JALT2017—Language Teaching in a Global Age: Shaping the Classroom, Shaping the World
It is with pleasure that we present the 2017 JALT Postconference Publication: Language Teaching in a Global Age: Shaping the Classroom, Shaping the World. The papers published in the PCP represent a varied range of topics and issues related to language education in Japan and Asia. We feel that this year’s edition as well provides an index of the breadth and depth of interest shown by the EFL professionals who have presented at the JALT International Conference. Readers of the PCP will note that, similar to last year, we are publishing a number of papers dealing with the integration of content and language, reflecting a continued interest in CLIL and related topics.
It would not be possible to publish the PCP without the contributions of many individuals, first and foremost the authors themselves, who, besides making presentations at the conference and then writing papers based on them, also submitted to a rigorous process of review and editing in order to prepare their work for publication. We also would like to thank the various groups who assisted with this process. This includes the reviewers who evaluated the submissions, content editors who worked with authors on revisions, and copy editors who proofread manuscripts for final publication. Not only did many of these contributors go above and beyond what was expected of them, many also contributed in more than one area. Their dedication and professionalism has been much appreciated. Also, Phil Bennett has joined this year as editor in charge of reviews, replacing Howard Brown. Our thanks to Howard for his excellent work over the past 3 years.
Finally, we would like to thank our readers, as the excellent work represented here would be of little consequence without an interested audience to carry on the discussion. We hope that all of you, contributors and readers alike, will return for future conferences and issues of the PCP.
Peter Clements, Aleda Krause, and Phil Bennett
Language Teaching in a Global Age: Shaping the Classroom, Shaping the World
Selected Papers
This section highlights four papers of exceptional quality that were chosen through consultation with the JALT editorial board. We express our congratulations to these authors and our appreciation of their well-written papers.
- Personal Stories in Popular TED Talks - Naomi Takagi, Ibaraki University
- “Creativity” in Japanese Education Policy - Cameron Smith, Aichi Gakuin University
- Vocabulary in Junior High School Textbooks and Exams - Isra Wongsarnpigoon, Kanda University of International Studies
- Attitudes Towards Research Among College Educators - Lauren Landsberry, Nagoya College
Copyright & Cataloguing Data
- JALT President: Richmond Stroupe
- Publications Board Chair: Jerry Talandis Jr.
Copyright:
- Copyright © by the Japan Association for Language Teaching. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be used or reproduced in any form without written permission from JALT, except in cases of brief quotations embodied in scholarly articles and reviews.
For information:
- JALT2017 Postconference Publication, JALT Central Office, Urban Edge Bldg., 5th Floor, 1-37-9 Taito, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0016, JAPAN
Cataloging Data:
- P. Clements, A. Krause, & P. Bennett (Eds.) JALT2017: Language Teaching in a Global Age: Shaping the Classroom, Shaping the World
Bibliography:
- 1. Second Language Teaching—Second Language Learning—Teacher Education
- 1. Title August 2018 ISBN: 978-4-901352-59-8 - JALT2017 Postconference Publication
