#3662

Synchronous (Onsite) Reflective Teaching Practice Research Report/Paper (25 mins Onsite)

Our Collaborative Journey as Advisors

Sat, Apr 29, 13:30-13:55 Asia/Seoul

Location: P102

In this talk, the presenters will share their experiences of developing as teacher-advisors through participating in a 5- level advising course. Through their collaboration at University’s dormitory program, they could use that knowledge to enhance the student experience, autonomy and overall motivation (Goddard et al., 2010). In order to encourage reflection and promote learner autonomy in the dormitory, they changed the reflection journal format and transformed feedback sessions into goal-oriented advising sessions. In doing so, researchers also could reflect on their two-year journey of running the program and how the collaborative experience has helped them to put the theory of advising in language learning into practice. They will present the details of the project, challenges they experienced, results and some broader implications this may have. Time will be included for questions at the end of the presentation.

  • Prateek Sharma

    Prateek Sharma is a lecturer at Kanda University of International Studies, Japan. He holds a Master's degree in TESOL. His research interests include- intercultural communication, advising in language education, Gardner's multiple intelligences, student autonomy, learner/ teacher reflection, teacher well-being and mindfulness.

  • Thomas Ashton

    Lecturer of English, currently based in Japan working with Kanda University of International studies. Have lived and worked in Japan, South Korea, Turkey, Spain, Uruguay, Argentina and Bolivia.