Conveners
Room 1001: Poster Sessions
- Susan Meiki (JALT Business Manager / Okayama University / Poster Chair)
Room 1001: Meet the SIGs
- Jennie Roloff Rothman (Kanda University of International Studies, JALT SIG Representative Liaison)
Room 1001: Meet the Chapters
- Leigh McDowell (Nara Institute of Science and Technology)
Room 1001: Meet the SIGs
- Jennie Roloff Rothman (Kanda University of International Studies, JALT SIG Representative Liaison)
Room 1001: Poster Sessions
- Susan Meiki (JALT Business Manager / Okayama University / Poster Chair)
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Heather Suzuki (Fukuyama University)11/21/26, 11:00โฏAMALL: Accessibility in Language LearningPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
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Yuko Uchima (National Institute of Technology, Akita College)11/21/26, 11:00โฏAM1CALL: Computer Assisted Language LearningPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
AI writing tools are increasingly used in EFL classrooms, but their effect on studentsโ independent writing ability is still unclear. This classroom-based study examines whether AI-assisted revision practice helps improve studentsโ independent paragraph writing. Pre- and post-writing samples collected over three years from Japanese college students were analyzed across three instructional...
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Ms Keiko Yamanoi (AIU Kids/Akita International University), Yuichi Tagane (Akita International University)11/21/26, 11:00โฏAMTYL: Teaching Younger LearnersPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
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Matthew Armstrong (Kyushu University), Tanya McCarthy (Kyoto University)11/21/26, 11:00โฏAM1ALL: Accessibility in Language LearningPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
The presenters explore the experiences and perspectives of two students with disabilities and their journeys toward becoming independent language learners in higher education. Through in-depth L2 interviews, seven key factors were identified, including teaching approach, assistive technology, supportive environment, flexible assessment, intrinsic motivation, and universally designed materials.
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Steven Paydon (Rikkyo University)11/21/26, 11:00โฏAMSA: Study AbroadPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster presentation reports on the design and implementation of a year-long, credit-bearing study abroad program centered on a ten-day study tour to Walt Disney World in Florida. By embedding experiential learning within a structured academic framework, including pre-departure instruction, guided reflection, goal-setting, and rigorous assessment, the program reframes Disney as a...
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Robert Cvitkovic (Teikyo University), Yoko Kita (Kyoto Notre Dame University)11/21/26, 11:00โฏAMCALL: Computer Assisted Language LearningPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster presents Phase 1 of a multi-year study (Kaken) evaluating three AI modelsโ capacity to generate level-appropriate Elicited Imitation sentences for Japanese EFL learners at CEFR A2-B1. Using systematic prompt engineering and vocabulary constraints based on the New General Service List, a MANOVA comparing ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini revealed significant differences between models....
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Michelle Jerrems (Sophia University), Philip Cardiff (Kanda University of International Studies)11/21/26, 11:00โฏAMGILE: Global Issues in Language EducationPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster presentation reports on an action research project in an English for International Communication course at a Japanese university. We explore how a scaffolded conflict unit fosters critical engagement aligned with Critical Language Pedagogy. Moving from local issues to global case studies, students develop perspective-taking through dialogue, debates, mapping, and intercultural...
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Emily MacFarlane (Tohoku Gakuin University)11/21/26, 11:00โฏAMCUE: College and University EducatorsPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
How do you actually make the leap into university teaching in Japan? This poster shares one practitioner's honest, first-hand account of breaking into part-time university work and then moving into a full-time role, covering the visa questions, the job hunt, the interview nerves, and the reality of those first few months on a full-time contract. Whether you're just starting out or eyeing your...
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Omar Massoud (Meiji Gakuin University)11/21/26, 11:00โฏAM1CALL: Computer Assisted Language LearningPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This study examines how first-year Japanese university EFL students used generative AI during academic writing tasks. Drawing on prompt logs collected over six weeks, it identifies a functional taxonomy of AI prompt types ranging from command-based prompting to inquiry-based prompting. The findings suggest that command-based use was most common, while inquiry-based prompting aligned more...
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Steve Paton11/21/26, 11:00โฏAMMW: Materials WritersPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster will demonstrate how ChatGPT can be used to create original reading materials aligned with CELTA-style pedagogical principles. Practical prompting strategies, examples of texts and accompanying activities tailored to language level, topic, and grammar focus, and guidance on iterating and refining materials will be included. Attendees will learn how AI can reduce the time and...
