Andy Gill
Kanda University of International Studies
Andy Gill is a lecturer in the English Language Institute at Kanda University of International Studies. He has taught in universities in Japan for 15 years, including a number of years in supervisory roles. His research interests include reflective practice, literature circles and teacher training/development.
Sessions
A Coordinated Action Research Program
A panel of teacher-researchers will discuss their experiences designing and implementing action research in the Japanese EFL university context. Topics include exploratory practice in a reading and writing class, learner reflections on leadership skills in group work, providing optimum scaffolding for reading circles, and addressing learner reticence to speak English in the classroom. Discussants will share reflections on receiving guidance from an expert researcher, group meetings, project design, ethical practices, and classroom experiences.