23–24 May 2026
Chukyo University - Nagoya Campus
Asia/Tokyo timezone

GALE Forum: Diverse JET voices in Japan

24 May 2026, 09:30
1h 5m
0号building/8-810 (Chukyo University)

0号building/8-810

Chukyo University

72
810

Speakers

Bernadette Benjamin (Ritsumeikan Uji) Dillon Flores (JET PRogram Presenter) Kurtis Carter (AJET)Mr Terry Tuttle (ISA)

Description

What does it mean to navigate identity while teaching in a society that often values conformity? In this session, we will explore the lived experiences of three Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) in Japan who identify as gender-diverse, sexually diverse, and racially diverse. Each speaker will share their personal journey of identity development, resilience, and connection while living and working in Japan.

Authors

Co-authors

Bernadette Benjamin (Ritsumeikan Uji) Dillon Flores (JET PRogram Presenter) Ms Ma Wilma Capati (Global Englishes SIG)

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