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Andy Barfield (Chuo University)11/21/26, 11:00โฏAMLD: Learner DevelopmentPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster presentation provides bottom-up insights into how teachers develop their understandings of learner autonomy. Drawing on extended conversations with four practitioners about their experiences as learners and teachers, I explore how community-based interactions (informal collaboration, teacher groups, wider professional networks) have shaped their thinking, values, and practices. By...
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11/21/26, 11:00โฏAMMeeting
Meet officers and members of the various Special Interest Groups (SIGs) in JALT at one of the three introductory sessions. This is your chance to connect, ask questions, and, hopefully, get more involved in the JALT community.
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James Rankin11/21/26, 11:00โฏAMTBL: Task-Based LearningPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster reports on a five-lesson Task-Based Language Teaching cycle using a no-textbook approach in a Japanese university ESL context. Student-generated research, collaborative inquiry, and guided AI support replace traditional materials. Learners conduct research, create โResearch Packs,โ and present findings. Classroom observations show increased autonomy, engagement, and communicative...
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Ms Ellen Head (Miyazaki International university)11/21/26, 11:00โฏAMTD: Teacher DevelopmentPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This presentation describes the development of English skills in a class of trainee teachers in the second year of their course, prior to the practicuum. The class included peer teaching and oral activities. Students were asked what success on the course would look like for them, and how it could be documented in a portfolio. We will trace their progress by examining the portfolios, including...
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Timothy Wilson (Hiroshima Jogakuin University)11/21/26, 11:00โฏAMPRAG: PragmaticsPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This study examines how intermediate-level Japanese university students use English intensifiers (e.g., very, really, so) to construct interpersonal stance in argumentative essays. Drawing on Systemic Functional Linguistics and Appraisal Theory, it explores how intensifiers amplify evaluation and shape emerging academic voice. A mixed-methods analysis of 60 essays reveals frequent overuse of...
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11/21/26, 12:45โฏPMPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster presentation is sponsored by _____ Chapter of JALT
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Juan Pablo Rodriguez-Gomez (University of Tsukuba), Martin Pauly (University of Tsukuba)11/21/26, 12:45โฏPMPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
Ibaraki JALT is a community of language educators who are eager to connect, share ideas, and grow together. This poster introduces our chapterโs activities, the diverse topics explored at recent meetings, and our three meeting locations across Ibaraki: Hitachi, Mito, and Tsukuba. Language teachers from all educational settings, career stages, and linguistic backgrounds are invited to meet...
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11/21/26, 12:45โฏPMPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster presentation is sponsored by Kyoto Chapter of JALT. This poster presentation is a part of the Meet the Chapters session, in which participants can get to know more about the 30 JALT chapters spread across Japan. Kyoto Chapter will let you know what we've been up to in 2026, and some of our plans for 2027. Please join us!
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11/21/26, 12:45โฏPMPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster presentation is a part of the Meet the Chapters session, in which participants can get to know more about the 30 JALT chapters spread across Japan.
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11/21/26, 12:45โฏPMPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster presentation is a part of the Meet the Chapters session, in which participants can get to know more about the 30 JALT chapters spread across Japan.
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Prof. Rudolf Reinelt (Matsuyama JALT)11/21/26, 12:45โฏPMPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster presentation is sponsored by the Matsuyama Chapter of JALT
This poster presentation is a part of the Meet the Chapters session, in which participants can get to know more about the 30 JALT chapters spread across Japan.Matsuyama chapter
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Matsuyama JALT holds its required six meetings a year in either of the following months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July,... -
11/21/26, 12:45โฏPMPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster presentation is sponsored by the Nagano Chapter of JALT
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11/21/26, 12:45โฏPMPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster presentation is sponsored by _____ Chapter of JALT
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11/21/26, 12:45โฏPMPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster presentation is sponsored by the Oita Chapter of JALT and covers the chapterโs events and activities over the past year. It highlights several Oita-specific initiatives, including our new Journal Club, which aims to build a community of researchers and help members develop, maintain, and achieve their research goals. It also introduces our language festival, where students gain...
