Conveners
Large Hall: Plenary Sessions
- Amy Braun (Seto Solan Primary School)
- Yoko Takano (NUFS)
Large Hall: Meetings and Forums
- There are no conveners in this block
Large Hall: Meetings and Forums
- There are no conveners in this block
Large Hall: Plenary Sessions
- Yoko Takano (NUFS)
- Amy Braun (Seto Solan Primary School)
Large Hall: Large Hall
- There are no conveners in this block
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Amy Braun (Seto Solan Primary School), Ms Yoko Takano (NUFS)21/11/2026, 09:15Highlighted Speaker
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Kazuyoshi Sato (Nagoya University of Foreign Studies)21/11/2026, 10:002Highlighted Speaker
After reviewing the literature, I will introduce my study which examined how English as a Foreign Language (EFL) secondary teachers (junior and senior high school teachers) on Japan participated in collaborative action research and engaged in their professional development over four years. In particular, little is known as to how EFL teachers challenge their beliefs and implement innovative...
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David Beglar (Temple University, Japan Campus), Noriko Muramatsu (Meiji University Meiji HS Meiji JHS), Paul Goldberg (Xreading), Rob Waring (Extensive Reading Foundation), Sandra Yamane (Three Tigers English), Willy Ardian Renandya (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University)21/11/2026, 11:00Forum (90-minutes)
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Dr Julia Kimura (Mukogawa Women's University)21/11/2026, 13:55
This meeting is for Chapter and SIG Membership Chairs to share information and discuss matters related to membership at the chapter and SIG levels. Co-chaired by Julie Kimura and Ashley Bartholomy, the session will include updates, an opportunity to exchange ideas, and time for questions. Topics may include membership trends, recruitment, and retention. All Membership Chairs, as well as those...
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Dr Noriko Ishihara (Hosei University)21/11/2026, 16:002Highlighted Speaker
This talk will discuss microaggressions through a sociopragmatics lens and explore how everyday language choices in today’s globalized world can nurture or jeopardize our dignity, inclusion, identity, belonging, and well-being. Microaggressions are subtle messages hidden in brief, seemingly harmless comments/actions. Even when a speaker is well-intentioned, a bias or stereotype may...
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Gregory Sholdt (Kobe University), Michael Mielke (Sapporo University), Peter Collins (Tokai University)21/11/2026, 17:00
Unvetted presentation sponsored by the JALT Research Grants Committee
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Gregory Sholdt (Kobe University)21/11/2026, 17:35TD: Teacher Development
Unvetted presentation sponsored by the JALT Research Grants Committee
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Dr Jean-Pierre J. Richard (The University of Nagano), Tophe Zuelke (English Language Education Council of Japan), Tyson Rode (Meikai University)22/11/2026, 09:05Forum (90-minutes)
What counts as evidence that language learning has occurred? This forum examines that question from three perspectives: interpreting standardized test scores and score gains; redesigning classroom assessment to capture learners’ application of phonetic knowledge; and using measures of core ability and growth to represent learning longitudinally. Together, the presentations consider how...
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Loy Lising (Macquarie University)22/11/2026, 11:00Highlighted Speaker
This year’s JALT theme invites us to consider our language teaching profession as a call for us to prepare our students for engagement beyond the classroom. In this piece, I offer three ways in which we can meaningfully prepare our students for social participation: a shift in our mindset, a shift in our policies, and a shift in our practices.
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Alexandra Terashima (University of Tokyo), Bethany Lacy (Rikkyo University), Greg Dalziel (The University of Tokyo), Heather Yoder, Joe Geluso (Nihon University College of Law)22/11/2026, 12:00
Editors from The Language Teacher, JALT Journal, and the JALT Postconference Publication will introduce their publication processes, submission requirements, and opportunities for authors. They will discuss common reasons manuscripts are rejected and share advice for preparing stronger submissions. The session will also highlight professional development opportunities through JALT Publications...
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22/11/2026, 15:00Highlighted Speaker