Dr. Kabir and Dr. Walter Lead Team Teaching Workshop with ALTs

May 13, 2023

Dr. Russell Kabir and Dr. Brett Walter led a unique workshop entitled “Team Teaching Workshop for English Education Professionals in Japan”. A total of 10 in-service and pre-service educators participated in the special event, which focused on improving the process of team teaching in Japan using reflective practices to complete the team teaching cycle with the phase of post-instructional follow-up.

Interactive discussions were focused on real problems and potential solutions for facilitating the teamwork process between homeroom teachers and assistant language teachers. 

Teacher efficacy and cultural competence were emphasized with a workbook of materials featuring a list of training needs written by a local instructor and constructive feedback and information sharing strategies provided in East Meets West: Understanding Misunderstandings between JTEs and ALTs by Todd Jay Leonard (1999) and ALT tono Team Teaching Nyumon (2022) by Eiko Kedoin, Nozomi Takano, and Junko Kanbara.

Future workshops are planned to integrate development plans for improving indicators of cultural intelligence through their connections to beliefs and practices about team teaching in Japan.

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Dr. Kabir and Dr. Walter Lead Team Teaching Workshop with ALTs
Dr. Kabir and Dr. Walter Lead Team Teaching Workshop with ALTs

Dr. Russell S. Kabir and Dr. Brett R. Walter led a unique workshop entitled “Team Teaching Workshop for English Education Professionals in Japan”. Ten in-service and pre-service educators participated in the special event. Interactive discussions were focused on real problems and potential solutions for facilitating the teamwork process between homeroom teachers and assistant language teachers. 

I-PIE Members Facilitate Hiroshima G7 Summit Junior Conference Activity
I-PIE Members Facilitate Hiroshima G7 Summit Junior Conference Activity

Prof. Delakorda Kawashima and Prof. Kuwayama of The Institute for Promotion of Interculturalism in Education facilitated discussions on religious awareness and led the participants in the G7 “Diversity” group to engage with various differences.

Public humanities project on Alma M. Karlin at Hiroshima University, Nov 4-17
Public humanities project on Alma M. Karlin at Hiroshima University, Nov 4-17

Hiroshima University is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the life and work of world-traveler and writer, Alma M. Karlin, from November 4-17, 2022.

A kickoff event coordinated by our Institute and Course (held in English) is scheduled for Thursday, November 10th, 2022, from 17:00 at the Hiroshima University (Saijo Campus), Central Library (Library Hall).

Course lecturer visits Kure college of technology for interactive talk
Course lecturer visits Kure college of technology for interactive talk

On June 22, 2022, by Dr. Tinka Delakorda Kawashima was invited to the International Roundtable at Kure KOSEN. The activities-based talk was a rare opportunity for students to discuss their non-negotiable and negotiable values to improve their intercultural communication skills.

Article by Dr. Kabir on Ghana youth positive mental health featured in press
Article by Dr. Kabir on Ghana youth positive mental health featured in press

Course professor Russell S. Kabir led an article of collaborative research with colleagues in Norway, Dr. Nora Wiium, and Ghana, Dr. David T. Doku, on relationships between youth developmental indicators in Ghana and the mental health continuum. The findings showed that two key factors in the the framework of positive youth development, Connection and Caring, showed patterns of relationships to Emotional, Psychological, and Social Well-being.

Contributions from course faculty to activities by the Educational Vision Research Institute (EVRI)
Contributions from course faculty to activities by the Educational Vision Research Institute (EVRI)

All members of the Global Education Course, who are also faculty on the International Network of Educational Institutes (INEI) Committee, have put on their many hats as affiliates in activities with our collaborative partners, the Educational Vision Research Institute (EVRI) at Hiroshima University.

Special public lectures by Drs. Kabir and Delakorda Kawashima featured by Hiroshima University series
Special public lectures by Drs. Kabir and Delakorda Kawashima featured by Hiroshima University series

An online lecture series called “Enhance Your Knowledge - Hiroshima University’s 100 Special Lectures” was developed to broaden access, promote courses, and introduce topics to new audiences that are available at our institution. Among the few with a focus on English language support in this limited series, two lectures by our very own Dr. Kabir (“English Communication in Context”) and Dr. Delakorda Kawashima (“Interculturalism in Education”) were selected, filmed, and approved for asynchronous online learning via YouTube.

CEDAR pedagogy pioneer and course professor present public webinar
CEDAR pedagogy pioneer and course professor present public webinar

The Research Center for Diversity and Inclusion at Hiroshima University hosted a webinar entitled “Living with Different Cultures” with an appearance from our very own Dr. Tinka Delakorda Kawashima and Dr. Adam Seligman, pioneer of the innovative pedagogy, “Communities Engaging with Difference and Religion” (CEDAR).

Special lecture given for high school students to promote intercultural understanding
Special lecture given for high school students to promote intercultural understanding

On January 26, 2021, Dr. Tinka Delakorda Kawashima gave a guest lecture at Kake High School as part of the Hiroshima Prefectural Government Program for promoting intercultural understanding. Tinka-sensei’s talk was delivered over Zoom on the subject of Kakure Kirishitan's religious rituals and featured interactive discussion about traditional events that the students have experienced.

Course professor provides educational activities at Prefectural High School
Course professor provides educational activities at Prefectural High School

On October 2nd and 9th, 2020, Dr. Tinka Delakorda Kawashima gave lectures at Hiroshima Prefectural Kake High School. The topic on the role of religious awareness in developing intercultural competence brought about lively discussions among the students (depicted). These activities are a part of the course’s community outreach. For more on these activities, take a look at the Partnerships page.