Speakers
Description
Tokyo Chapter Forum
The Tokyo Chapter Forum will feature four thought-provoking presentations by distinguished speakers, each addressing timely issues in language teaching and learning.
Miki Buechner Fujikawa will present “A Deep Insight into the Complex Motivation of Japanese University Students in the Classroom,” exploring the multifaceted factors that shape student motivation and engagement in higher education contexts.
Emiko Matsumoto will share “Temporal and Spatial Cognition in Medical English: A Needs-Based Approach,” highlighting how specialized cognitive demands influence the teaching and learning of English for medical purposes.
Keiko Kasaya will discuss “Whose Culture Is in the Textbook?: Analysis of Cultural Representation and Learner Personalization in Global English Textbooks,” critically examining how culture is portrayed in ELT materials, incorporating learners’ home cultures and personalized learning.
Matthew Wickens will examine language teaching and learning by sharing various teaching approaches that use CLIL specifically exploring free online simulations activities to help students understand various social and cultural issues.
Together, these presentations showcase diverse perspectives on motivation, specialized language learning, and cultural representation, reflecting the dynamic research and practice of the Tokyo Chapter community.
Summary
Miki explores the complex motivation of Japanese university students; Emiko examines temporal and spatial cognition in medical English through a needs-based approach; and Keiko analyzes cultural representation in global English textbooks and learner personalization. Together, these presentations highlight diverse perspectives on motivation, specialized English learning, and cultural issues in materials. Matthew examines language teaching and learning by sharing various teaching approaches that use CLIL demonstrating the scaffolding necessary to implement online activities in the classroom.
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