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11/21/26, 12:45โฏPMPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster presentation is sponsored by Okayama Chapter of JALT
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11/21/26, 12:45โฏPMPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster presentation is sponsored by _____ Chapter of JALT
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Olivia Allanson (Jalt), Ms Zoe Barber (Kwansei Gakuin University)11/21/26, 12:45โฏPM1Poster Presentation (60-minutes)
Check in with the Osaka JALT chapter, follow us on social media, or chat with us about publishing and volunteering with us.
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Daniel Dean, Emily MacFarlane, Kenneth Schmidt (Tohoku Fukushi University)11/21/26, 12:45โฏPMPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster session, sponsored by the Sendai Chapter of JALT, affectionately known to community members as "JALT Sendai", looks back at a year of chapter activities and events. Among this year's highlights is the Tohoku ELT Expo, our chapter's main regional gathering for language teachers across the Tohoku area to share ideas and connect. We'll also be presenting the Marc Helgesen Scholarship...
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Sophie Otsuru11/21/26, 12:45โฏPMPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster presentation is sponsored by Tokyo Chapter of JALT
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11/21/26, 12:45โฏPMPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster presentation is sponsored by _____ Chapter of JALT
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11/21/26, 12:45โฏPMPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster presentation is sponsored by _____ Chapter of JALT
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11/21/26, 1:00โฏPMMeeting
Meet officers and members of the various Special Interest Groups (SIGs) in JALT at one of the three introductory sessions. This is your chance to connect, ask questions, and, hopefully, get more involved in the JALT community.
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Kayo Fujimura-Wilson (Yamaguchi University)11/21/26, 2:30โฏPMPRAG: PragmaticsPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This presentation illustrates the characteristics of online restaurant reviews in English and Japanese by examining language use and narrative framing. A comparative analysis was conducted on customer reviews of restaurants in New York, London, and Tokyo written by American, British, and Japanese writers to identify similarities and differences. Results indicated that overall experience,...
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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)11/21/26, 2:30โฏPM1Poster Presentation (60-minutes)
The presenters will discuss the steps researchers should take before submitting a manuscript to one of JALTโs three main publications: The Language Teacher, JALT Journal, and the JALT Postconference Publication. Topics will include research ethics, informed consent, choosing the appropriate publication and submission type, checking references, and the responsible use of generative AI. The...
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Aaron Sponseller (Osaka Jogakuin University), Barrie Matte (Osaka Jogakuin University), Philip Head (Osaka Jogakuin University)11/21/26, 2:30โฏPMCUE: College and University EducatorsPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
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ROSS SAMPSON (Toyo University)11/21/26, 2:30โฏPMTD: Teacher DevelopmentPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster presentation details the presenters experience of taking the CLIL teacher education program from CLIL-ITE. The presenter will talk about his understanding of CLIL, his experience of utilising CLIL approaches and his suggestions for CLIL implementations in the classroom.
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Larry Boy Sabangan (University of the Philippines Los Baรฑos), MARK ANDY PEDERE (University of the Philippines Cebu)11/21/26, 2:30โฏPMICLE: Intercultural Communication in Language EducationPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
Responding to educational inequities in multilingual settings, this study examines translation as a site of intercultural learning in higher education. Using ethnographic and reflexive methods, it explores how translating environmental concepts into Philippine languages shapes classroom interaction, identity, and knowledge construction. Findings show gains in conceptual understanding and...
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Drew Sanford (Kansai Gaidai University)11/21/26, 2:30โฏPMGILE: Global Issues in Language EducationPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
In todayโs complex world, knowledge of the English language alone is no longer adequate. Instead, it is necessary to obtain in-depth knowledge of various cultures, world religions, international current events, geography, history, and global issues. These topics are taught in Global Studies, a content-based course taught at a Japanese university. This poster presentation will introduce the...
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Aya Hagiwara (Aoyama Gakuin University), Noriko Kawasaki (Dokkyo University)11/21/26, 2:30โฏPMLD: Learner DevelopmentPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
The study examined how 62 Japanese university students engaged in an English summaryโwriting activity that incorporated ChatGPT. Students drafted, received AI feedback, and revised their summaries. A separate postโactivity questionnaire captured their perceptions. Most students found ChatGPT helpful for identifying overlooked grammatical errors and improving organization and expression, though...
