Sep 13 – 14, 2025
Hitotsubashi University
Asia/Tokyo timezone

Outdoor Language Education for Global Citizenship and Soft Skills in Japan

Sep 14, 2025, 11:40 AM
25m
Main Building 2nd floor (Hitotsubashi University)

Main Building 2nd floor

Hitotsubashi University

2-1 Naka, Kunitachi, Tokyo 186-8601, Japan
25-minute presentation Peace as a Global Language - Related Sunday 2 Room 26

Speaker

DAVID GANN (〒389-0111 長野県北佐久郡軽井沢町長倉鶴溜2115−1998 朝日フレール軽井沢B110)

Description

This presentation introduces a proposed research study examining how outdoor education, when culturally adapted to the Japanese context, can develop soft skills for global communication. By reducing learner anxiety and promoting embodied, task-based language use in nature-rich environments, this model enhances both linguistic competence and emotional resilience. It aligns with peace-oriented pedagogy and supports Japan’s leadership in preparing globally minded professionals, bridging divides between language education, international relations, and business communication.

Author

DAVID GANN (〒389-0111 長野県北佐久郡軽井沢町長倉鶴溜2115−1998 朝日フレール軽井沢B110)

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