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Douglas Emmett (Gunma Prefectural Chuo Secondary School)10/31/25, 2:15 PMTechnologyPractice-oriented Workshop (60-minutes)
This workshop introduces a custom-built Writing Tutor for Japanese high school students. Developed by the presenter using Google Workspace and the ChatGPT API, this tool provides real-time, personalized feedback on paragraph structure, fluency, and grammar. Pilot study results indicate significant improvements in the targeted skills, along with high student satisfaction. This study underscores...
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Mrs Indra Kumari Oli (Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya)10/31/25, 3:25 PMMaterials and AssessmentResearch-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
The study explores how English language teachers view and implement the Internal Assessment (IA) system that replaces the Continuous Assessment System (CAS) and integrates rubrics system under various criteria. Unlike CAS, teachers have favorable perceptions on IA however, they encounter challenges due to lack of knowledge about assessment criteria, large class sizes, excessive workloads, and...
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Prof. Peichin Chang (National Taiwan Normal University)10/31/25, 4:00 PMPedagogyResearch-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
Taiwan’s updated English curriculum emphasizes discourse-oriented language learning (DOLL). This study analyzed senior high school teachers’ classroom talk to examine whether their discourse aligned with their conceptions of DOLL. Findings showed that, despite cultural constraints, teachers’ beliefs were reflected in their questioning strategies, particularly through expansive language that...
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Queenie Kawabe (JALT)10/31/25, 4:35 PMLanguage Classroom ContentPractice-oriented Workshop (60-minutes)
Life is like a movie. This workshop explores integrating movies into the foreign language classroom using the 'Script to Stage' approach and the Movie Journal (Bray, 2018) framework. I will demonstrate how to create lessons, prepare materials, and design activities that enhance student engagement, improve language comprehension, and promote meaningful discussions in a structured yet flexible...
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Ana Sofia Hofmeyr (Kansai University)11/1/25, 11:00 AM
Sponsored by Kinsedo Publishing Co., Ltd.
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This practice-oriented session introduces Intercultural Perspectives – an EAP Course for Global Competence, a new textbook designed to develop students’ academic English and research skills while fostering intercultural and global competence. Participants will explore sample units and activities that integrate communication strategies, critical... -
Mr James Dunn (Meiji University)11/1/25, 11:35 AM
Sponsored by Oxford University Press
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This presentation will share a systematic method of breaking down units of a textbook to find new opportunities for critical thinking skills development in your classroom. Independent of the textbook you may be using, developing a new lens, through which to view the deeper structure behind a book’s organization, educators can identify and choose new paths... -
Ms Tomoko Ichikawa (IELTS (IDP Education))11/1/25, 12:45 PM
This session will explore the latest innovations of IELTS, from "One Skill Retake" to faster result delivery. It offers teachers a comprehensive overview of how these changes enhance the testing experience. Discover how the world's leading English test continues to evolve by prioritizing our customers' needs which is driving its growing popularity both globally and in Japan. Teachers will also...
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Ian Willey (Kagawa University)11/1/25, 1:20 PMHighlighted Speaker
Empathy is considered vital for intercultural communication, and research suggests that reading poetry may increase students’ empathy. The presenter will describe a study that examined the effect of reflecting upon English-language haiku on student empathy. Though students tend to believe that reading English-language haiku will increase their empathy, pre-/post-course empathy surveys failed...
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Ms Yoko Takano (NUFS)11/1/25, 1:55 PM
This presentation will be conducted in a workshop format in both Japanese and English.
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The presenter has been actively involved in JALT as a Nagoya Chapter officer, organizing monthly meetings and managing venue reservations. In addition, this year they are serving as the Chair of UALS, engaging in discussions with colleagues from academic associations outside of JALT in Japan to establish... -
Naomi Fujishima (JALT), Spencer Stevens (National AJET)11/1/25, 3:05 PM
The Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching (AJET) is a volunteer organization of JET Programme participants. AJET serves the JET community by building support networks, organizing useful information, and offering resources to enhance the lives of the Programme participants in Japan and abroad. https://ajet.net
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Mathew Porter (Fukuoka Jo Gakuin Nursing University)11/1/25, 5:00 PM
As the number of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) patients in Japan continues to grow, there is an increasing need for healthcare professionals to develop both foreign language proficiency and cross-cultural communication skills. Among these professionals, nurses play a particularly vital role, as they spend the most time in direct interaction with patients and are central to...
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Daniel Hooper (Tokyo Kasei University), Katherine Thornton (Otemon Gakuin University), Misato Saunders (Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University), Samuel Reid (Tokyo Kasei University), Suwako Uehara (The University of Electro-Communications), Yuki Namiki (Tokyo Kasei University)11/1/25, 5:40 PM
This year’s JASAL Forum explores two topics relevant for any self-access space: How to revitalise an underutilised SALC based on insights gained through needs analysis of student and faculty perspectives, and how an International Week event, in collaboration with faculty and other university departments, can enhance the visibility of global activities both within and beyond the university....
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Diane Nagatomo (Ochanomizu University), Josh Kidd (Utsunomiya University), Kane Linton (Wayo Women's University), Loy Lising (Macquarie University), Malcolm Sim (Akita International University), Melodie Cook (University of Niigata Prefecture), Simon Humphries (Kansai University)11/2/25, 9:05 AM
Sponsored by Macquarie University
This 60-minute forum brings together six Macquarie University alumni to share how they have engaged with the global community in their teaching, research, professional lives, and institutional roles. The panel explores international collaborations, intercultural programs, publishing, COIL projects, student exchanges, and SDG-related activities that connect...
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Chihiro MORIOKA (Kyoto University of Advanced Science)11/2/25, 10:15 AMPedagogyPractice-oriented Workshop (30-minutes)
When considering global human resource education, "negotiation skills" are crucial. However, practical negotiation training in English is rare in universities. Understanding international cooperation is also vital for those active in the global community. This paper uses the "Trade Game" based on TBLT to teach negotiation expressions. Students practiced negotiation strategies and gained...
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Alan Schwartz (EnglishCentral)11/2/25, 12:00 PM
Sponsored by English Central
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This session introduces MiMi Chat, a GenAI-powered tutor used at over 50 universities worldwide. Integrated with classroom-based English curricula, MiMi offers structured speaking practice and real-time feedback aligned with CEFR “CAN-DO” goals. Drawing on data from 15,000+ students, we present measurable gains in speaking output and confidence. Case studies span... -
Brent Culligan (Aoyama Gakuin University)11/2/25, 12:35 PM
This presentation introduces practical activities and ideas for developing critical thinking skills, based on the In Focus series. Participants will discover useful techniques for developing critical thinking skills across a wide range of levels. Emphasis will be placed on engaging exercises that encourage questioning, problem-solving, and decision-making. Attendees will leave with a range of...
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Loy Lising (Macquarie University)11/2/25, 1:45 PM
Sponsored by Macquarie University
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This talk presents the multilingual mindset concept drawing from lived experiences of second language learners in Australia as presented in our recent book Life in a New Language.
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