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Dr Charles Brown (Purdue University)31/10/2025, 14:50Teacher and Professional DevelopmentResearch-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
Using netnographic methods, this project investigated social construction of psychic income โ benefits outside of contractual ones โ among members of online communities for migrant English teachers in Japan. Results confirmed the role of psychic income, such as an interest in Japanese society or a love of teaching, in attracting migrant English teachers despite perceived financial and other...
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Ms Tomoko Noda (Ibaraki Christian University)31/10/2025, 15:25Learner DevelopmentPractice-oriented Workshop (30-minutes)
Learner autonomy is crucial in EFL learning, and self-directed learning is a key. This workshop will present the course design for a first-year university seminar course aimed at fostering self-directed learning through language learning advising tools, self-reflection, and the development of fundamental university skills such as presentations and report writing. Then it will show some issues...
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Machiko Asakawa (Komazawa Women's University), Mr Taron Plaza (Komazawa Women's University)31/10/2025, 16:00Learner DevelopmentResearch-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
Reflection fosters learner autonomy, but what happens when students reflect together? This session explores group reflective practice in an English Workshop course, where students collaboratively analyze their learning, give peer-feedback, and explore new perspectives. Using Mezirowโs transformative learning theory, we present interview findings on studentsโ linguistic self-confidence,...
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Hsiao-Wen Hsu (Ling Tung University)31/10/2025, 16:35Psychology and Language LearningResearch-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
This study examines how perceptual learning styles shape L2 motivation among Taiwanese first-year technological university students. Path analysis results indicate that Ideal L2 Self (ฮฒ=.343, p<.001) and Ought-to L2 Self (ฮฒ=.211, p<.001) significantly predict motivated behavior. Visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles also contribute to imagery capacity and motivation. Findings...
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Prof. Takako Inada (Japan University of Health Sciences)31/10/2025, 17:10Psychology and Language LearningResearch-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
This study examines the impact of psychological factorsโsuch as anxiety, enjoyment, motivation, confidence, autonomy, and growth mindsetโon English learning outcomes among 45 first-year college students. Using linear multiple regression and Pearson correlation analyses, the results revealed that anxiety significantly hindered performance, while enjoyment and autonomy as well as enjoyment and...
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Sabine Thepaut (Kansai Gaidai University), Inge Odendaal (Kansai Gaidai University)01/11/2025, 11:00Materials and AssessmentPractice-oriented Workshop (30-minutes)
This workshop explores the practical use of Generative AI (GAI) to develop CEFR-aligned English for Academic Purposes (EAP) audio materials. Participants will learn to generate, refine, and verify CEFR-aligned AI-assisted lecture scripts, convert them into high-quality audio lectures, and design engaging comprehension activities. The session equips educators with practical skills in AI prompt...
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Fess Higgins01/11/2025, 12:10
This session introduces a mix of practical web-based and offline tools for creating effective virtual flashcards from video content. Drawing on evidence for the benefits of explicit vocabulary study, the presentation highlights how these tools help students go beyond the often limited quality of self-made flashcards in a fun way. Attendees will see how the approach benefits classroom and...
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Dr Eucharia Donnery (Soka University)01/11/2025, 12:45Language Classroom ContentResearch-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
This study describes the use of AI, specifically ChatGPT, as a final feedback tool in the academic writing classroom, focusing on its role in essay revision, and student critical thinking and writing skills. Conducted within an EAP curriculum, findings suggest that this final AI feedback positively contributed to studentsโ perceptions of development in areas such as linguistic proficiency,...
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Suwako Uehara01/11/2025, 13:20TechnologyResearch-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
This study focused on understanding what learnerโs attitudes are related to the impact of AI in English education. First-year students (N = 85) from an academic written English class responded to an in-class written prompt on how learners perceive how AI impacts English education and responses were analysed using values coding (Saldaรฑa, 2021). Preliminary results reveal AI is used as a tutor...
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Lucas Dickerson (Kwansei Gakuin University)01/11/2025, 13:55PedagogyPractice-oriented Workshop (30-minutes)
TL;DR: If youโve heard enough about how cool AI is and want to hear what actually happened after a year of using it in real classrooms, this oneโs for you.
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This session moves beyond AI hype to examine how AI chatbots can be meaningfully integrated into language classrooms to foster engagement, fluency, and student agency. Grounded in sociocultural learning theory, this... -
Richard Sparrow (Kyoto JALT)01/11/2025, 14:30Materials and AssessmentPractice-oriented Workshop (30-minutes)
The rapid advancement of AI in educational settings has raised fundamental questions about authorship, assessment, and pedagogical design (Stone & Scharff, 2024).
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Saeko Ujiie (SBF Consulting LLC)01/11/2025, 15:05TechnologyResearch-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
The study investigates the impact of AI-driven language tools on Willingness to Communicate (WTC) in English among Japanese business professionals. The data reveal that AI enhances WTC by reducing anxiety, increasing confidence, and providing real-time linguistic support. While findings indicate that AI facilitates fluency and engagement, they also highlight the risk of over-reliance, which...
