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MACDONALD Laurence

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

 

Books etc
No.Title URL, Autour Type, Publisher, Publication date, Range, ISBN 
1
Globalization and Curriculum Reform: A Foreign Interpretation of the Integrated Curriculum Reform , Single Work, Toshindo, Feb. 2016, ,  
2
Integrating Skills in the EFL Classroom. Chapter in English Language Teaching Practice in Asia. Editors’ Choice of Selected Papers from the CAMTESOL Conference Series. , Joint Work, IELTS, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Mar. 2011, ,  
3
Japanese Education from a Foreign Perspective , Single Work, Nihon Tosho Center, Sep. 2009, ,  

 

Published Papers
No.Title URL, Journal, Vol( Number), From Page- To Page, Publication date, DOI 
1
Japanese Learners’ Beliefs and Communicative Language Teaching: A Comparison of Expectations and Practices. , Language and Cross-cultural Communication. 1(1); 2016. (with R. Stroupe, A. Fenton and M. Riley), 1( 1), 22-39- , Jun. 2016,  
2
The Role of Integrated English Language Skills and Critical Thinking in the Development of Global Awareness. , Sociology Study, Vol. 4( No. 3), 316-322- , Apr. 2014,  
3
The World Language Center Speaking Assessment: A Tool for Measuring Learning Outcomes , The Journal of Learner-centered Higher Education., May( 2012), 111-125- , May. 2012,  
4
Confronting Difference in Japan through Curriculum Reform: The Case of the Integrated Curriculum , The Second Asian Conference on Education. Official Conference Proceedings, ,  125-145- , Dec. 2010,  
5
Japanese Education from a Foreign Perspective: Tradition and Change , 61st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Educational Sociology Association: Conference Proceedings, 61,  45-46- , Oct. 2009,  
6
Inequality in Japan: How the Integrated Curriculum Has Provided Opportunities to Confront Enthic Difference. , Annual Conference of the Japanese Educational Reserach Association. Presentation Abstracts, ,  69-70- , Sep. 2009,  
7
Students’ Expectations and the Language Learning Context , CAMTesol Conference on English Language Teaching. Selected Paper, 5,  157-175- , Feb. 2009,  
8
Integrating the ESL Curriculum: Towards a Cognitive Learning Approach. , CAMTesol Conference on English Language Teaching. Selected Papers, 4,  121-145- , Dec. 2008,  
9
National Reactions to International Education Assessments: A Japan/U.S. Comparison: , 67th Annual Conference of the Japanese Educational Reseaarch Association. Presentation Abstracts. No. 67, ,  180-181- , Sep. 2008,  
10
Curriculum Reform in Japan: Reflections of Cultural Change in the Integrated Curriculum. , Working Paper, Center of Excellence for Academic Competencies, University of Tokyo., ,  1-16- , Oct. 2005,  
11
Education Reform and Social Change: The Case of Osaka , Human Rights Education in Asian Schools, (8), ,  79-88- , May. 2005,  

 

