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HANSFORD Valerie

Profile Research field Education Activities Research achievement On-Campus Activities Off-Campus Activities

 

Classes
No.Class Title 
1
Academic Foundations 1 
2
Academic Foundations 2 
3
Academic Foundations 2 
4
Cross-cultural Understanding 
5
English for Academic Purposes 1 
6
English for Academic Purposes 2 
7
Freshman Seminar 
8
Academic Writing 1 
9
Master''s Thesis in TESOL 
10
Master''s Thesis in TESOL 
11
Research Paper in TESOL 
12
Research Paper in TESOL 
13
Language and Culture in EFL Education 

 

Participation in FD Activities
No.Date of Program, Hosting Institution, Title of Program 
1
Jan. 2024, Soka University, Harassment Training for Mutual Respect and Protection 
2
Nov. 2023, Japan Association for Language Teaching (Annual International Conference), 49th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning & Educational Materials Exhibition 
3
Nov. 2023, World Language Center, Soka Learning Support Services 
4
Sep. 2023, JALT's Intercultural Communication in Language Education SIG's, The 2023 ICLE / GILE SIG Joint Conference 
5
Jun. 2023, Diversity Inclusion Promotion Center, Soka University, Spring Female Faculty Salon: Japanese higher education: Does Globalization enhance Competitiveness? 
6
Jun. 2023, ,  
7
Jun. 2023, ,  
8
Jun. 2023, Soka University, General Education Courses Faculty Meeting 
9
Jun. 2023, Global Core Center, One Size Does Not Fit All: Designing Assessment for the Gen Z Learners ⇒we will also share some materials from the previous session (Theme: Technology-based Learning in HyFlex Instruction in the Post-Pandemic Pedagogy) 
10
Apr. 2023, ,  
11
Mar. 2023, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII Learning Circle Series What are “the basics”? Discussion: The Goals of Cultural Learning 
12
Jan. 2023, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII Learning Circle Series What are “the basics”? Discussion: Talking about cultural difference 
13
Nov. 2022, Gender Inclusion Promotion Center, Soka University, Fall Female Faculty Salon: The myth of bringing your full, authentic self to work - TED 
14
Nov. 2022, ,  
15
Nov. 2022, Global Core Center, FD Seminar: Major Trends and Critical Issues in Higher Education During Challenging Times – a bilingual speaking TESOL professional’s perspectives 
16
Nov. 2022, Japan Association for Language Teaching (Annual International Conference), 48th Annual Conference on Language Teaching and Learning: Learning from Students, Educating Teachers—Research and Practice 
17
Nov. 2022, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII Learning Circle Series What’s wrong with intercultural theory? Discussion: The future of intercultural education theory 
18
Sep. 2022, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII Learning Circle Series What’s wrong with intercultural theory? Panel discussion: Beyond WEIRD intercultural theory. 
19
Sep. 2022, JALT's Intercultural Communication in Language Education SIG's, 2nd Annual ICLE SIG Conference 
20
Jul. 2022, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII Learning Circle Series What’s wrong with intercultural theory? Discussion: Intercultural concepts – What’s useful? 
21
Jun. 2022, ,  
22
Jun. 2022, Soka University, Faculty meeting for General Education courses 
23
Jun. 2022, ,  
24
May. 2022, ,  
25
May. 2022, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII Learning Circle Series Bias and intercultural understanding: What types of bias are there? 
26
Mar. 2022, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII Learning Circle Series: Bias and intercultural understanding – What types of bias are there? 
27
Jan. 2022, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII Learning Circle Series: Bias and intercultural understanding – What is Bias? 
28
Nov. 2021, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII Learning Circle: The C Factor: The Overlooked Dynamic of the Social Brain 
29
Nov. 2021, Gender Equality Promotion Center, Soka University, Female Faculty Salon: Discussion of the 2021 Harvard Business Review's "The Fallacy of the Imposter Syndrome for Women" 
30
Nov. 2021, Japan Association for Language Teaching (Annual International Conference), JALT 2021: Reflections and New Perspectives 
31
Sep. 2021, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII Learning Circle: Transformative learning: Investigating perspective changes during a virtual exchange project 
32
Jul. 2021, Gender Equality Promotion Center, Soka University, Female Faculty Salon: Soka University's 2030 Grand Design: A Gendered Perspective. Where do you see yourself in the 2030 Grand Design? 
33
Jul. 2021, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII Learning Circle: Translating Deep Culture – Expanding Intercultural Education in Turkey 
34
Jun. 2021, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII Learning Circle: Hanako’s Story – A Deep Culture Difference Activity 
35
Jun. 2021, JALT's Intercultural Communication in Language Education SIG's, ICLE Annual Conference: Intercultural Communication in Language Education 
36
Nov. 2020, World Language Center, Soka University, Dr. Steve Fukuda: How does the Guided Autonomy Syllabus and Formative Assessment Develop Self-Regulated EFL Learning Skills? 
