Faculty Information

■ Specialization and related fields

Linguistics

■ Academic background

1.	Manchester Metropolitan University Graduated
2.	Lancaster University〔Master Course〕 Completed
3.	University of Central Lancashire Ph.D. (Applied Linguistics)

■ Business career

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2024/04～

Aoyama Gakuin University College of Literature Department of English Associate Professor

■ Winning science prize

1.	2014/11	Japan Association of Language Teachers (JALT), Kitakyushu JALT Chapter. Best of JALT Presentation Award. (Task-supported language teaching: factors for communication and grammar use.)
2.	2019/11	Japan Association of Language Teachers (JALT) Common European Framework of References for Languages and Language Portfolio (CEFR & LP) Special Interest Group (SIG) Best of JALT Presentation Award. (Designing a CEFR informed curriculum.)

■ Book and thesis

1.	Book	Framework English A pp.1-136 (Collaboration) 2024/01
2.	Book	Framework English B pp.1-136 (Collaboration) 2024/01
3.	Book	Framework English pp.1-136 (Collaboration) 2020/03
4.	Book	Framework Fundamentals pp.1-132 (Collaboration) 2019/03
5.	Article	Practice makes perfect? A review of second language teaching methods. The Bulletin of the Graduate School of Josai International University. 22,pp.55-69 (Single) 2019/03
6.	Article	The Role of Practice within Second Language Acquisition. In C. Jones (Eds). 'Practice in Second Language Learning.' pp.30-52 (Single) 2018/02
7.	Article	Defining and measuring L2 Fluency. Seinan Gakuin University Center for Language Education Journal pp.1-8 (Single) 2017/03
8.	Article	Using guided planning and task sequencing to improve grammar instruction. Seinan Gakuin University Center for Language Education Journal. 6,pp.1-20 (Single) 2016/03
9.	Article	Task Interaction: International Food Week. Journal of the JALT (Japan Association for Language Teachers) Task-based Learning SIG (Special Interest Group) 5(1),pp.20-22 (Single) 2015/06
10.	Article	The Effects of Guided Planning, Task Complexity and Task Sequencing on L2 Oral Production. In M. Baralt, G. Gilabert, P. Robinson (Eds.) 'Task Sequencing and Instructed Second Language Learning.' pp.123-148 (Single) 2014/09
11.	Article	Aims and Outcomes: teachers' views of an oral interactive task. The Asian EFL Journal. 66,pp.28-42 (Collaboration) 2013/12
12.	Article	Building fluency and accuracy through task sequencing. Journal of the JALT (Japan Association for Language Teachers) Task-based Learning SIG (Special Interest Group) 3(2),pp.32-41 (Single) 2013/12
13.	Article	Task-based learning: factors for communication and grammar use. Journal of Language Education in Asia. 3(2),pp.159-167 (Collaboration) 2012/12
14.	Article	The effects of task complexity on Japanese learners' planning strategies. Journal of the JALT (Japan Association for Language Teachers) Task-based Learning SIG (Special Interest Group) 2(2),pp.33-38 (Single) 2012/11
15.	Article	How do teachers view pre-task planning as contributing to the development of speaking in EFL classes? Journal of Second Language Teaching and Research 1(2),pp.90-112 (Single) 2012/08
16.	Article	Leadership Election. Journal of the JALT (Japan Association for Language Teachers) Task-based Learning SIG (Special Interest Group) 2(1),pp.18-22 (Single) 2012/05
17.	Article	Talking about the Environment. Journal of the JALT (Japan Association for Language Teachers) Task-based Learning SIG (Special Interest Group) 1(2),pp.31-35 (Collaboration) 2011/11
18.	Article	Using a Jigsaw task to develop Japanese learners’ oral communicative skills: A teachers’ and students’ perspective. Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Polyglossia Journal. 18,pp.87-103 (Collaboration) 2010/02
19.	Article	Efforts to Introduce TBL into a University Program. Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Polyglossia Journal. 17,pp.103-115 (Collaboration) 2009/02
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■ Lecturer and lecture

