October 31, 2025 to November 2, 2025
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター
Asia/Tokyo timezone

Lowering Learner Resistance: Harnessing the Power of POV

Nov 1, 2025, 11:00 AM
1h
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

3-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0052 / 〒151-0052 東京都渋谷区代々木神園町3-1

Speakers

Joseph Shaules (Keio University) Junko Yamanaka (Aichi Gakuin University)

Description

Sponsored by Pearson Japan
This presentation introduces research about psychological resistance in language learning. Results show that many learners experience high levels of resistance and mixed motivation. Presenters would like to demonstrate how exchanging points of view can significantly boost engagement and reduce resistance in a language classroom. Focus is on applying psychological insights into classroom practice through structured communication activities.

Summary

This presentation introduces research about psychological resistance in language learning. Results show that many learners experience high levels of resistance and mixed motivation. Presenters would like to demonstrate how exchanging points of view can significantly boost engagement and reduce resistance in a language classroom. Focus is on applying psychological insights into classroom practice through structured communication activities.

Teaching Context College and university education

Co-authors

Joseph Shaules (Keio University) Junko Yamanaka (Aichi Gakuin University)

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