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Using LESD in the CLIL University Classroom #594

Sun, Nov 22, 11:55-12:20 JST | Zoom 15
You must log in to view sessions Global Issues in Language Education (GILE) College & University Education Research-Oriented Short Presentation

Are important global issues, like climate change or health, falling on deaf ears in your university EFL classes? Language education for sustainable development (LESD) can be a valuable tool for you. The presenters will discuss the results of case study research exploring the use of LESD in EFL classes and share practical ways of how LESD principles and tools can be implemented to add meaningful value for your students.

Presentation Assets

Joshua Jodoin (Dr.J)

Joshua Jodoin (Dr.J)

Konan University
Joshua Jodoin is currently an EFL Instructor at Konan University, Japan and the recipient of a doctorate from Kyoto University’s Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies (GSGES) focusing on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in October 2019. He has previously worked at Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU), University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC), and Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the University of Calgary, finished the Cambridge Diploma of English Language Teaching to Adults (DELTA) and received a Master’s Degree in Educational Management from the Bilkent University. Joshua’s current interests revolve around Environmental Education (EE), Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), and English as a Foreign Language (EFL). His research is focused on ways the EFL world can create stronger ties with Environmental literacy.
Harika Basak Bilici

Harika Basak Bilici

Kwansei Gakuin University
Harika B. Bilici is an experienced EAP teacher who has been teaching at various universities in Turkey, China and Japan. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in English Language Education, finished the Cambridge Diploma of English Language Teaching to Adults (DELTA) and received a Master’s Degree in Educational Management from the Bilkent University. She is interested in whole person learning, transformative learning, public health, behavior change, education for sustainable development and online education.