Professor
Machiko KOBORI
Our seminar explores global educational issues in the context of second language (L2) education, with particular attention to how language education can contribute to addressing educational inequality. It focuses on Second Language Learning (SLL), including L2 motivation, pedagogical issues, and technology-enhanced learning conditions that support effective language learning in diverse contexts worldwide. The seminar provides insights into a broad spectrum of perspectives and strategies for managing a range of concerns in SLL and, through readings, discussions, presentations, and practical activities, examines and discusses successful implementation of L2 educational concepts in diverse learning environments.
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Seminar activities
1. Our seminar mainly supports young and adolescent learners of English in cooperation with various educational organisations. These activities aim to provide additional learning opportunities for them and contribute to reducing educational disparities through language education.
2. Teaching English online and technology-enhanced learning: through our seasonal online English school for diverse learners, we aim to provide flexible learning conditions, maximise English learning opportunities, and support more inclusive language education.
Seminar papers
Seminar students are mainly focusing on different themes within the context of SLL:
1. Motivation to learn Japanese as a foreign language: A study of Filipino outer-circle English speakers.
2. Implementing ICT-integrated CLIL in upper elementary English education.
3. Multiple intelligences in L2 learning: A comparison of monolingual and bilingual Learners.