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Ms VictoriaH Bergström (Providence College and Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education)23/05/2026, 11:00GILE: Global Issues in Language EducationA. Research-oriented Oral Presentation (25 minutes)
This study examines how the rural‑urban divide in Japan limits opportunities for K–12 teachers and students, creating socio‑spatial challenges that restrict academic success. By analyzing MEXT standards and reforms, it critiques the complex reasons behind persistent disparities. Surveys with high school students and interviews with rural educators reveal outdated teaching methods and their...
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Bethany Lacy (Rikkyo University), Ms Deepti Mishiro (Kobe University), Nicola Hannah (Nagoya City University), Andre Parsons (Hokkaido University of Education - Hakodate)23/05/2026, 11:40
In alignment with the PanSIG 2026 theme of Community, this year’s forum will center on the collaborative nature of content creation. While materials writing is often viewed as a solitary task for the "expert" teacher, this year we want to highlight the bridge between the writer and the learner. To that end, this year’s forum will showcase four presentations focusing on the different aspects of...
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Brent Simmonds (Nanzan University), Judith Kambara (Nagoya City University), Kip Cates (Tottori University), Margalit Faden (Department of Global Studies, Tokai University), Shalvin Singh (Kanda University of International Studies)23/05/2026, 13:30
The Global Issues in Language Education (GILE) SIG Forum will feature presentations and discussions from highly experience GILE educators examining a variety of approaches to fostering and developing connections to community in the global issues language classroom. As global challenges become increasingly complex and interconnected, the importance of addressing global issues, and promoting...
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Gretchen Clark (Ritsumeikan University), May Kyaw Oo (Nagasaki University)23/05/2026, 14:50GILE: Global Issues in Language EducationA. Research-oriented Oral Presentation (25 minutes)
This study explores university language teachers’ experiences of belonging in Japan. Using narrative inquiry, data were collected from 47 educators through open-ended written vignettes describing moments of belonging and exclusion. Findings show that all participants experienced both belonging and unbelonging, though those with fewer institutional privileges reported more frequent exclusion....
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Chelanna White (Reitaku University), Kinsella Valies (Sophia University)24/05/2026, 09:30TD: Teacher DevelopmentA. Research-oriented Oral Presentation (25 minutes)
This study explores what makes PanSIG distinctive by examining attendee experiences through the lenses of communities of practice and emotion. Using a qualitative, hand-coded thematic analysis of publicly available PanSIG Transportation Grant reports from 2024–2025, the study identifies recurring themes related to emotion, community, and professional identity. Findings suggest that...
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Parvathy Ramachandran (Kanazawa Institute of Technology)24/05/2026, 10:10
This presentation is funded by a research grant from the PanSIG Organizing Committee
"Application of differentiated strategies in the Japanese university classroom context" will introduce the problem of varied language abilities among 15-20 first and second year engineering students in a general english course and argues for a tailored pedagogy. The presentation will focus on differentiated...
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John Carle (MW SIG, Kindai University, Oak Hills Press)24/05/2026, 10:50MW: Materials WritersB. Practice-oriented Presentation (25 minutes)
This practice-oriented presentation explores how motivation, accountability, and cooperation can be intentionally designed into ESL classroom activities. Using concrete textbook-based examples, the presenter demonstrates discussion tasks and peer activities that increase student engagement, responsibility, and interaction. Drawing on established second language research, the session highlights...
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Thomas Entwistle (the British Council, Japan)24/05/2026, 12:40SA: Study AbroadA. Research-oriented Oral Presentation (25 minutes)
This study analyses the podcast narratives of Japanese study abroad returnees to explore transformation, language learning, and identity. Using reflexive thematic analysis, the study highlights how students articulate growth, challenges, and shifting self-perceptions through naturally occurring spoken narratives. Findings suggest podcast style semi structured interviews offer a valuable lens...
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Anna Engle (Kyoto Gaidai Nishi High School), Cecilia Noemi Silva (Tohoku University), Edward Escobar (Kyoto Gaidai Nishi High School), Michael Sharpe (Kochi National University), Nick Hallsworth (Seijoh University), Thomas Legge (Momoyama Gakuin University)24/05/2026, 13:20
This forum brings together four presentations exploring innovative and practical approaches to study abroad across pre-, during-, and post-mobility stages. Contributions include a cost-effective volunteer-based model, a task sequence promoting authentic linguistic engagement, reflective journaling to address pre-departure anxiety, and a study of learner autonomy in program evaluation....
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