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Pino Cutrone (Nagasaki University)11/21/26, 2:30โฏPM1TBL: Task-Based LearningPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
Despite ongoing educational reforms in Japan, many university students report low confidence and motivation in spoken English. This presentation outlines the development of a task-based syllabus for oral communication classes grounded in research on Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT). Drawing on a needs analysis of 125 students and classroom piloting, the materials follow a meaning-focused...
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John Bankier (Kanagawa University)11/21/26, 2:30โฏPMCUE: College and University EducatorsPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
Many teachers have responded to student AI use in L2 writing by either incorporating AI into classes or adopting a permissive stance because they lack ways to restrict its use. Contrary to these trends, this presentation describes two educatorsโ reflective practice on how student AI use may impact the objectives of a university language curriculum. Examples are provided of objectives judged to...
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Nagisa Kikuchi (้ข่ฅฟๅญฆ้ขๅคงๅญฆ/่จๅๅทฅๆฅญ้ซ็ญๅฐ้ๅญฆๆ ก(2026ๅนด4ๆไปฅ้))11/21/26, 2:30โฏPMGILE: Global Issues in Language EducationPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
The presentation outlines the design and implementation of the โPeace Video Project.โ After viewing an instructor-produced introductory video, students discussed the concept of peace and collaboratively created short videos using ICT. They presented their work, viewed their classmatesโ videos, and provided structured peer feedback on Padlet. The presentation concludes with survey findings on...
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Sugene Kim (Miyazaki International University)11/21/26, 2:30โฏPMTBL: Task-Based LearningPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This presentation reports on language support practices in a team-taught EMI course at a Japanese university. It examines how a language supporter and content instructor collaboratively redesigned support from standalone vocabulary lists to task-aligned pre-task input. Drawing on classroom experience and learner feedback, the presentation illustrates how task-based principles and AI-assisted...
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Ms Nahomi Machida (NIshogakusha University)11/21/26, 2:30โฏPMLD: Learner DevelopmentPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This study conducted with intermediate-level college students tried to clarify whether teaching conjunctions and relative pronouns had a positive effect on verb recognition, and whether this effect is influenced by proficiency level. The effect was examined from two perspectives: a statistical analysis of the increase scores on the verb recognition test, and open-ended responses regarding...
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Robert Dykes (Sojo University)11/21/26, 2:30โฏPMCALL: Computer Assisted Language LearningPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
Generative AI is forcing educators to reconsider long-standing assumptions about authorship, ownership, and responsibility in academic writing. Drawing on Michel Foucaultโs concept of the author-function and sociocultural perspectives on mediated activity, this poster examines how AI complicates traditional distinctions between tool, collaborator, and author. Rather than proposing fixed rules,...
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11/22/26, 9:05โฏAMMeeting
Meet officers and members of the various Special Interest Groups (SIGs) in JALT at one of the three introductory sessions. This is your chance to connect, ask questions, and, hopefully, get more involved in the JALT community.
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11/22/26, 9:45โฏAMTD: Teacher DevelopmentPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
With Central Asiaโs population passing 80 million and over half under 25, the region faces an urgent demand for higher education. In response, countries like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are rapidly expanding international partnerships and branch campuses. Drawing from firsthand experience across three tertiary institutions in Central Asia, an American EFL/EAP instructor explores career...
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John Andras Molnar (Kinjo Gakuin University)11/22/26, 9:45โฏAMCALL: Computer Assisted Language LearningPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
Drawing on current and original research, this poster examines the opportunities and limitations of using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as a speaking partner for L2 learners. The focus is on Japanese EFL learners and the potential role of AI-supported interaction in developing speaking skills. The poster aims to encourage discussion among practitioners and researchers about...
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Frank Bailey (Baiko Gakuin University)11/22/26, 9:45โฏAMCT: Critical ThinkingPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
Japanese universities often lack training in Critical Thinking or Media Analysis, leaving them vulnerable to manipulation and misinformation in the modern media environment. This session will present lessons learned in the design and teaching of a CLIL course in Critical Thinking and Media Analysis. Course outline, materials, activities and methods used will be presented along with anecdotes...
