 "Face Needs" and Engagement in the Japanese EFL Classroom

Speaker: Zoe Barber (Konan University)

11:05 Adapting the US Navy's "Greenie board" to promote and assess participation in university English classrooms

Speaker: Neal Newbill (Chuogakuin University)

11:05 Bridging the gap between shallow and deep reflections

Speaker: Jason Wills (Kanda University of International Study)

11:05 Ethical AI use in business writing to build student autonomy and agency

Speaker: Ms Allyson MacKenzie (Toyo University)

11:05 Exploratory Practice: Two birds (student output/data), one stone (PEPAs)

Speaker: Amanda Kira

11:05 Harnessing Padlet's motivational power through collaborative learning and reflection

Speaker: James Rankin

11:05 Promoting Inclusivity in a SALC via Cross-Department Collaboration and PBL

Speakers: Christine Pemberton (Kanda University of International Studies), Dr Emily Marzin (KUIS), Tina Brown (Kanda University of International Studies)

11:05 Promoting Learner Well-Being in a Self-Access Learning Center: Practical Strategies for Agency and Autonomy

Speaker: Ella Lee (Learning Advisor)

11:05 Scaffolding educational transitions with near-peer role models

Transitions between educational settings often present psychological and emotional challenges for students. In Japan, transitions within English language education are further complicated by a division between English for standardized exam preparation (eigo) and English being learned as a communicative tool (eikaiwa). In this poster presentation I will discuss a classroom-based research intervention investigating the potential role of near-peer role models (NPRMs) in mitigating transitional stress for first-year Japanese university students majoring in English. Written responses from 39 first-year students were collected after they watched two NPRM videos, in which senior students shared their past learning experiences. Responses were later qualitatively analyzed to assess how exposure to NPRMs may have facilitated students' adjustment to their new academic environment. This study found that NPRMs were perceived as influential models due to their proficiency in English and positive attitudes. NPRMs also served as valuable sources of information on learning strategies and resources and provided relatable strategies for managing language learning obstacles. This poster will feature a discussion of ways in which NPRM interventions could be effective pedagogical tools, offering essential social and emotional support to students transitioning into university-level language learning environments.

Speaker: Daniel Hooper (Tokyo Kasei University)

11:05 Step-by-Step Approach to Developing English Teaching Proficiency

Speakers: Yoko Kita (Kyoto Notre Dame University), Robert Cvitkovic (Teikyo University)

11:05 Student Perceptions of an AI Chatbot to Measure and Enhance EFL Speaking

Speaker: Mr Brendan Van Deusen (Saga University)

11:05 Supporting Educators in an Active Research Community for Promoting Learner Autonomy

Speakers: Dominique Vola Ambinintsoa Razafindratsimba (Kanda University of International Studies), Phillip Bennett (Kanda University of International Studies)

11:05 Teacher Agency, Positioning, and Sensemaking in an International Virtual Exchange

Speaker: Satchie Haga (Rikkyo University)

11:05 The Impact of Hands-On STEM Activities on Students' International Posture

Speakers: Dr Martin Wood (Kanazawa Institute of Technology), Ms Parvathy Ramachandran (Kanazawa Institute of Technology)

11:05 Understanding Agency and Autonomy through Collaborative Auto-Ethnography

Speakers: Caroline Hutchinson, Li-hsin Tu

11:05 Using AI-Generated Music in a Class Project to Enhance Collaboration

Speaker: Mr Robin Sneath (Kanda University of International Studies)

12:30 → 14:40 B3-102 Forum (30). SAT: Vocabulary SIG Forum; CEFR SIG Forum; LiLT Forum; PanSIG Journal; SUN: Business Communication Forum, GE SIG Forum, LLL SIG Forum

12:30 Global Englishes SIG Forum: Indian English, Assessing Student Responses to L2 Speaker Video Content, English as a Lingua Franca

Speakers: Ben Joicey, Chhayankdhar Singh Rathore, Ferghal McTaggart (Reitaku University)

13:40 LLL SIG Forum: Motivations for Lifelong Learning in Undergraduate & Graduate Studies

University education can be part of lifelong learning, but it can also instill lifelong learning habits. A panel of speakers who have studied at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Japan and abroad will compare their university trajectories and explain how their prior and subsequent learning and life experiences affected, and were affected by, their tertiary studies. The speakers will represent those just beginning a Master’s program, those who are well into their doctoral studies, and those whose studies have led to careers in academia after completing a PhD. Their diverse research interests include: homeschooling (and alternative) schooling, how English use influences cultural norms and identity, how language learners acquire intercultural competence, and the grammatical awareness of EFL students in Japan. After summarizing the educational and career paths that led them to where they are now, the forum speakers will discuss the key points along their journey and share what they found to be the most conducive in inculcating lifelong learning habits.

