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Providing pedagogical support for English teachers in Japan

Research Project

Project/Area Number 15H03481
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Education
Research InstitutionNanzan University

Principal Investigator

CRIPPS ANTHONY  南山大学, 外国語学部, 教授 (20352437)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) O・Connell Sean  南山大学, 総合政策学部, 教授 (40580824)
MILES Richard  南山大学, 国際教養学部, 講師 (90751602)
Project Period (FY) 2015-04-01 – 2019-03-31
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2018)
Budget Amount *help
¥17,420,000 (Direct Cost: ¥13,400,000、Indirect Cost: ¥4,020,000)
Fiscal Year 2018: ¥2,730,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,100,000、Indirect Cost: ¥630,000)
Fiscal Year 2017: ¥5,070,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,170,000)
Fiscal Year 2016: ¥5,460,000 (Direct Cost: ¥4,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,260,000)
Fiscal Year 2015: ¥4,160,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥960,000)
KeywordsTeacher training / English teaching / Professional development / Workshops / Pedagogical support / Practical / Action research / Teaching workshops / In-service / Pre-service / Online support / Content-based / Skills-based / Teaching / Pedagogy / Material Development / Teacher-training / Material development / TEFL
Outline of Final Research Achievements

Before the design of the first workshop an online needs analysis questionnaire on problems which English teachers in Japan face, and possible topics for the workshops was created. This questionnaire was sent to teachers who had previously attended teaching seminars at Nanzan University. Data analysis showed that the majority of the teachers wanted ‘Motivation’ to be the topic of the first workshop. After each workshop feedback was collected from the teachers regarding the workshop they attended, the content of future workshops, and the content of the Online Teacher Support Centre (OTSC). Expert teachers helped run the workshops. Feedback from the workshop participants was analysed and used to help refine the content of the OTSC. The feedback from in-service teachers about the OTSC has been extremely favourable. The workshops were also very well received.

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

ワークショップに参加しOTSCを利用した現役教員および教育実習生はいろいろと役に立ったと述べた。具体的には、(質問調査やインタビューを受けることにより)ワークショップやOTSCの内容に個人的に興味をもったため、参加することによって教えることに対するモチベーションや満足感が、自己申告によるが、高まっていた。そのうえ、様々な実践的な教え方を実際に見ることによって教示方法が改善するであろうとも予想される。

Report

(5 results)
  • 2018 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report ( PDF )
  • 2017 Annual Research Report
  • 2016 Annual Research Report
  • 2015 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (31 results)

All 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 Other

All Journal Article (11 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 3 results,  Peer Reviewed: 5 results,  Open Access: 8 results,  Acknowledgement Compliant: 5 results) Presentation (16 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 15 results) Book (2 results) Remarks (2 results)

  • [Journal Article] Creating an online teacher support centre and beyond2019

    • Author(s)
      Cripps, A. C.
    • Journal Title

      Perspectives on English language education in Japan

      Volume: 2 Pages: 211-227

    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Int'l Joint Research
  • [Journal Article] Integrating content with English language education in Japan: The perspectives of in-service and trainee teachers.2018

    • Author(s)
      Cripps, A. C., Miles, R., & O’Connell, S.
    • Journal Title

      Academia

      Volume: 103 Pages: 259-267

    • Related Report
      2017 Annual Research Report
    • Open Access
  • [Journal Article] Motivating instructors and learners of English: A teacher-training workshop.2017

    • Author(s)
      Cripps, A. C., Miles, R., & O’Connell, S.
    • Journal Title

      Academia

      Volume: 102 Pages: 105-124

    • NAID

      120006319905

    • Related Report
      2017 Annual Research Report
    • Open Access
  • [Journal Article] Meeting the needs of English teachers in Japan through intensive teacher-training workshops2017

    • Author(s)
      Cripps, A. C., Miles, R., & O'Connell, S.
    • Journal Title

      15th Hawaii International Education Conference (proceedings)

      Volume: 1 Pages: 1-2

    • Related Report
      2016 Annual Research Report
    • Open Access
  • [Journal Article] Motivating instructors and learners of English: A teacher-training workshop2017

