JALT2025 - Tokyo

The Impact of Taking the IELTS Test on Teaching and Training

Nov 1, 2025, 3:05 PM

30m

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

Research-oriented Presentation (30-minutes) Teacher and Professional Development Room 302

Speakers

Jaime Morrish (Sugiyama Jogakuen University) Thomas Legge (Momoyama Gakuin University)

Description

This presentation explores practitioner-led research on how taking an IELTS test impacted four university teachers in Japan. It examines their experiences, effects on teaching practices, and the test's value as teacher training. Teachers with prior IELTS experience gained confidence and filled knowledge gaps, while an inexperienced teacher found the process overwhelming. However, all developed greater empathy for students. The session is ideal for IELTS teachers, test prep instructors, and students preparing for the IELTS.

Summary

This presentation explores practitioner-led research on how taking an IELTS test impacted four university teachers in Japan. It examines their experiences, effects on teaching practices, and the test's value as teacher training. Teachers with prior IELTS experience gained confidence and filled knowledge gaps, while an inexperienced teacher found the process overwhelming. However, all developed greater empathy for students. The session is ideal for IELTS teachers, test prep instructors, and students preparing for the IELTS.