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Room 306: Teacher and Professional Development
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Room 306: International Partners
- Richmond Stroupe (Soka University)
Room 306: Concurrent Sessions
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This presentation will show significant differences in students' satisfaction between faculty-led study abroad programs and non-faculty-led programs. Principal component analysis (PCA) results for student satisfaction in program contents indicated slightly different characteristics between the two groups. Although this presentation focuses on one aspect of a whole faculty-led program, the...
This presentation shares specific stories of language educators in Japan that explored how the pandemic influenced teacher identity, beliefs, practices, emotions, well-being, and professional development. Narrative inquiry, a methodology which reveals lived experiences within rich, story-filled data, was used to analyze responses from survey and interview participants nationwide. Whether...
This workshop offers practical ideas for an alternative approach to continuing professional development, centred around the concept of โcritical friendsโ. โCritical friendsโ work together in a mutually-beneficial relationship to reach common goals by sharing advice, resources, and constructive criticism. Drawing upon an intervention carried out on a language teacher training programme, this...
This practical workshop helps teachers and program managers recognize how and if commercially-available materials fit into their syllabus planning. One premise is that textbooks are not for everyone; another is that there's no "magic bullet" that always works. Instead, an informed and objective approach can find what is best for each context. The speakers, are experts in ELT publishing,...
This presentation explores the effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) training on EFL teachersโ material development in Indonesia. The program significantly improved participantsโ knowledge and classroom practices. Teachers reported greater confidence in using AI for creating vocabulary resources, reading texts, and interactive tasks. However, shifts in attitudes toward AI, while positive,...
The study aims to develop a gamified metaverse to enhance English oral communication among Thai university students. Four real-life themed lessons with five task-based missions were implemented. The study employed a mixed-method design with 67 sample students in the experimental phase. The 4 key components from EFA analyzed from 294 students are digital gamification design, English oral...
This research will look into the state of adult literacy in Asia, whether in the formal or informal contexts, considering the first language (L1) or the second language(L2). Using PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses) as the protocol in doing the review, the paper will look into the studies on adult literacy, identifying the problems and the possible...
Learner autonomy is a highly sought-after 21st-century classroom approach. It encourages participants' participation in an activity to create ownership in learning. The students' engagement in any activity ensures effective learning. The proposed workshop will involve the participants in creating multiple literary texts out of a single one. The takeaway will be the development of grammar,...
This dynamic workshop explores experience-based learning that transcends the textbook to foster interaction and participation in EFL classrooms. Drawing on data from a Korean winter camp, it showcases how British advertisements inspire task-based activities, such as storytelling and role-play, that spark student motivation, boost peer interaction, and naturally present real-world language in...
Reading supports language mastery but remedial pupils often struggle due to limited vocabulary and weak sound awareness. This study examined the effectiveness of the Look-Say-Cover-Write-Check (LSCWC) strategy in improving reading among Year 4 remedial pupils. Using pre- and post-tests, interviews, and observations, findings showed significant improvement in word recognition, spelling, and...
JALT Partner, EdYouFest, is a global grassroots initiative fostering the exchange of ideas through inclusive, accessible professional development. With free and low-cost face-to-face and online events and resources, it empowers new and early-career educators to connect, collaborate, and grow. This session introduces EdYouFest Tokyo 2025, the upcoming online EdYouMarathon, and a one-day Tokyo...
A literature review is essential in ELT research, yet it can be overwhelming due to the volume of reading, synthesis, and organisation involved. This hands-on workshop demonstrates how AI can support key stages of the review process, refining questions, finding and summarising sources, identifying themes, and aiding critical analysis. Participants will engage in practical tasks and leave with...
Findings from a multi-country research study, ReMaLIC (Reaching out to marginalized populations in under-resourced countries), funded by the British Council are presented. Technology use and access among teenagers, their parents, and teachers in low-resource contexts in Asia (Bangladesh and Nepal) and Africa (Senegal and Sudan) were examined. A qualitative approach was adopted and data were...
JALT invites the representatives of all of our International Partners to join a meeting aimed at exploring collaborative opportunities, ranging from research initiatives and professional development to other forms of collaboration, ensuring that our collective expertise drives meaningful educational development. Especially, with our Pan-Asian Consortium (PAC) partner representatives, we will...
This is the annual in-person meeting for all JALT Membership Chairs and Co-chairs. JALT members or prospective members who are interested in Volunteering in a Chapter &/or Special Interest Group (SIG) are also welcome to attend this meeting to learn more about the Membership Chair role.
Please feel free to add to our running agenda that I have started in our Basecamp group.
Sponsored by Oxford University Press
Along with developing English language skills, fostering a wide range of global skills prepares students for an increasingly complex world. To bring together these skills, an inquiry-based approach provides a powerful framework for teaching and learning. This presentation examines this framework, with attention to how essential questions prime students for...
AI is here to assist and enhance human-centric language teaching and learning, not replace or negate it. Established theories remain relevant in guiding practice: learners need comprehensible input, meaningful output and interaction, fluency practice, and feedback. Eigo.AI helps students reach the recommended 2,500+ hours of intentional study with a comprehensive library of AI-generated,...
This workshop is tailored for English teachers new to IELTS. Attendees will learn about the fundamentals of the IELTS test format, scoring, and how it measures English proficiency. The session will provide practical strategies to help teachers guide their students effectively through each test component. Participants will explore a range of official and free resources to enhance their teaching...
Sponsored by National Geographic Learning
The presenter will introduce the follow-up textbook to the highly successful Working in Japan. The new textbook features video interviews with 14 people from around the world who have built successful careers in Japan. Students can become more familiar with World Englishes, learn about cultural differences in the workplace, and consider their own...
