JALT2025 - Tokyo

Launching and evaluating a study abroad initiative program

2 Nov 2025, 13:10

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) Learner Development Room 506

Speakers

Bryan Jennings (Yamagata University) Jason Peppard (Yamagata University) Lazaro Echenique-Diaz (Yamagata University)

Description

This presentation introduces a study abroad initiative program (SAIP) launched by the English Working Group at Yamagata University. Developed to encourage and assist first-year students interested in degree-based international exchange programs in English, the SAIP consists of three main initiatives: a series of CLIL classes, English Speaking Practice sessions, and mock IELTS tests. Following a brief description of the program, preliminary evaluative data will be presented including participation numbers, survey results, and student testimonials.

Summary

This presentation introduces a study abroad initiative program (SAIP) launched by the English Working Group at Yamagata University. Developed to encourage and assist first-year students interested in degree-based international exchange programs in English, the SAIP consists of three main initiatives: a series of CLIL classes, English Speaking Practice sessions, and mock IELTS tests. Following a brief description of the program, preliminary evaluative data will be presented including participation numbers, survey results, and student testimonials.