2024 JALT Study Abroad SIG Conference
October 5th, 2024 - Kinjo Gakuin University, Nagoya
October 5th, 2024 - Kinjo Gakuin University, Nagoya
The 2024 conference has successfully concluded. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated. Your contributions were invaluable, and we eagerly anticipate your involvement in our 2025 conference.
About the ConferenceWe're excited to announce this year's JALT Study Abroad SIG conference, featuring the theme Global Learning: Innovations and Impact in Study Abroad. Join us for a vibrant and interactive event where educators and students come together to share fresh ideas and inspiring stories. We’ll explore how study abroad programs are evolving and making a difference in global education. Whether you're a veteran in the field or just starting out, this conference is a chance to connect, learn, and be inspired by innovative practices and their real-world impacts. We can't wait to see you there and explore the future of study abroad together!
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カンファレンスについて今年のJALT海外留学SIGカンファレンスのテーマは「グローバル学習：留学の革新と影響」です。この活気あふれるインタラクティブなイベントでは、教育者や学生が集まり、新しいアイデアや刺激的なストーリーを共有します。留学プログラムがどのように進化し、グローバル教育に影響を与えているかを探ります。経験豊富な方も、これから始める方も、このカンファレンスはつながり、学び、革新的な実践とその実世界への影響にインスパイアされる絶好の機会です。皆さんと一緒に留学の未来を探求できることを楽しみにしています！
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Keynote Speaker: Dr. Scott Roy Douglas
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Dr. Scott Roy Douglas is a professor and the director of professional development and EAL programs in the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan School of Education. Scott’s experiences in study abroad are wide ranging, from short-term programs for university students from Québec and an English language school popular with young adults from Japan to post-secondary EAP programs and graduate student supervision. Building on these experiences, his research has focused on short-term study abroad with a look at student perspectives (Douglas, 2015), storied experiences (Douglas et al., 2018), and counterfactual understandings (Douglas, 2020). His research has also examined longer-term study abroad contexts through photovoice (Douglas et al., 2021), Canadian trends in EAP (Douglas & Landry, 2021), and student reflections (Douglas et al., 2022). Scott is the co-author of Q Skills for Success Reading and Writing 5, published by Oxford University Press, and the editor of the BC TEAL Journal.
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Keynote Information
Title: "Impactful Outcomes: Key Themes in Short-Term English Language Study Abroad"
Abstract: There appear to be as many different kinds of short-term English language study abroad programs as there are institutions offering them. However, all of these programs require investments of time, money, and effort that call for boosting the benefits while mitigating the challenges. This presentation outlines the results of a systematic review of the scholarly literature to inform program planning, curriculum development, and instructional design with an eye on the outcomes that are most meaningful to students. The review covers the last 20 years of research, with sources coming from a wide range of journals, conference proceedings, and book chapters. The findings were coded and gathered into themes. Impactful programs appear to foster personal development, engage in purposeful planning, focus on intercultural learning, and include co-curricular activities. These themes point to a set of principles for successful program development. Future innovations that build on past accomplishments are explored.
Title: "Impactful Outcomes: Key Themes in Short-Term English Language Study Abroad"
Abstract: There appear to be as many different kinds of short-term English language study abroad programs as there are institutions offering them. However, all of these programs require investments of time, money, and effort that call for boosting the benefits while mitigating the challenges. This presentation outlines the results of a systematic review of the scholarly literature to inform program planning, curriculum development, and instructional design with an eye on the outcomes that are most meaningful to students. The review covers the last 20 years of research, with sources coming from a wide range of journals, conference proceedings, and book chapters. The findings were coded and gathered into themes. Impactful programs appear to foster personal development, engage in purposeful planning, focus on intercultural learning, and include co-curricular activities. These themes point to a set of principles for successful program development. Future innovations that build on past accomplishments are explored.
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Conference Details
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