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Educational Doctorate(University of Reading), Master of Science(Indiana University) |
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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
Campus Career 【 display / non-display 】
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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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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
Single Work
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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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Engaging learners with team-based learning (TBL)
Brent A. Jones
Memoirs of Learning Utility Center for Konan University Students ( 5 ) 61 - 78 2020.3
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This paper introduces an action research project conducted at the Hirao School of Management during the 2019 Fall semester. The project involved a group of
twenty-eight students enrolled in a Beer Industry Project (BIP) taught by the author, and aimed at investigating the effectiveness of augmenting a project-based learning
(PBL) curriculum with team-based learning (TBL) elements. This report starts with some contextual background, goes on to offer brief outlines of PBL and TBL, and then includes a week-by-week overview of how each class meeting unfolded. Findings and discussion are then provided to evaluate the successes and shortcomings. It is hoped that this research might inspire others to experiment with PBL, TBL and other active learning approaches. -
The role of English education in Japan
Brent A. Jones
Memoirs of Learning Utility Center for Konan University Students 4 21 - 31 2019.3
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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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Building Confidence in Public Speaking
Brent A. Jones
Teachers Helping Teachers in the Kyrgyz Republic 2022 (Online) 2022.9
Event date: 2022.9
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The Four Pillars of Team-Based Learning (TBL): Where Does CALL Fit In?
Brent A. Jones
JALTCALL 2022 (Online) 2022.6 Japan Association for Language Teaching - JALTCALL SIG
Event date: 2022.6
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Engaging Learners in Global Topics via Oral Histories
Brent A. Jones
JALT GILE SIG Forum 2021 (Online) 2021.11 Japan Association for Language Teaching - GILE SIG
Event date: 2021.11
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Balancing Language and Content in Business English Courses
Brent A. Jones
Teachers Helping Teachers - Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association 2021 (Online) 2021.10 Japan Association for Language Teaching - THT SIG
Event date: 2021.10
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CALLing for Team-Based Learning (TBL) Approaches CLIL Courses
Brent A. Jones
EUROCALL 2021 (Online) 2021.8 EUROCALL
Event date: 2021.8
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