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Damien Okado-Gough (Aichi Gakuin University)20/11/2026, 14:10LD: Learner DevelopmentPractice-oriented Presentation (60-minutes)
Research in second language acquisition highlights identity’s role in learner motivation. Dörnyei’s L2 Motivational Self System and Norton’s sociocultural perspectives emphasize how imagined identities shape engagement. In Japan, Yashima links motivation to an international orientation rather than cultural integration. This presentation examines how Japanese identity may influence English...
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Kyle Undem (Konan University), Trevor Raichura (Konan University)20/11/2026, 15:20LD: Learner DevelopmentResearch-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
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Ben Backwell (NCU), Dr Brad Deacon (Nanzan University)20/11/2026, 15:551LD: Learner DevelopmentForum (60-minutes)
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Anthony Townley (Nagoya University of Commerce and Business)20/11/2026, 17:05LD: Learner DevelopmentPractice-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
In response to concerns about the over-reliance on generative AI technologies for academic writing development, this study examines the comparative strengths and weaknesses of 12 argumentative essays generated by ChatGPT and 12 essays written by undergraduate students in response to the same assessment task. However, rather than evaluate AI-generated writing solely in terms of correctness or...
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Roger Davis (Keio University)20/11/2026, 17:40LD: Learner DevelopmentResearch-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
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Machiko Asakawa (Komazawa Women's University)20/11/2026, 18:15LD: Learner DevelopmentPractice-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
In Japan, integrating instruction and assessment has long been a central theme of educational reform; yet many challenges remain, such as imbalances between summative and formative assessments, and difficulties in creating rubrics. This session will examine current issues in assessment practices in Japan, explore the concept of “assessment as learning,” and share practical examples of making...
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Marcos Benevides (J. F. Oberlin University), Ms Theresa Kannenberg (Meijo University)21/11/2026, 11:00JALT SponsorsPractice-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
Multi-path stories are choice-based narratives with many possible endings. They are useful in an EFL context because they naturally recycle keywords, encourage re-reading and critical thinking, and can improve engagement. In this short workshop, the author of "The North Fence" demonstrates a practical, classroom-tested sequence to encourage extensive reading, meaningful communication, and...
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Charles LeBeau (National Geographic Learning)21/11/2026, 11:35JALT SponsorsPractice-oriented Presentation (60-minutes)
From the author of the bestselling Speaking of Speech, Speaking of Writing applies the same practical, accessible approach to written communication. This session explores how integrated speaking, listening, and reading tasks prepare students for authentic writing challenges, including emails, summaries, proposals, case studies, cover letters, resumes, and research papers. Participants will...
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Nick Boyes (Meijo Univer)21/11/2026, 12:10JALT SponsorsPractice-oriented Presentation (60-minutes)
This presentation is sponsored by Oxford University Press.
Not all vocabulary is equally important. The Oxford 3000 wordlist helps teachers focus their students on the most important and most frequently used words, sorted by CEFR level. This wordlist was developed by Nation, Milton and Horst. It is based on two Oxford corpuses. This presentation will show teachers how to use the wordlist,...
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Riaz Donaldson (Cambridge University Press & Assessment Japan)21/11/2026, 13:20JALT SponsorsPractice-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
This presentation is sponsored by Cambridge University Press
How can schools help learners stay motivated, measure real progress, and achieve meaningful outcomes in English? This session explores how clear learning pathways, internationally recognised milestones, and effective assessment can support students, teachers, parents, and schools alike. Discover practical insights into creating a...
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Dr Andy Boon (Toyo Gakuen University)21/11/2026, 13:55JALT SponsorsPractice-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
What skills do students believe they need for the future? Drawing on recent research with Japanese and Indonesian university students, this session examines perceptions of communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving. It then explores how culture-based English language learning can support the development of these competencies while fostering intercultural understanding...
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Christopher Valvona (Okinawa Christian University), Marcos Benevides (J. F. Oberlin University)21/11/2026, 14:30JALT SponsorsPractice-oriented Presentation (60-minutes)
This workshop presents a new card game inspired by award-winning TBLT course, Widgets Inc. The game can be used in or out of class as a speaking warm-up, to engage creative thinking, or for project brainstorming. Students combine prompt cards to create new product ideas, which are then pitched and chosen based on originality, functionality, and other criteria. Participants get a free...
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Paul Goldberg (Xreading), Rob Waring (Extensive Reading Foundation)21/11/2026, 17:35JALT SponsorsPractice-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
This presentation is sponsored by Nellie's English Books
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Extensive reading is most effective when students respond to what they read in enjoyable and meaningful ways. Well-designed activities encourage reflection, discussion, creativity, and personal engagement without turning reading into a test. In this session, we will explore a range of practical pre-reading, during-reading, and... -
Patrizia Hayashi (Meikai University)21/11/2026, 18:45LIST: ListeningPractice-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
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Marie-Claude Toriida (Hanazono University)22/11/2026, 09:05LD: Learner DevelopmentResearch-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
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Charles Browne (Meiji Gakuin University)22/11/2026, 09:40JALT SponsorsPractice-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
This presentation is sponsored by KINSEIDO.
The four-level In Focus series systematically develops learners' high-frequency vocabulary through the New General Service List (NGSL), with the fourth level introducing the New Academic Word List (NAWL). This presentation explores the corpus-informed principles behind the series, including vocabulary selection, recycling, lexical progression,...
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Herman Bartelen (Daito Bunka University)22/11/2026, 10:15JALT SponsorsPractice-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
Textbooks are often treated as a sequence of exercises rather than a springboard for communication. Drawing on examples from the intermediate-level EFL textbook Express It!, this practical workshop shows teachers how to extend model conversations, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, and speaking tasks into purposeful communicative work. Using a structure-to-freedom approach,...
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Marcos Benevides (J. F. Oberlin University), Pino Cutrone (Nagasaki University)22/11/2026, 12:00JALT SponsorsPractice-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
This practical session demonstrates how conversation analysis tasks can be used to draw learner attention to self-selected language forms. Learners listen to, transcribe, discuss, and analyze authentic listenings. After noticing forms that they find of interest, learners try using them in follow-up speaking tasks. These speaking tasks, in turn, can be analyzed by other learners in a sequenced...
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Michael Stockwell (Sugiyama Jogakuen University)22/11/2026, 12:35JALT SponsorsPractice-oriented Presentation (60-minutes)
This presentation is sponsored by Oxford University Press.
While educators value a growth mindset, translating those beliefs into every daily classroom routine is often an ongoing practice.This interactive workshop explores how teacher behaviours directly impact student motivation and success. Participants will reflect on their baseline beliefs, identify common situations where practice...
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Andrew Archer (Cambridge University Press & Assessment)22/11/2026, 13:40JALT SponsorsPractice-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
This presentation is sponsored by Cambridge University Press & Assessment.
Drawing on insights from language teaching experts and classroom research, this presentation explores practical approaches to developing learners’ speaking confidence. We will look at how engagement, interaction, and meaningful communication can be fostered in the language classroom, and how these principles are...
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Mr Alan Schwartz (EnglishCentral JAPAN KK.), Kayo Sato (Pearson Japan)22/11/2026, 14:20JALT SponsorsPractice-oriented Presentation (30-minutes)
Many learners succeed in classroom English yet struggle to communicate effectively in real-world situations. This presentation demonstrates how an integrated cycle of assessment, targeted learning, and reassessment can bridge that gap. Using EnglishCentral and Versant by Pearson as examples, attendees will explore practical ways AI-powered assessment and digital learning can quickly level-set...
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