37
Nov. 2020, Japan Association for Language Teaching (Annual International Conference), ICLE Forum: IC and Communities of Practice--Connections and Insights 
38
Nov. 2020, Gender Equality Promotion Center, Soka University, Female Faculty Salon 
39
Oct. 2020, Faculty of International Liberal Arts, Soka University, FILA Research Seminar 2: Dr Johanna Zulueta's (FILA/SIPS) Webinar 
40
Jul. 2020, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII Learning Circle: Language, Culture and the Embodied Mind Chapter 5 Discussion 
41
Jun. 2020, World Language Center, Soka University, PD session for EMP instructors 
42
Jun. 2020, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII Learning Circle: Language, Culture and the Embodied Mind Chapter 2 Discussion 
43
Jun. 2020, School of Excellence in Educational Development, Soka University,, Faculty Meeting regarding 2020 General Education Courses 
44
Feb. 2020, Soka University, Action Learning Meeting (AP Reflections in Academic Writing) 
45
Jan. 2020, Japan Intercultural Institute (JII), JII Learning Circle: Language, Culture, and the Embodied Mind--Chapter 1 Discussion 
46
Jan. 2020, Gender Equality Promotion Center, Female Faculty Salon "Higher Education in 2020: Trends and Challenges Facing Women" 
47
Dec. 2019, World Language Center, Globalization, multiculturalism and the teaching of purposive communication in the Philippines 
48
Nov. 2019, Soka University, English as a Global Medium of Instruction 
49
Oct. 2019, Soka University, Campus Harassment Prevention Training Session 
50
Sep. 2019, Japan Intercultural Institute (JII), JII Learning Circle: Creating a Cross-Cultural Understanding Course: Insights and Challenges 
51
Jul. 2019, Faculty of International Liberal Arts (FILA), FILA Research Seminar: Religion and Finance in the Modern World: A Quest for an Identity 
52
Jul. 2019, Faculty of International Liberal Arts (FILA), FILA Research Seminar: Reforming the United Nations 
53
Jun. 2019, Gender Equality Promotion Center, Women's Leadership Salon: "SDGs and Soka Women" 
54
Jun. 2019, JALT Tokyo Chapter + JALT ICLE SIG, Fostering Intercultural Understanding through Comparing and Contrasting Cultural Events 
55
Jun. 2019, Japan Intercultural Institute (JII), JII Special Learning Circle Half-Day Workshop: Engaging students with the Linguaculture Motivation Profiler 
56
Jun. 2019, Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) Tokyo Chapter, Fostering Intercultural Understanding through Comparing and Contrasting Cultural Events 
57
May. 2019, Japan Intercultural Institute (JII), JII Learning Circle: Language and Culture in the Lower-level Classroom--Best Practices 
58
Feb. 2019, Soka University, Action Learning Session (1 Day Workshop) 
59
Feb. 2019, Japan Intercultural Institute (JII), 'Caught in the loop': The engagement-resistance cycle in intercultural encounters--JII Learning Circle 
60
Jan. 2019, Japan Intercultural Institute (JII), Welcome to the Pelican Family! Simulating an intercultural encounter in your classroom--JII Learning Circle 
61
Dec. 2018, Soka University, Analyzing the Beliefs, Events, and Values Inventory (BEVI) 
62
Dec. 2018, Soka University, Women's Leadership Salon 
63
Oct. 2018, World Language Center, Soka University, Teaching English Language Learners Through Sheltered Instruction 
64
Oct. 2018, Soka University, Women's Leadership Salon 
65
Sep. 2018, Japan Intercultural Institute (JII), Culture (Shocking) your Students: Pedagogical Considerations for Intercultural Communication Education--JII Learning Circle 
66
Jul. 2018, FILA, 1st FILA Faculty Development Seminar 
67
Jun. 2018, Soka University - Thammasat University, Pedagogy for Student-Centered Teaching and Transforming Knowledge into Wisdom toward Peace 
68
Jun. 2018, Japan Intercultural Institute (JII), Motivated Empathy and the Willingness to Change: Implications for Intercultural Adaptation--JII Learning Circle 
69
May. 2018, World Language Center, Soka University, Submitting an IRB Application 
70
Apr. 2018, Soka University, 2018 Soka University's Project Vision Explanatory Meeting 
71
Dec. 2017, Japan Intercultural Institute (JII), Linguaculture Learning Research Project Session 
72
Dec. 2017, Japan Intercultural Institute (JII), Linguaculture Resistance and its Effects on Learner Motivation 
73
Oct. 2017, Faculty of Education, Locating Education in Relationality – Posthumanism and Educational Research 
74
Aug. 2017, Soka University, Active Learning in Higher Education (2 day workshop) 
75
Jun. 2017, Japan Intercultural Institute (JII), JII One-day Intensive Seminar Linguaculture Learning—Theory, research and classroom practice 
76
Apr. 2017, Soka University, 2017 Soka University's Project Vision Explanatory Meeting 
77
Jan. 2017, Japan Intercultural Institute (JII), Linguaculture Research Study Session 
78
Dec. 2016, World Language Center, Striking a Balance in the Development and Delivery of English-medium Courses 
79
Jun. 2016, Japan Intercultural Institute, Linguaculture Research Study Session 
80
May. 2016, Soka University, WLC Professional Development Session: Authentic Course Design & Managing Stakeholder Expectations 
81