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Chris Cooper (Rikkyo University)01/11/2025, 17:00TechnologyPractice-oriented Workshop (30-minutes)
Python and R are programming languages that can be used in research for statistical analysis, data visualisation, processing text-based data, automation, and increasing replicability. I will give a basic overview of possible uses for Python and R with reference to my own research and other studies. The talk will be non-technical and hopefully you will come away with ideas about improving your...
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Jessie Barrot (National University)01/11/2025, 17:35TechnologyResearch-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
Despite their vital roles, academic managersโ experiences in interim online teaching remain underexplored. This study examined eight managers from Philippine higher education institutions through semi-structured interviews. Findings revealed their responsibilities and challenges across six leadership functions intensified during the transition. These were shaped by institutional factors...
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Richard Rose (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies)01/11/2025, 18:10TechnologyResearch-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
This study examines grammatical accuracy development in Korean engineering graduate studentsโ academic writing over a university term. Students received peer, instructor, and large language model (LLM) feedback. Error analysis revealed significant weekly declines in overall errors and specific types (e.g., tense, determiners, punctuation). Correlations linked feedback comments to accuracy...
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Andrew Nowlan (Kwansei Gakuin University)01/11/2025, 18:45TechnologyResearch-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
This presentation explores how collaborative online international learning (COIL) can help bridge the gap between Japanโs student mobility goals and reluctance to study abroad. The presenter will report on a study involving 13 Japanese university students who completed COIL with partners in Southeast Asia, revealing group experiential themes of comfort, authenticity, intercultural...
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02/11/2025, 09:05Sociocultural Linguistics and PragmaticsPractice-oriented Workshop (30-minutes)
This research-oriented presentation explores innovative strategies for inclusive ESL writing instruction. Drawing on expertise in linguistics, bilingual education, and vocational development, the speaker shares practical approaches to address cultural biases, adapt teaching methods, and utilize digital tools. Attendees will gain ready-to-use lesson plans, professional development...
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Jon Harrison (Nihon University, CST)02/11/2025, 09:40Sociocultural Linguistics and PragmaticsResearch-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
This presentation illustrates the current state of naming conventions used in Japan and internationally for Japanese names written in English. Politics and culture are clashing with language norms affecting content to be taught and to be learned in the classroom. The presentation will quantify the number of major government agencies, companies, universities, and research journals in Japan...
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David Shimamoto (National Institute of Technology, Niihama College), Ms Tilabi Yibifu (National Institute of Technology, Akita College)02/11/2025, 10:15Sociocultural Linguistics and PragmaticsResearch-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
Adopting conversation analysis, this presentation examines potentially ambiguous methods of signaling breakdowns in communication. These include practices such as "What?" and "Sorry?", along with embodied conduct like leaning toward a speaker. Analysis of video-recorded L2 interactions will demonstrate how participants collaboratively identify the cause of interactional trouble and work to...
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Ferg Hann (Tokai University)02/11/2025, 12:00Materials and AssessmentResearch-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
This study investigates the effectiveness of AI-assisted shadowing in improving English pronunciation over one year. The participants were from two intact EFL classes. Class A recorded 40 audio clips and received teacher feedback, while Class B used an online application to complete the same exercises. The application provided feedback and a score for their recordings. Pre-test and post-test...
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Mr Christopher HOLLIS (Tottori University (Tottori JALT))02/11/2025, 12:35PedagogyPractice-oriented Workshop (30-minutes)
Multiword Sequences (MWSs)โcombinations of words that frequently appear together in speech or writingโare an important part of language proficiency. Having a creative, collaborative, and communicative means to support the teaching and learning of MWSs is essential. One such tool is Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this workshop, I will demonstrate how I have used Google Gemini and ChatGPT at...
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Yaoko Matsuoka02/11/2025, 13:10TechnologyResearch-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
This presentation provides survey results on the 990 university studentsโ perception of teachersโ use of AI in instruction and assessment. The findings indicate that the teachersโ AI use in material and test creation should be informed in class, and students need more human assessment by teachers in addition to the AI assessment. These suggest the need to design instruction and assessment with...
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Nate Olson02/11/2025, 13:45TechnologyPractice-oriented Workshop (30-minutes)
Project-Based Learning (PBL) thrives on engaging, real-world projects. However, educators often lack access to subject-matter experts and struggle with time-intensive preparation. This workshop shows how AI tools like ChatGPT can aid in project design, content creation, and stimulating expert feedback. Attendees will see examples of AI-generated project outlines, task prompts, and assessment...
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James Thomas (University of Shimane), Melissa Huntley (University of Shimane)02/11/2025, 14:20PedagogyResearch-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
The promise of AI-assist writing tools like ChatGPT is enticing, but do they truly enhance writing skills? This study critically examines the impact of ChatGPT-assisted editing on university studentsโ writing. Measuring length, relevance, linguistic diversity, and accuracy, the research contrasts AI-assisted editing with traditional self-editing. Findings challenge optimistic claims about AIโs...
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