2016 Fiscal Year Research-status Report
Development of a Second Generation Research Training Program for Language Teachers
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16K02920
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| Research Institution | Kobe University |
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Principal Investigator |
シヨルト グレゴリーポール 神戸大学, 大学教育推進機構, 特任教授 (70511377)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2016-04-01 – 2020-03-31
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| Keywords | 英語 / 外国語教育 / 外国語教師養成 |
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| Outline of Annual Research Achievements |
The main goals for the first year of the project were all completed. First, I developed of an online learning program for language teachers based on the first generation program. Additionally, a revised schedule of activities (calculation, writing, discussion) was prepared that follows a selection of readings from a major language research methods textbook. I designed and piloted a small-scale study on extensive reading and prepared a set of instructions for language teachers in the program to use to replicate this study. Using the Moodle platform, a first version of an online coordination site was created. A questionnaire to assess knowledge of quantitative methods, attitudes, and program satisfaction was prepared.
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| Current Status of Research Progress |
Current Status of Research Progress
2: Research has progressed on the whole more than it was originally planned.
Reason
Most of the steps and goals of the project were completed on schedule. These were described in the previous section. Although the goals for this year was to prepare finalized versions of the program and materials, it is likely that adjustments will be made to improve them during Fiscal Year 2017. This will not cause any delays.
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| Strategy for Future Research Activity |
During Fiscal Year 2017, two main goals will be achieved: the recruitment for participants in the program along with informational workshops and completion of the first part of the training program. I have already been accepted to two different conferences in Japan and have applied for a third. These will be for recruiting participants. I will seek additional opportunities beyond these. I will revise the materials I have prepared in the last year. After recruiting a group of 30 participants maximum, I begin with the first stage of the instruction and preparation for the third year of the project.
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| Causes of Carryover |
There has been an unused budget amount of 21,867円. This is primarily due to an initial overestimate of travel costs.
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| Expenditure Plan for Carryover Budget |
The additional funds for the Fiscal Year 2017 will be directed to supplement travel costs if needed or for expanding student help.
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