1.	2022/10	Steps to improve and maintain learner motivation in class. (Graduate School Faculty Development, Josai International University)
2.	2019/10	Designing a CEFR-informed English language textbook at the A1/A2 level. (The Common European Framework of References for Languages and Language Portfolio Special Interest Group: JALT CEFR & LP SIG)
3.	2019/06	Designing a CEFR-informed curriculum. (Josai International University)
4.	2017/03	Developing critical thinking skills. (Seinan Gakuin University)
5.	2012/03	The role of a TA. (English Teaching in Japan: ETJ, Kitakyushu Chapter)
6.	2010/12	Applying TBL theory to develop learners’ L2 oral skills in a Japanese University Program. (University of Central Lancashire, UK)
7.	2010/05	Designing a speaking curriculum. (Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University)
8.	2010/05	Using tasks to develop learners’ oral skills. (Oita English Language Teacher Training Seminar, Oita University)
9.	2009/01	Tasks in second language learning. (Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University)
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■ Academic conference presentation

1.	2023/11	Designing CEFR-Informed Skills-Based Language Materials. (Japan Association for Language Teachers (JALT) 2023 49th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning.)
2.	2023/03	Practical applications of the CEFR-J: usage in skills-based English language curricula. (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in Japan (CEFR-J) 2023 Symposium)
3.	2023/02	Designing interactive tasks for communication and vocabulary use. (19th Annual CamTESOL International Conference on English Language Teaching)
4.	2020/11	Applying the CEFR-J to English Language Textbook Design. (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in Japan (CEFR-J) Online Symposium)
5.	2019/11	Designing a CEFR-informed curriculum. (Japan Association for Language Teachers (JALT) National Conference.)
6.	2019/06	‘Practice makes perfect?' (Japan Association for Language Teachers (JALT) Kitakyushu Chapter Meeting)
7.	2017/03	The effects of practice on second language learning. (12th Annual Education and Development International Conference.)
8.	2014/08	Guided planning, task complexity and task sequencing on L2 oral development. (AILA World Congress of Applied Linguistics Conference.)
9.	2014/05	Guided planning, task complexity and task sequencing. (Task-Based Learning (TBL) in Asia International Conference, Japan Association for Language Teachers (JALT) Task-Based Learning Special Interest Group (TBL SIG))
10.	2014/03	Task sequencing and second language oral development. (20th Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Arabia International Conference & Exhibition)
11.	2014/03	Task-supported language teaching: factors for communication and grammar use. (Japan Association for Language Teachers (JALT) Kitakyushu Chapter Meeting.)
12.	2013/12	Using task-supported language teaching to improve grammar instruction. (Task-Based Language Teaching in a Japanese Context Conference.)
13.	2013/02	Culture talk. Using tasks to develop cultural knowledge. (9th Annual CamTESOL International Conference on English Language Teaching)
14.	2012/07	Creating Bilingual brains for the classroom. Is it both possible and practicable? (First Annual Brain (FAB) International NeuroELT Conference)
15.	2012/07	Designing and sequencing narratives for L2 oral development. (First Annual Brain (FAB) International NeuroELT Conference.)
16.	2012/05	Task Complexity and Second Language Development: tools to promote speaking. (Japan Association for Language Teachers (JALT) Kitakyushu Chapter Meeting.)
17.	2012/05	Task Complexity, guided planning and L2 oral development. (Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in Asia: Challenges and Opportunities Conference.)
18.	2012/02	'Winning the lottery'. Designing tasks for teachers. (8th Annual CamTESOL, International Conference on English Language Teaching.)
19.	2011/07	The power of tasks; making learners talk! (Japan Association for Language Teachers (JALT) Nagasaki Chapter Meeting)
20.	2011/04	Using tasks to develop speaking skills; what do teachers and students think? (Japan Association for Language Teachers (JALT) Osaka Chapter and the Task-Based Learning Special Interest Group (TBL SIG) Conference.)
21.	2010/08	‘Is he looking for a wife or the wife?' Applying task-based learning to develop learners’ use of the English article system.’ (Asia Teaching English as Foreign Language (TEFL) International Conference)
22.	2009/01	Developing Japanese learners’ use of English articles through task-based learning in an intermediate level University program. (Japan Association for Language Teachers (JALT) Kitakyushu Chapter Meeting)
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