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Mayumi Watanabe (Tokiwa University)11/22/26, 9:45โฏAMLD: Learner DevelopmentPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
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Robert Moreau (Meiji University)11/22/26, 9:45โฏAMLD: Learner DevelopmentPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This presentation explores the implementation of a discussion-based reflective activity in a first-year university language learning context. The presenter will describe the steps in introducing a reflection-discussion task based on Gibbsโ (1988) six-stage framework. Additionally, how student post-task reflections were analyzed using both thematic coding, and Fleck and Fitzpatrickโs (2010)...
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Tomoko Hashimoto (Tokyo Future University), Yushi Kashimura (Meiji University)11/22/26, 9:45โฏAMLD: Learner DevelopmentPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
The current study aims to examine the extent to which needs-supportive behaviors from teachers and peers predict student motivation in English language learning. A total of 135 university students in Japan participated in a questionnaire survey, and a series of statistical analyses showed distinctive roles of needs-supportive behaviors. Specifically, the results showed that teachers help boost...
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Alexandra Terashima (University of Tokyo), Anna Bordilovskaya (Tokyo City University)11/22/26, 9:45โฏAM1TBL: Task-Based LearningPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
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Noriko Yamane (Hiroshima University), Philip Head (Osaka Jogakuin University)11/22/26, 9:45โฏAMTEVAL: Testing and EvaluationPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This presentation demonstrates that picture description tasks can lead to markedly lower speaking scores across several speech elements compared to monologue-type speaking tasks. Moreover, Japanese L1 speakers in this study rated their speaking proficiency considerably lower than speakers of other L1s. However, listener assessments of Japanese L1 speech samples showed considerably less...
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Larry Xethakis (Tokai University, Kumamoto Campus), Oliver Edwards (Sojo University)11/22/26, 9:45โฏAMCUE: College and University EducatorsPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This presentation focuses on the positive impact of foreign language enjoyment on studentsโ willingness to work in groups in the language classroom. We outline the relationship between group work and enjoyment, as well as sources of student enjoyment when engaged in group work. We also discuss classroom activities to enhance enjoyment and increase the effectiveness of group work based on...
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Ari Chinchilla (University of Pennsylvania), Marรญa Cioรจ-Peรฑa (University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education)11/22/26, 9:45โฏAMBILING: BilingualismPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
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Axel Harting (Hiroshima University)11/22/26, 9:45โฏAMCALL: Computer Assisted Language LearningPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This study explores how communicative ChatGPT tasks may enhance L2 German learning for CEFR A2โlevel university students. An analysis of studentsโ chat transcripts, along with a post-task survey, revealed that learners perceived the tasks as useful for receiving feedback on their L2 output and for improving their vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills. Despite some linguistic challenges,...
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Adam Stone11/22/26, 9:45โฏAMCALL: Computer Assisted Language LearningPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
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็ฑ็พ ้ท่ฐทๅท (่ฟ็ฟๅคงๅญฆ)11/22/26, 9:45โฏAMGILE: Global Issues in Language EducationPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
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Aubra Bulin (Okayama University)11/22/26, 12:00โฏPMCUE: College and University EducatorsPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This study investigates AI anxiety (AIA) among higher education faculty in Japan using a bilingual adaptation of the AI Anxiety Scale (AIAS; Wang & Wang, 2022). An online survey was distributed to faculty at universities across Japan. Preliminary findings establish a baseline measurement of AIA in the Japanese higher education context and explore demographic factors associated with anxiety...
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Yuichi Ishikawa (Kokusai Junior College)11/22/26, 12:00โฏPMCALL: Computer Assisted Language LearningPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
Thirty Japanese junior college students produced monologues of up to one minute. Manual transcripts were compared with Whisper ASR output and GPT-4o model texts generated from the ASR transcripts. Disfluency, spoken grammar, and register features were examined across the three text types. Disfluencies largely disappeared in ASR and model texts, ellipsis decreased, and lexical density increased...
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Rebecca Funabashi (Yokohama City University)11/22/26, 12:00โฏPMCALL: Computer Assisted Language LearningPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This practice-based poster reports on a classroom intervention using Google Gemini Storybooks to create personalized, AI-generated stories which supplemented a university reading course for CEFR A2โB1 level learners. The activity reviewed target vocabulary from the assigned reading textbook in a motivating way while engaging students in critical analysis of AI-generated images and narrative...