Speakers: Asia Dobbs, Joseph Dias (Aoyama Gakuin), Julia Rosa Nakanishi (Aoyama Gakuin University), Junko Shibuya, Mokuren Yokozeki

12:30 → 14:40 B3-103 SUN: OLE SIG Forum, Listening SIG Forum, Study Abroad SIG Forum

12:30 Listening SIG Forum: Applying a CDST lens to EMI research: Findings from Hong Kong, Japan, and Sweden

"Given the widespread and growing implementation of EMI programs around the world, there is a strong need to uncover factors that can enhance or hinder learning outcomes. Current research indicates that self-efficacy, L2 technical vocabulary knowledge, and motivation are key predictors of linguistic and academic success.
Reported research typically uses group-based data elicitation and statistical analyses to draw such conclusions. Recently, however, the complex dynamic systems theory (CDST) paradigm has provided new avenues for investigation. CDST highlights the idiosyncratic and contextually-bound nature of learning and factors that impact or impede learning progress, dynamicity of learning processes, and the interrelated nature of all intermediate variables. These facets of learning in EMI and lecture-related listening comprehension currently remain under-explored. To address this gap, CDST-grounded research is likely to provide results that do not conform to the findings of nomothetically positioned, quantitative research, and there is much scope for new approaches to EMI research.
Accordingly, in this presentation we cover key parameters of CDST related to lecture listening, then introduce a new mixed methods approach to uncover the CDST-nature of EMI-grounded learning processes as lessons take place, and report on findings using this method from classrooms in Hong Kong, Japan, and Sweden.
"

Speaker: Dr Naheen Madarbakus-Ring (Tsukuba University)

13:40 Study Abroad SIG Forum: Creating A New Study Abroad Program: Flipped Panel/Workshop

In this session, participants battle against the clock to create their own ideas for a new study abroad program. After setting out the rules and parameters of the activity, groups will be formed, and each will then discuss, gather information, and put together a short-term study abroad program proposal. Groups will have to consider important elements such as logistics, costs, extracurricular activities, classroom content, learning objectives and more. When the time runs out, everyone gets together in a circle and each group presents their ideas for discussion and feedback. Taking part in this exercise not only gives participants the chance to explore new ideas and learn about different study abroad options, but also to better understand the first steps that are involved in setting up a new study abroad program and some of the pitfalls and challenges along the way. This session would be ideal for anyone with interest in study abroad, whether a seasoned veteran, or complete beginner. Bring your friends!

Speakers: John Andras Molnar (Kinjo Gakuin University), Stephen Ryan (Sanyo Gakuen University), Thomas Legge (Momoyama Gakuin University)

12:30 → 14:40 B3-201 Forum (60) SAT: Material Writers SIG Forum; ALL SIG Forum; ER SIG Forum; Teacher Development SIG Forum; SUN: Bilingualism SIG Forum; LD SIG Forum; CUE SIG Forum

12:30 Learner Development SIG Forum: Developing the Whole Student: A Path to Autonomy

In this forum, we are discussing the idea of developing students as whole people as a way to prepare them for the future. In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, higher education is evolving beyond traditional academic development to nurture autonomous individuals who think critically, act ethically, and engage meaningfully with their communities. Presentations will explore how holistic, whole-student approaches promote agency, self-direction, and personal growth. Presenters will share practices, research, and strategies for co-creating learning environments that empower students to take ownership of their education and thrive as autonomous individuals in a complex, globalized world.

Speakers: Amanda Kira (Chuo University), Ivan Lombardi (University of Fukui), Jenny Morgan, Lasni Buddhibhashika Jayasooriya (Kyushu University), Mark Johnson (Kochi University), Robert Moreau (Meiji University)

13:40 CUE SIG Forum: Exploring ideology in autonomy, learner agency, and the connected classroom

Speakers: Curtis Kelly (retired), Frederick Bacala, Kie Yamamoto, Nadiia Zaitseva (Iwate University), Parvathy Ramachandran (Kanazawa Institute of Technology), William Simpson

12:30 → 14:40 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

12:30 Critical Thinking SIG forum: JALT Critical Thinking SIG Forum

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

13:40 TYL Forum: Autonomy and Agency in Young Learner Language Education: A Roundtable Discussion

"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 empowering learners to make informed choices and take meaningful action in their language learning journey.

The first half of the session will focus on fostering autonomy and agency in students. Panelists will share insights into tools, methods, and classroom strategies that encourage students to take ownership of their learning. The second half will shift the focus to teachers, exploring ways educators can cultivate their own professional autonomy and agency to enhance both their teaching practices and overall well-being.

