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Educational Doctorate(University of Reading), Master of Science(Indiana University) |
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Collaborative Online International Learning, Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Learner Engagement, Team-Based Learning, Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), Curriculum Development, Materials Development, Learning Domains |
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Brent A. Jones has taught English for Specific Purposes in Hawaii, Japan and other parts of Asia since 1987. He was the coordinator of the Business English program in the Economics Department at Kobe Gakuin University from 2005 - 2009. He is currently the Director of Language Programs at Konan University, Hirao School of Management, where since 2009 he has helped develop a content and language integrated (CLIL) program. From April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019 he was a Visiting Professor at the Peter Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria. His major research interests are L2 learning motivation and engagement, instructional technology, instructional design, CLIL, curriculum and materials development, genre approaches to second language reading and writing, and extensive reading. |
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Graduating School 【 display / non-display 】
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ハワイ大学 文学部 Graduated
- 1990.11
Graduate School 【 display / non-display 】
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University of Reading Graduate School, Division of Language Education Doctor's Course Completed
2014.2 - 2018.5
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インディアナ大学 教育学部、教育工学 Master's Course Completed
- 2007.11
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インディアナ大学 言語教育研究科 Master's Course Completed
- 2004.11
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KONAN UNIVERSITY Hirao School of Management Hirao School of Management Department of Management Hirao School of Management Department of Management of Management Course Professor
2009.4
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Kobe Gakuin University
2005.4 - 2009.3
Country:Japan
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Japan Society for Educational Technology
2005.4 - 2011.3
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Japan Association for Language Teaching
1995.10
Research Career 【 display / non-display 】
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Service Learning
The Other Research Programs
Project Year: 2010.4 - 2012.3
Papers 【 display / non-display 】
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Teacher Characteristics and Learner Engagement in Japanese University EFL Programs
Brent A. Jones
Memoirs of the Center for Education in General Studies 1 37 - 64 2023.3
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Getting the Most out of Classroom Discourse: Using Discussion Circles to Support and Structure Discussions in the Language Classroom
Derek Keever & Brent A. Jones
Hirao School of Management Review 13 69 - 87 2023.3
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The influence of instructional practices on learner engagement
Brent A. Jones
Hirao School of Management Review 12 21 - 48 2022.3
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Conceptualizing Learner Engagement in Japanese University EFL Contexts.
Brent A. Jones
Memoirs of Learning Utility Center for Konan University Students 6 81 - 97 2021.3
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Fostering Engagement with Team-Based Learning (TBL) in Larger Japanese University Classrooms
Brent A. Jones
Hirao School of Management Review 11 47 - 74 2021.3
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Books and Other Publications 【 display / non-display 】
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Contextual Influences on Learner Engagement in University EFL Courses in Japan
Brent A. Jones( Role: Contributor)
Nova Science Pub Incorporated 2021.2 ( ISBN:978-1-53618-963-6 )
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The Journal of Teachers Helping Teachers
( Role: Joint editor)
Japan Association for Language Teaching 2013.12
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Teachers Helping Teachers: The Proceedings of 2011 Conferences, Seminars and Workshops
「Brent A. Jones」「Richard Silver」( Role: Joint editor)
Japan Association for Language Teaching 2011.12 ( ISBN:4-931424-34-1C3482 )
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Teachers Helping Teachers: The Proceedings of 2010 Conferences, Seminars and Workshops
( Role: Joint editor)
Japan Association for Language Teaching 2010.12 ( ISBN:4-931-42432-5 C3482 )
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Teachers Helping Teachers: The Proceedings of 2009 Conferences, Seminars and Workshops
Brent A. Jones( Role: Edit)
Japan Association for Language Teaching 2009.12
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COIL Projects for Promoting Sustainability
Brent A. Jones
Integrated and Collaborative Education Initiatives for Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) (Online) 2023.10 San Beda University
Event date: 2023.10
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Building L2 Confidence and Competence with COIL Projects Invited
Brent A. Jones
4th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (Garden Orchid Hotel, Canelar, Zamboanga City) 2023.10 4th ICMHRE
Event date: 2023.10
Country:Philippines
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Building Second-Language Confidence and Competence with Online Student Conferences and CALL
Brent A. Jones
EuroCALL 2023 (The Vigdís International Centre, the Vigdís Finnbogadóttir Institute for Foreign Languages at the University of Iceland, Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies) 2023.8 European Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning
Event date: 2023.8
Country:Iceland
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Basic Psychological Needs and UN Simulations.
Brent A. Jones
Global Negotiations Seminar (Kobe City University of Foreign Studies) 2023.7 Japan University English Model United Nations
Event date: 2023.7
Country:Japan
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Nurturing Confidence and Competence with Online Student Conferences and CALL
Brent A. Jones
JALTCALL 2023 (Kumamoto-Jo Hall) 2023.6 JALTCALL
Event date: 2023.6
Country:Japan
Preferred joint research theme 【 display / non-display 】
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Second Language Learning (SLA) Motivation/Engagement
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Cross-discipline, thematic units for language learners
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Web 2.0 tools for language teachers and students
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Teacher training (FD)
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SLA Project-Based Learning, Problem-Based Learning, Team-Based Learning
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2015.6 - 2017.6 External Affairs Committee
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2009.9 - 2017.9 Teachers Helping Teachers Country Coordinator (Kyrgyzstan)
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2006.4 - 2013.12 Editor - THT Journal
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2004.11 - 2011.10 Publicity Chair
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1998.11 - 2001.10 Chapter President (Kobe)
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What is truly necessary to be active globally?
2017.5
グローバルに活躍することとは?
そのためにはどんな知識や経験が必要?
そんな問いに答えるために、ACCJのExternal Affairs Committeeが開催するワークショップ形式のイベントです。グローバル展開する企業の入社3年程度の若手社員とベテラン社員も参加。今後の目標を探し出してください。 -
Hawaiian History
2015.5
In this interactive workshop, I introduce a historical overview of the Hawaiian Islands.
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Change Management and Appreciative Inquiry
2014.11
Presented for the Kansai Chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce.
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Building English Language Skills
2014.11
Presented for NHK Culture Center Kobe.
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Language Learning Strategies Workshop
2014.3