| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/52201 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | bhe_009_181_194.pdf |
| Author | Prichard, Caleb| |
| Abstract | This article describes the methods and rationale of the Okayama University LEC English Program evaluation. The methods include summative measures （TOEIC and TOEIC SW） to see if the program is helping students improve their English proficiency. Formative measures are also being utilized to understand various aspects of students’ communicative competence and language learning to consider ways to improve the program. These measures include surveys on learner affect（ motivation and anxiety）, a reading strategy survey, and vocabulary tests. The results of the pretest measures will be reported and possible implications will be discussed. |
| Keywords | program evaluation curriculum administration |
| Publication Title | 大学教育研究紀要 |
| Published Date | 2013-12-30 |
| Volume | volume9 |
| Start Page | 181 |
| End Page | 194 |
| ISSN | 1881-5952 |
| language | English |
| File Version | publisher |
| NAID | 120005394636 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/53176 |
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| FullText URL | bhe_010_093_104.pdf |
| Author | Fast, Thomas| Prichard, Caleb| Morioka, Akemi| Rucynski, John| |
| Abstract | This article reports on the first year activities and findings of the Learning Commons Study Group (ラーニングコモンズ活用分科会), which was formed to oversee the Okayama University Library renovation. Below is a description of our visits to other libraries, class, workshops and presentation observations. Pedagogically analysis was done through the lens of active learning, contentbased instruction in language learning (CBI), and other related theories and approaches. Concluding thoughts on utilizing Okayama University’s new learning commons and promoting critical thinking on campus is provided. |
| Keywords | Learning Commons active learning content-based instruction(CBI) critical thinking Theory of Knowledge (TOK) |
| Publication Title | 大学教育研究紀要 |
| Published Date | 2014-12 |
| Volume | volume10 |
| Start Page | 93 |
| End Page | 104 |
| ISSN | 1881-5952 |
| language | English |
| File Version | publisher |
| NAID | 120005567858 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/53178 |
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| FullText URL | bhe_010_115_122.pdf |
| Author | Prichard, Caleb| |
| Abstract | Research suggests that reading strategy usage is influential on L2 reading proficiency. Considering this, the LEC English Department decided to examine students’ reading strategies as a part of its much larger curricular review. The results support existing research showing that more-proficient readers use somewhat more varied strategy usage. Posttest results reveal that a course on reading skills led to some minimal improvements in top-down reading strategies. Implications are discussed. |
| Keywords | ESOL reading strategy usage curriculum |
| Publication Title | 大学教育研究紀要 |
| Published Date | 2014-12 |
| Volume | volume10 |
| Start Page | 115 |
| End Page | 122 |
| ISSN | 1881-5952 |
| language | English |
| File Version | publisher |
| NAID | 120005567860 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/54541 |
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| FullText URL | bhe_011_127_138.pdf |
| Author | Prichard, Caleb| Fast, Thomas| |
| Abstract | Finnish education may be a model for Japanese universities as they look to promote active learning pedagogies. Based on observations and interviews with influential educators from several Finnish institutions, this article overviews key aspects of education in Finland, especially those related to deep learning. The role of faculty development, learning spaces, and co-teaching are also examined. Finally, a pilot course implemented at Okayama University in which the authors aimed to apply key ideas learned in Finland will be described. |
| Keywords | active learning deep learning Finnish education faculty development |
| Publication Title | Bulletin of Higher Education Okayama University |
| Published Date | 2015-12-30 |
| Volume | volume11 |
| Start Page | 127 |
| End Page | 138 |
| ISSN | 1881-5952 |
| language | English |
| File Version | publisher |
| NAID | 120005838019 |
