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Teacher Development Through Podcast Engagement #438

Sun, Nov 22, 11:20-11:45 JST | Video Q and A 3
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Podcasting is a tool for continuing professional development in the ELT community, with participation seen as a sustainable “teacher network” option. Drawing upon the presenters’ experiences of podcast production, as well as surveying other projects in the field, this practical session will introduce attendees to ways of engaging in podcasts for professional development purposes. The audience will have the chance to reflect on a variety of formats and discuss wider applications for podcasting in ELT.

Presentation Assets

Matthew W. Turner

Matthew W. Turner

Toyo University
Matthew W. Turner is an English language lecturer in Toyo University's International Tourism Management faculty. His different research interests include reflective practice, podcasting, language teacher education, professional development, accessible tourism, and support for language learners with special educational needs. Matthew is co-creator of The TEFLology Podcast and current coordinator of JALT’s Teacher Development SIG.
Matthew Schaefer

Matthew Schaefer

Sophia University
Matthew Schaefer is a lecturer in the Center for Language Education and Research (CLER) at Sophia University. His research interests include program evaluation, CLIL, and speaking assessment. He is pursuing a PhD in Higher Education at Lancaster University.
Robert James Lowe

Robert James Lowe

Tokyo Kasei University
Robert J. Lowe is a critical applied linguist and lecturer in the Department of English Communication at Tokyo Kasei University. His research focuses on critical issues in Applied Linguistics and ELT, and he has published numerous books and journal articles in places such as ELT Journal, Language Teaching, and Applied Linguistics Review. His most recent publication is the research monograph "Uncovering Ideology in English Language Teaching: Identifying the 'Native Speaker' Frame" (Springer).