From Native-Speaker Norms to Global Englishes (GE): Integrating GE Pedagogy in English Teacher Education in Japan

• Project/Area Number: 24K16136
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Review Section: Basic Section 02100:Foreign language education-related
• Research Institution: International Christian University
• Principal Investigator: 城座 沙蘭 国際基督教大学, 教養学部, 助教 (70845114)
• Project Period (FY): 2024-04-01 – 2027-03-31
• Project Status: Granted (Fiscal Year 2024)
• Budget Amount: ¥3,120,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,400,000、Indirect Cost: ¥720,000); Fiscal Year 2026: ¥520,000 (Direct Cost: ¥400,000、Indirect Cost: ¥120,000); Fiscal Year 2025: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥300,000); Fiscal Year 2024: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥300,000)
• Keywords: Global Englishes (GE) / Teacher education

Outline of Research at the Start

The present study aims to 1) identify the knowledge, skills, and dispositions with which to equip teacher educators and student teachers for GE pedagogy, 2) investigate the current level of engagement of the teacher education programs with the principles of GE pedagogy, and 3) explore the effectiveness of GE awareness-raising activities on teacher students'attitudes towards diversity in English and their readiness for GE pedagogy.