    • Author(s)
      Cripps, A. C., Miles, R., & O'Connell, S.
    • Journal Title

      Academia

      Volume: 102

    • NAID

      120006319905

    • Related Report
      2016 Annual Research Report
    • Open Access / Acknowledgement Compliant
  • [Journal Article] Investigating the Inclusion of Intercultural Competence in English Teacher Training in Japan2017

    • Author(s)
      Cripps, A. C., Miles, R., & O'Connell, S.
    • Journal Title

      IJAS (proceedings)

      Volume: 1

    • Related Report
      2016 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access / Acknowledgement Compliant
  • [Journal Article] “We are mobile magicians and digital refugees”: Helping prospective English teachers explore technology and ubiquitous learning2016

    • Author(s)
      Cripps, A. C.
    • Journal Title

      The 7th CLS International Conference Proceedings

      Volume: 1 Pages: 79-100

    • Related Report
      2016 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access / Acknowledgement Compliant
  • [Journal Article] Examining the importance of student self-reflection in a presentation skills course2016

    • Author(s)
      Cripps, A. C.
    • Journal Title

      Academia

      Volume: 100 Pages: 77-97

    • NAID

      120005825162

    • Related Report
      2016 Annual Research Report
    • Open Access
  • [Journal Article] Crafting teacher-training workshops: What do teachers need?2016

    • Author(s)
      CRIPPS, A. C., MILES, R. & O’CONNELL, S.
    • Journal Title

      14th Hawaii International Education Conference - Conference Proceedings (Online)

      Volume: 14 Pages: 1855-1858

    • Related Report
      2015 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Int'l Joint Research
  • [Journal Article] English Language Education in Japan: Problems and Solutions2016

    • Author(s)
      CRIPPS, A. C.
    • Journal Title

      AGON No. 7 Special Issue No. 3 on English Language Education in Japan

      Volume: 7 Pages: 242-266

    • Related Report
      2015 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Int'l Joint Research / Acknowledgement Compliant
  • [Journal Article] Rethinking Teacher Training2015

    • Author(s)
      CRIPPS, A. C.
    • Journal Title

      アカデミア. 文学・語学編

      Volume: 98 Issue: 98 Pages: 155-162

    • DOI

      10.15119/00000553

    • NAID

      40020537965

    • ISSN
      03898431
    • URL

      https://nanzan-u.repo.nii.ac.jp/records/559

    • Year and Date
      2015-06-30
    • Related Report
      2015 Annual Research Report
    • Open Access / Acknowledgement Compliant
  • [Presentation] Easier said than done!: Supporting English teachers in Japan through teacher-training workshops2019

    • Author(s)
      Cripps, A. C., Miles, R., & O'Connell, S.
    • Organizer
      HICE (United States of America)
    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Help me I'm drowning!: Developing effective teacher-training workshops2018

    • Author(s)
      Cripps, A. C., Miles, R., & O'Connell, S.
    • Organizer
      Second International Conference on Sociolinguistics (Budapest)
    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] We have to motivate ourselves to motivate others: Creating a motivation workshop for teachers in Japan2018

    • Author(s)
      Cripps, A. C., Miles, R., & O'Connell, S.
    • Organizer
      CLaSIC (National University of Singapore)
    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Providing Pedagogical Support for Japanese Senior High School English Teachers.2017

    • Author(s)
      Cripps, A. C., Miles, R., & O’Connell, S.
    • Organizer
      ICLEI, Ho Chi Minh
    • Related Report
      2017 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Working with Teachers for Teachers.2017

    • Author(s)
      Cripps, A. C., Miles, R., & O’Connell, S.
    • Organizer
      Clute Institute, Stockholm
    • Related Report
      2017 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Integrating content with English language education in Japan: The perspectives of in-service and trainee teachers.2017

    • Author(s)
      Cripps, A. C., Miles, R., & O’Connell, S.
    • Organizer
      Integrating Content and Language in Higher Education, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
    • Related Report
      2017 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Perspectives on English Language Education in Japan: Problems and Solutions.2017