Conference Activities & Talks
No.Title, Conference, Publication date, Promoter, Venue 
1
Redesigning Education for the Promises and Perils of the 21st Century, International Seminar on Education and Student Empowerment, Nov. 2019, ,  
2
Global Citizenship Education in an Age of Populism and Xenophobia, Joint Seminar with Faculty of International Liberal Arts, Thammasat University, Thailand, Aug. 2019, ,  
3
The Integrated Curriculum and Education for Sustainable Development, Toward the Society for Education, May. 2019, ,  
4
Japan's Public Education System: Tradition and Change, Education for Sustainable Development US-Japan Educator Exchange Program Hosted by the United States Japan Education Commission (JUSEC), Jun. 2018, ,  
5
Global Citizenship in Higher Education, Thammasat-Soka Joint Seminar, May. 2018, ,  
6
Denshosha: Documenting Oral Histories of Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Survivors, The International Symposium on Strengthening Peace through Education: Nagasaki, Japan, Aug. 2017, ,  
7
English Medium Instruction: Success and Struggle, Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) Annual Conference: Nagoya, Japan, Nov. 2016, ,  
8
Globalizing Trends in Japan's Higher Education, Comparative and International Education Society: CIES, Mar. 2016, ,  
9
Implementing English-Medium Courses in Higher Education., First Annual Conference on Global Higher Education, Lakeland College, Tokyo, Japan., May. 2014, ,  
10
An International Understanding Approach to ESL., Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT), Oct. 2013, ,  
11
The Role of Integrated English Skills and Critical Thinking in the Development of Global Awareness., Conference on Human Development in Asia., Aug. 2013, ,  
12
Accountability in University Language Programs: Speaking Assessments, Ninth CamTESOL Conference on English Teaching,, Feb. 2013, ,  
13
Measuring ESL Learning Outcomes: Oral Proficiency, Japan Association for Language Teaching, Oct. 2012, ,  
14
Curriculum Reform in Japan: Approaches to Changing Local and Global Contexts via the Integrated Curriculum. Japanese Education in a Global Era: Enduring Issues in New Contexts, Comparative and International Education Society (CIES). Pre-conference workshop sponsored by the Japan Foundation., May. 2011, ,  
15
Acknowledging Learning Difference: The Implications of Ability Tracking in Japan., Comparative and International Education Society (CIES). Montreal, Canada, May. 2011, ,  
16
The Role of English Language Proficiency and Critical Thinking Skills in the Development of Global Citizenship, The 1st Clark City International Teacher Conference. Panpanga, The Philippines, Dec. 2010, ,  
17
Confronting Difference in Japan through Curriculum Reform: The Case of the Integrated Curriculum, The Second Asian Conference on Education., Dec. 2010, ,  
18
Communicative and Cultural Constraints to Participatory Management in Japanese Higher Education., The Association of Canadian Teachers in Japan., Sep. 2010, ,  
19
Integrating Curriculum in the ESL Classroom., CamTESOL Conference on English Teaching, Feb. 2010, ,  
20
Understanding and Meeting Students' Changing Expectations., 6th Cambodia TESOL Conference on English Language Teaching "One World: World Englishes.", Feb. 2010, ,  
21
Attitudes and Percetions of English Language Learning in Asia: A Comparative Study, 30th Thai TESOL International Conference. "ELT in the Next Decade: Sharing, Caring and Daring.", Jan. 2010, ,  
22
Student/Teacher Expectations in the ESL Classroom., 35th Annual JALT International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning., Nov. 2009, ,  
23
Elementary School English: The Yokohama Model., Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT), Nov. 2009, ,  
24
A Comparison of Learner Attitudes and Perceptions., 35th Annual JALT International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning, Nov. 2009, ,  
25
Foreign Views of Japanese Schooling: Tradition and Change, 61st Annual Meeting: The Japan Society of Educational Sociology, Sep. 2009, ,  
26
Inequality in Japan: How the Integrated Curriculum Has Provided Opportunities to Confront Enthic Difference, 68th Annual Conference of the Japanese Educational Reserach Association., Aug. 2009, ,  
27
Learning Environments and Reform Directions in Japanese Education: Critical and Narrative Constructions: Education Policy Reform in Japan and the United States: Converging or Diverging?, Comparative and International Education Society (CIES): The Politics of Comparison, Mar. 2009, ,  
28
Critical Issues in Japanese Education and Their Core Constiuencies in International and Cross Disciplinary Perspective., Comparative and International Education Society (CIES), Mar. 2009, ,  
29
Students’ Expectations and the Language Learning Context. CamTESOL International Conference, CamTESOL International Conference, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Feb. 2009, ,  
30
Integrated Skills and Curriculum Development, Japan Association of Language Teachers (JALT), Nov. 2008, ,  
31
National Reactions to International Education Assessments: A Japan/U.S. Comparison., Japanese Educational Research Association (JERA), Aug. 2008, ,  
32
Curriculum Reform and Social Change in Japan, Comparative and International Education Society (CIES), Feb. 2007, ,  
33
Curriculum Reform as a Reflection of Tradition and Change: Japanese Teachers` Approaches to Dimensions of Difference Via the Integrated Curriculum, XXX, May. 2006, ,  
34
Amerika no Kodomo no Shingaku [Educational Advancement for American Children], A scholarly panel/public discussion on the role of supplemental education in various national contexts. University of Tokyo, Japan., Dec. 2005, ,  
35
Classroom Breakdown in Japan: Social, Comparative and International Education Society (CIES). Washington, D.C., Jan. 2001, ,  

 

Awards Honors
No.Publication date, Association, Prize, Subtitle 
1
Feb. 2015, Soka University, 45th Anniversary Publication Grant Award,  
2
Sep. 2004, Japan US Education Commission (JUSEC), Fulbright Graduate Research Fellow,  
3
Aug. 2003, University of Maryland, Mimi Kuriyama Fellowship,  
4
Jun. 2003, Japan-America Societies of Washington, D.C. and Tokyo, Washington-Tokyo Public Service Fellow,,  
5
May. 1988, University of North Texas, Cum Laude, Graduate with Honors,  

 

Works
No.Title, Type, Publication date, Venue 
1
Kaigai kara no Shiten: Nihon no Gimu Kyouiku no Tsuyomi to Yowami.” [The Viewpoint from Overseas: The Strong and Weak Aspect of Japanese Education], The Others,  May. 2006 - NOW,  
2
Curriculum Reform as a Reflection of Tradition and Change: Japanese Teachers’ Approaches to Dimensions of Difference via the Integrated Curriculum., The Others,  May. 2006 - NOW,  
3
Curriculum Reform as a Reflection of Tradition and Change: Japanese Teachers’ Approaches to Dimensions of Difference via the Integrated Curriculum., ,  2006 - NOW,  
4
Kaigai kara no Shiten: Nihon no Gimu Kyouiku no Tsuyomi to Yowami.” [The Viewpoint from Overseas: The Strong and Weak Aspect of Japanese Education], ,  2006 - NOW,  

 

Participation in Research Projects
No.Name of Project, Date of Participating 
1
CamTESOL 18th Annual Conference, 2022,  Feb. 2022 - Feb. 2022 
2
Thammasat University - Soka University Joint Seminar 2022,  Feb. 2022 - Feb. 2022 
3
Global Citizenship Education in Higher Education,  Nov. 2021 - Nov. 2021 
4
第 8 回 創価大学教育フォーラム ; 第 19 回 FD・SD フォーラム) Soka University Academic Forum,  Oct. 2021 - Oct. 2021 
5
9/4.5 FDer研修,  Sep. 2021 - Sep. 2021 
6
FILA Webinar: Why I teach history seminar with Wikipedia,  Jul. 2021 - Jul. 2021