Jennings Stephen
Professor
Tokyo University of Science, Institute of Arts and Sciences, Noda Division, Institute of Arts and Sciences
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2641 Yamazaki, Noda-shi, Chiba-ken 278-8510, Japan
TEL : +81-4-7124-1501 ext : 3026 |
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| Homepage |
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| Information about TUS |
https://www.tus.ac.jp/academics/teacher/lightbox/67ec.html
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https://tus.elsevierpure.com/ja/persons/stephen-jennings |
| Under-Graduate School |
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1992, University of Wolverhampton Faculty of Humanities Combined Studies
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| Graduate School |
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2018, The Open University Graduate School, Division of Education Doctor of Education Doctoral Degree
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2000, University of London, Institute of Education Graduate School, Division of Language Education Teaching English to the Speakers of Other Languages Master's Degree
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| Postgraduate Qualification |
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The Open University Doctor of Education
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University of London, Institute of Education Teaching English to the Speakers of Other Languages
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| Research History |
- 2007 - 2008 Engaged in research on Systemic Functional Linguistics and how the teacher needs to appropriately broker the materials to the context of Japan.
2008 - 2010 Engaged in research on Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics.
2011 - 2013 Engaged in the study of research methods; especially qualitative enquiry in the context of Japan.
2013 - Engaged in research that is focussed on Japanese teachers of English and how they are adapting to change brought about by the evolving way in which policy makers view the societal role of English in the era of Globalisation.
2018 - Engaged in research that focussed on English language teaching curriculum renewal at Tokyo University of Science.
2020 - Engaged in research on how 'active learning' techniques are used in student-centred classrooms
2023 - Engaged in research that shows how the Japanese Ministry of Educations turn towards the introduction of active learning in secondary schools is likely to affect future science students attitudes to the learning of English
2025 - Engaged in research on how ChatGPT can be used by teachers to tailor and gauge student comprehension for their written work.
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| Employment History |
200204-200503 Kanda University of International Studies, English Language Institute, Lecturer
200504-200603 Rikkyo University, Lecturer
200604-201303 Maebashi Kyoai Gakuen College, Faculty of International Social Studies, Associate Professor
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| Research Keyword |
Teaching of English to the Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
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| Research Area |
- Education on school subjects and activities (Globalisation, Internationalisation, Curriculum change)
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| Research Theme |
- The attitudes of Teachers of English in university towards English language curriculum reform
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| Academic Awards Received |
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| Academic Society Affiliations |
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2016.1.10 - 2017.3.31
Language & Cross-Cultural Communication
Editor
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2014.4.1 - 2026.3.31
Japan Association of Language Teachers (Critical Thinking Special Interest Group)
Proof Editor
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2014.4.1 - 2021.11.30
Japan Association for Language Teaching (Critical Thinking SIG)
Membership Officer
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