    • Author(s)
      Cripps, A. C.
    • Organizer
      15th Asia Pacific Conference, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
    • Related Report
      2017 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] Meeting the needs of English teachers in Japan through intensive teacher-training workshops2017

    • Author(s)
      Cripps, A. C., Miles, R., & O'Connell, S.
    • Organizer
      15th Hawaii International Education Conference
    • Place of Presentation
      Honolulu, USA
    • Related Report
      2016 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Investigating the Inclusion of Intercultural Competence in English Teacher Training in Japan2017

    • Author(s)
      Cripps, A. C., Miles, R., & O'Connell, S.
    • Organizer
      International Journal of Arts and Sciences Conference on Teaching and Education
    • Place of Presentation
      Las Vegas, USA
    • Related Report
      2016 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] “It’s time to try something new”: Designing pedagogical support for English teachers in Japan2016

    • Author(s)
      CRIPPS, A. C., MILES, R. & O’CONNELL, S.
    • Organizer
      IAFOR IICLL Conference
    • Place of Presentation
      Hawaii Convention Center (America)
    • Year and Date
      2016-01-10
    • Related Report
      2015 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Crafting teacher-training workshops: What do teachers need?2016

    • Author(s)
      CRIPPS, A. C., MILES, R. & O’CONNELL, S.
    • Organizer
      14th Hawaii International Education Conference
    • Place of Presentation
      HHV Hawaii (America)
    • Year and Date
      2016-01-04
    • Related Report
      2015 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Responding to the needs of in-service English teachers in Japan2016

    • Author(s)
      Cripps, A. C., Miles, R., & O'Connell, S.
    • Organizer
      The 5th CELC International Symposium
    • Place of Presentation
      University of Singapore, Singapore
    • Related Report
      2016 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] “We are mobile magicians and digital refugees”: What can we teach our students? What can our students teach us?2016

    • Author(s)
      Cripps, A. C.
    • Organizer
      Learning and Teaching with Technology Conference
    • Place of Presentation
      University of Colorado, Boulder, USA
    • Related Report
      2016 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Interculturality in the Classroom: High School Teacher Training for Japanese Teachers of English2016

    • Author(s)
      Cripps, A. C., Miles, R., & O'Connell, S.
    • Organizer
      International Journal of Arts and Sciences Conference on Teaching and Education
    • Place of Presentation
      Sokol, Prague, Czech Republic
    • Related Report
      2016 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Designing intensive teacher-training workshops2015

    • Author(s)
      CRIPPS, A. C., MILES, R. & O’CONNELL, S.
    • Organizer
      TESOL Singapore regional conference: Excellence in language instruction
    • Place of Presentation
      The National Institute of Education - Singapore
    • Year and Date
      2015-12-05
    • Related Report
      2015 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Intensive teacher training: The way forward?2015

    • Author(s)
      CRIPPS, A. C.
    • Organizer
      International Conference for Teaching and Education
    • Place of Presentation
      Club de la Fondation Universitaire - Belgium, Brussels
    • Year and Date
      2015-06-30
    • Related Report
      2015 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Book] Perspectives on English Language Education in Japan (Vol. 2)2019

    • Author(s)
      Anthony Cripps (Editor)
    • Total Pages
      239
    • Publisher
      CreateSpace Publications
    • ISBN
      9781798091357
    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
  • [Book] Perspectives on English Language Education in Japan, Vol. 12016

    • Author(s)
      Cripps, A. C. (Editor & Chapter Contributor)
    • Total Pages
      260
    • Publisher
      CreateSpace
    • Related Report
      2016 Annual Research Report
  • [Remarks] Crafting teacher-training workshops

    • URL

      http://www.hiceducation.org/

    • Related Report
      2015 Annual Research Report
  • [Remarks] English Language Education in Japan

    • URL

      http://agon.unime.it/quaderni/quaderno-3-2/

    • Related Report
      2015 Annual Research Report

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Published: 2015-04-16   Modified: 2020-03-30  

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