5月24日(土)
|Kobe Co-Creation Center, Room A
Globalization and Reform: The Changing Face of English Education in Japan
Two presentations on the changing face of English Education in Japan: Practical approaches to engaging learners usingTask-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT); Trends of leveraging virtual exchange to facilitate internationalization at home and distance.
Time & Location
2025年5月24日 10:15 – 12:30 JST
Kobe Co-Creation Center, Room A, Japan, 〒650-0221 Hyogo, Kobe, Chuo Ward, Sannomiyachō, 1-chōme−9−１ センタープラザ 9F
About the Event
Presentation 1: Navigating the Latest Horizons in English Education Reform: FromElementary to High School
This presentation explores strategies for developing the five key skillareas—listening, reading, speaking (interaction), speaking (production),and writing—aligned with the goals of fostering proactive, interactive,and deep learning. It introduces practical approaches to engaginglearners by incorporating the principles of Task-Based Language Teaching(TBLT) and leveraging Information and Communication Technology (ICT)across elementary, junior high, and high schools in Japan. A focal pointof the presentation demonstrates how students can utilize ICT devicesindividually to create original, purpose-driven outcomes. These tasksare tailored to align with the purposes, scenes, and situations wherecommunication occurs, fostering genuine interaction. Time permitting,the session will also feature a brief classroom video to showcase thesepractices in action.
Dr. Sho Kobayashi, an associate professor in Osaka Kyoiku University’sFaculty of Education, specializes in English language education andtechnology. With 20 years of teaching experience across junior/seniorhigh schools and universities, he focuses on teacher…