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

Interdisciplinary Research on English and Early Childhood

Nov 1, 2025, 12:10 PM
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
Poster Presentation (60-minutes) Teaching Younger Learners Room 416

Speaker

Dr Tomoko Hashimoto (Tokyo Future University)

Description

This study investigated the impact of an interdisciplinary research project that integrated English lessons and infant massage for children and parents hosted by a university. Using a positivist case study approach, data from reflection notes and questionnaires revealed that university students gained deeper insights into English and early childhood education, while parents responded positively. The findings highlight the benefits of cross-disciplinary collaboration in enhancing learning experiences, emphasizing the need for further interdisciplinary initiatives in education.

Summary

This study explored the impact of an interdisciplinary research project integrating English lessons and infant massage for children and parents hosted by a university. Using a positivist case study approach, data from reflection notes and questionnaires revealed that university students gained deeper insights into English and early childhood education, while parents responded positively. The findings highlight the benefits of cross-disciplinary collaboration in enhancing learning experiences, emphasizing the need for further interdisciplinary initiatives in education.

Teaching Context Teaching children

Author

Dr Tomoko Hashimoto (Tokyo Future University)

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