The session will feature a combination of pre-formatted questions designed to guide the discussion, followed by two dedicated Q&A segments to encourage active audience participation. We hope the participants will leave with practical strategies and a deeper understanding of how to foster autonomy and agency in both their students and themselves.
"

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

12:30 → 14:40 B3-203 SAT: Teaching Younger Learners & Materials Writers; SUN: TYL, CT & TD

12:30 Supporting EAL Learners with Wordlists in the International School Context

Speaker: Gavin Brooks (Kyoto Sangyo University)

13:05 The Journey for Student Agency and Autonomy in a Language Learning Space

Speaker: Yanki Chung (Tokyo BoE)

13:40 Hexagonal Thinking in Academic Discussions

Speaker: Prumel Barbudo (Meikai University)

14:15 Using instructors' own autonomy & agency experiences in L3 course planning

Speaker: Prof. Eric Fortin (St. Mary's College)

12:30 → 14:40 B3-204 SAT: TEVAL & Pragmatics; SUN: LLL, TYL, PIE & Global Englishes

12:30 Autonomy in EFL Education: Insights from a Rural Junior High School in Japan

Speaker: Jasper B. Angeles (Fukushima Town Junior High School)

13:05 Enhancing Reading Comprehension and Public Speaking through Retelling Activities in University English Classes

Speaker: Chihiro MORIOKA (Kyoto University of Advanced Science)

13:40 Constructing Local Knowledge as a Decolonial Activity in the EFL Classroom

Speaker: Aurora Tsai (University of Tokyo)

14:15 What issues do non-Japanese L2 English users face when teaching in Japan?

Speaker: Mr Hiroki Konishi (Kansai University)

12:30 → 14:40 B3-205 Teacher Development

12:30 Exploring Pre-Service Teachers' Plurilingualism through Polyethnography

Speakers: Ms Aina Ishibashi (Shitennoji University (Osaka, Japan)), Daniel Roy Pearce (Shitennoji University (Osaka, Japan)), Ms Toai Ōhiraki (Shitennoji University (Osaka, Japan))

13:05 Functions of Teacher Echo in Teacher-Student Conversation

Speaker: Mr 村田 陽人 (国際教養大学)

12:30 → 14:40 B3-302 Forum (30) SAT: GILE SIG Forum; TEVAL SIG Forum; GALE SIG Forum; DEI Committee Workshop; SUN: JASAL Forum, MBE SIG Forum, PIE SIG Forum

12:30 Brain SIG Forum: Practical Issues of Autonomy and Agency in Our Classrooms: Let Us Share!

Speakers: Dr Yuka Masda (Toyaku University), Ms Alexandra Burke (Shiga University), Prof. Amanda Gillis-Furutaka (Kyoto Sangyo University), Prof. Johnmarshall Reeve (Australian Catholic University)

13:40 PIE SIG Forum: Stage to Classroom: Developing EFL Skills with Drama Games + Film Studies.

Drama-based activities offer an engaging and dynamic approach to language learning, fostering authentic communication in the EFL classroom. This forum explores how drama games can enhance students’ conversational fluency, confidence, and interactional competence. By incorporating improvisation, role-play, and storytelling, drama encourages spontaneity, risk-taking, and meaningful language use in a low-pressure environment. Drawing from practical applications and classroom research, this forum explores and shows how drama games align with communicative language teaching principles and support linguistic, social, and cognitive development. Participants will gain insights into selecting, adapting, and implementing drama activities tailored to different proficiency levels. Additionally, the session will address challenges such as student reluctance and classroom management while offering strategies to maximize engagement. Through interactive demonstrations and discussions, attendees will leave with practical tools to integrate drama into their teaching repertoire. This open forum advocates for drama as an effective pedagogical tool, transforming classrooms into vibrant spaces for language acquisition.

Speakers: Ashley Ford-Mihashi (Nagoya City University), Prof. Brian Gallagher (Meijo University), Dawn Kobayashi (Onomichi City University)

12:30 → 14:40 B8-106 CUE

12:30 Observing the foreign language effect at Model United Nations

Speakers: Nicholas Musty (Kobe Gakuin University), Robert Andrews (Kwansei Gakuin University)

13:05 Confirmatory Factor Analysis on L2 Motivation and School Belonging

Speaker: Tetsuya Fukuda (Juntendo University)

12:30 → 14:40 B8-107 CUE

12:30 Evaluating a Self-Directed Language Learning Course

Speaker: Colin Mitchell (Reitaku University)

13:05 Multi-word expressions as keys to learner autonomy in writing

Speaker: Jennifer Jordan (Kwansei Gakuin University)