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Nicholas Driscoll (Baiko Gakuin University)11/22/26, 12:00โฏPMGE: Global EnglishesPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
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Ian Dagnall (Kyushu Sangyo University)11/22/26, 12:00โฏPMVOCAB: VocabularyPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
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Sato Matsunaga (Keio University)11/22/26, 12:00โฏPMBrain: Mind, Brain, and EducationPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
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Tim Connell (Nagoya City University)11/22/26, 12:00โฏPMTBL: Task-Based LearningPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster reports on a task in which students took intercultural action outside the classroom. The task encouraged students to consider the cultural complexity of their local environments and draw on their own networks to design and complete courses of action that were both meaningful and appropriate. Instructor observations indicated that students were able to access rich resources for...
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Tomoko Hashimoto (Tokyo Future University), Yushi Kashimura (Meiji University)11/22/26, 12:00โฏPM1LD: Learner DevelopmentPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This study investigates university studentsโ beliefs about whether effort leads to success in language learning. Drawing on the cultural notion of ganbaru, it surveyed students in 2023 (N=125) and 2024 (N=122) using the Japanese Language Mindsets Inventory. No cohort differences emerged. Cluster analysis for both years identified high- and low-growth mindset groups, with significant...
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Ryoko Tanaka (Sophia University)11/22/26, 12:00โฏPMBILING: BilingualismPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This presentation reports on a qualitative case study examining how a Japanese returnee parentโs overseas educational experience shapes her beliefs about bilingualism and family language policy. Based on a semi-structured interview, preliminary findings suggest that bilingualism is framed as a resource enabling communication, mobility, and personal enrichment rather than academic achievement....
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Ms Zoe Barber (Kansei Gakuin University)11/22/26, 12:00โฏPM2ALL: Accessibility in Language LearningPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
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Jarwin K. Martin (Seigakuin University)11/22/26, 12:00โฏPMSA: Study AbroadPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster presentation presents a study of how Japanese universities promote study abroad programmes through Englishโlanguage eโbrochures aimed at international students. Using genre analysis and appraisal theory, three university brochures were analysed to identify rhetorical moves and evaluative language used to construct institutional identity and attract prospective students. The...
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Ms Brianna Hamamoto (Hannan University (ECC Japan))11/22/26, 12:00โฏPMBrain: Mind, Brain, and EducationPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
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Scott Sustenance (Muroran Institute of Technology)11/22/26, 12:00โฏPMVOCAB: VocabularyPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
This poster describes the results of two pedagogical interventions designed to help increase the use of peer-generated Keyword Method (KWM) sentences among second-year students at a national university in Japan. Experiment 1 substantially increased the number of peer-generated KWM sentences that students had access to, and Experiment 2 looked at whether having student-created images for KWM...
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SHIH HSIU CHING (HungKuo Delin University of Technology)11/22/26, 12:00โฏPMART: Art, Research, and TeachingPoster Presentation (60-minutes)
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Prof. Anita Aden (Mukogawa Women's University), Emi Hennessy (University of Fukui), Gareth Barnes (Yokohama City university), Ian Lawrence (Hokuriku Gakuin University), Ji Jia Cheah (University of Fukui), Mr Joselito Bisenio (Ritsumeikan Uji Junior and Senior High School), Kelly King (University of Fukui), Michael Kuziw (Jin-ai University), Mr Mike Lawrence Ratunil (Ritsumeikan Uji Junior and Senior High School), Olivia Saputra (Hiroshima YMCA Gaigo), Mr Prumel Barbudo (Meikai University), Richard Ingham (Kyushu Sangyo University), Sakae Onoda (้ ๅคฉๅ ๅคงๅญฆ), Sakurako Maruoka (University of Fukui), Prof. Shannon Saruwatashi (Nagasaki Junshin Catholic University), Thomas Entwistle (the British Council, Japan), Vivian TURK (Nagoya City University)11/22/26, 1:45โฏPMForum (90-minutes)
Theme: Exploring Learner Growth in Local and Global Learning Environments
Learning today is shaped by a wide range of experiences that extend beyond formal classroom settings. Learners move through academic, social, digital, and intercultural environments that influence how they develop their skills, identities, and ways of participating in the world. We invite proposals that explore the...
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