May. 2016, Soka University, Faculty Development Session: How to Measure Study Abroad Learning Outcomes 
82
May. 2016, Soka University, 2016 Women's Leadership Salon: May Session 
83
May. 2016, Soka University, 2016 Soka University's Project Vision Explanatory Meeting 
84
Mar. 2016, Japan Association for Language Teaching's Framework and Language Portfolio Special Interest Group, Critical, constructive assessment of CEFR-based language teaching in Japan and beyond 
85
Mar. 2016, Soka University, Explanatory Meeting for Digital Teaching Material Copyright 
86
Jan. 2016, Soka University/FILA, FILA Research Seminar: Quantitative Research on Corporate Social Responsibility 
87
Jan. 2016, Japan Intercultural Institute, Linguaculture Research Study Session 
88
Dec. 2015, Japan Intercultural Institute, Linguaculture Learning Study Session 
89
Dec. 2015, Soka University, 2015 Women's Leadership Salon: December Session 
90
Oct. 2015, Soka University/WLC, WLC Professional Development Sessions: Integrating Content and Language Integrated Learning with the Reciprocal Teaching Method / Dictogloss 
91
Oct. 2015, Japan Intercultural Institute, Cultural Learning in the Foreign Language Classroom Open Seminar 
92
Jul. 2015, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII's The Linguaculture Classroom Seminar Series: Seminar 7 
93
Jun. 2015, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII's The Linguaculture Classroom Seminar Series: Seminar 6 
94
May. 2015, FILA, FILA Research Seminar: Traits of Global Citizenship for Better Inter-Ethnic Relations 
95
Apr. 2015, Soka University, 2015 Women's Leadership Salon: April Session 
96
Mar. 2015, FILA, FILA FD program: March 
97
Mar. 2015, FILA, FILA Research Seminar: Democratic Interaction in Mass Society, Old and New: Karl Mannheim and Iris Marion Young 
98
Mar. 2015, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII's The Linguaculture Classroom Seminar Series: Seminar 4 
99
Feb. 2015, FILA, FILA Research Seminar: The Construction of Historical GDP Estimates of Singapore, 1870-1900 at Current and Constant Prices: Progress and Perspective 
100
Feb. 2015, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII's The Linguaculture Classroom Seminar Series: Seminar 3 
101
Jan. 2015, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII's The Linguaculture Classroom Seminar Series: Seminar 2 
102
Dec. 2014, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII's The Linguaculture Classroom Seminar Series: Seminar 1 
103
Jul. 2014, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII's Deep Culture and Language Education Seminar Series: Integrated Language and Culture Learning 
104
Jun. 2014, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII's Deep Culture and Language Education Seminar Series: Language, Culture, and the Intuitive Mind 
105
May. 2014, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII's Deep Culture and Language Education Seminar Series: Language Learning and the Brain 
106
Apr. 2014, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII's Deep Culture and Language Education Seminar Series: The Language-Culture Connection 
107
Mar. 2014, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII's Deep Culture and Language Education Seminar Series: Approaches to language and intercultural communication 
108
Nov. 2013, Soka University/WLC, Implementing English-medium Courses 
109
Nov. 2013, Japan Intercultural Institute, JII Intensive Seminar - Leading Across Cultures 
110
Oct. 2013, Japan Association for Language Teaching, The Annual International Conference of the Japan Association for Language Teaching: JALT 2013 
111
Oct. 2012, Japan Association for Language Teaching, The Annual International Conference of the Japan Association for Language Teaching: JALT 2012 
112
Oct. 2012, Soka University/WLC/ILE, Current issues in Second Language Acquisition: A Blended Learning experience 
113
Nov. 2011, Japan Association for Language Teaching, The Annual International Conference of the Japan Association for Language Teaching: JALT 2011 
114
Nov. 2011, Japan Intercultural Institute, Deep Culture Level Two Seminar--Deep Culture Difference Adaptation Coaching 
115
Oct. 2011, Japan Intercultural Institute, Deep Culture Level Two Seminar--Deep Culture Difference Materials Development 
116
Sep. 2011, World Language Center, Speaking Assessment and Inter-Rater Reliability 
117
Sep. 2011, Japan Intercultural Institute, Deep Culture Level Two Seminar--PICO Intercultural Learning Assessments 
118
Jul. 2011, Japan Intercultural Institute, Deep Culture Level Two Seminar--Introduction to Deep Culture Training and Education 
119
Feb. 2011, Japan Intercultural Institute, Deep Culture Level One Seminar--Beyond Culture Shock: Adaptation and Deep Culture Learning 
120
Jan. 2011, Japan Intercultural Institute, Deep Culture Level One Seminar--Intuitive Logics: Deciphering Deep Cultural Difference 
121
Dec. 2010, Japan Intercultural Institute, Deep Culture Level One Seminar--Deep Thoughts: Culture Perception and Cognition 
122
Nov. 2010, Japan Intercultural Institute, Deep Culture Introductory Seminar: Discovering Deep Culture 
123
Nov. 2010, Japan Association for Language Teaching, The Annual International Conference of the Japan Association for Language Teaching: JALT 2010