12:30 → 14:40 B8-108 SAT: ICLE, Bilingualism & CALL / SUN: CUE & CALL

12:30 Exploring ChatGPT's Role in First-Year ESL Writing: Skills, Confidence, and Integrity

Speaker: Omar Massoud (Meiji Gakuin University)

13:05 Harnessing the Power of LLM Prompting: Writer-Centered Approaches to AI-Enhanced EAP Writing

Speaker: Shuyi Li (University of Tokyo)

13:40 Korean English Learners’ Shaping of Identities in a Technological World

Speakers: So-Yeon Ahn (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), Dr Suin Kim (Elice)

14:15 The development of the Corpus of Academic Writing for Engineering Studies (CAWES)

Speaker: Steven Yeung

12:30 → 14:40 B8-109 SAT: Critical Thinking, Study Abroad & CALL; SUN: CALL

12:30 An Analysis of Language Learning App Usage and Sentiment Among Japanese University Students

Speakers: Dr Bradford Lee (Fukui University of Technology), Dale Jeffery (Fukui University of Technology)

13:05 Generative AI as a Tool for Teaching Discourse Competence in EFL

Speaker: Javier Salazar (ICLE SIG - University of Tsukuba)

13:40 AI as a mediator in CLIL: Bridging content and language learning

Speaker: Miguel Campos (Toyo University)

14:15 Cyclical Teaching: A method for improving learner agency and autonomy

Speakers: D. Patrick Allen (Chubu University), Prof. Seiko Oguri (Chubu University)

12:30 → 14:40 B8-110 Learner Development

13:40 Synthesising practitioner research on language learner autonomy in Japan

Speaker: Thomas Stringer (University of St Andrews; Kwansei Gakuin University)

14:15 Preparing Students for the Future in Education: Teaching How to Learn

Speaker: Natsuho Mizoguchi (Nagoya University of Foreign Studies)

12:30 → 14:40 B8-111 SAT: Teacher Development & Critical Thinking; SUN: ICLE & TBLT

12:30 Using pre-task peer assessment to improve performance

Speaker: Marcos Benevides (J. F. Oberlin University)

13:40 Powered by Plot: AI-Driven Storytelling for ESL

Speaker: Melissa Harr

14:15 Part-timers’ wellbeing - An unnoticed aspect fostering teacher autonomy

Speaker: Bao Nguyen (Waseda University)

12:30 → 14:40 B8-112 SAT: ICLE & Critical Thinking; SUN: CT, Listening & ER

12:30 10 Principles of Successful Extensive Reading Programs

Speaker: Paul Goldberg (Xreading)

13:05 Starting a “Super-library” for German ER

Speakers: Corinna V. Goto (Shinshu University), Mark Brierley

13:40 Extensive Reading: Aiding agency in material choices

Speakers: Christopher Arnott (Kanda University of International Studies), Mr Mike Kettle (Kanda University of International Studies), Simon Bannister (Kanda University of International Studies)

14:15 Enhancing Engagement in Literature Circles through Parallel Thinking

Speaker: Patrick Conaway (Shokei Gakuin University)

12:30 → 14:40 B8-113 SAT: Task-Based Learning, GILE & PIE; SUN: Study Abroad, Vocabulary

12:30 Creating a New Study Abroad Program: Challenges, Pitfalls, and Advice

Speaker: Thomas Legge (Momoyama Gakuin University)

13:05 Who’s afraid of culture shock? Emotions of university students preparing to study abroad

Speaker: Adam Littleton (Toyo University)

13:40 Teaching intensifying adverbs: The case for autonomy, and its limits

Speaker: John Shaw (Westgate)

14:15 A replication of Hu and Nation’s (2002) coverage-comprehension study

Speakers: Dr Christopher Nicklin (University of Tokyo), Ms Chunmei Huang (Kyorin University), Ms Liang Ye Tan (Momoyama Gakuin University), Prof. Tim Stoeckel (University of Niigata Prefecture), Dr Tomoko Ishii (Meiji Gakuin University)

12:30 → 14:40 B8-116 Sponsors

12:30 ABAX: Teaching Listening – Theory and Practice

Speaker: Alistair Graham-Marr

13:05 CENGAGE: Enhancing Language Education with Spark: Digital Tools for Teaching and Learning

Speaker: Akane Sato

14:40 → 15:10 Coffee break

15:10 → 16:10 PLENARY: Learner Autonomy in Asian EFL Context: Insights, Challenges, and Solutions

Speaker: Prof. Toshie Agawa (Hoshi University)

16:10 → 16:30 Closing ceremony

Speaker: Robert Dykes (Conference Chair)

16:30 → 17:00 Clean up