Workshops
2025
Presenting Your Research Better
Matsue, Japan
This workshop focuses on improving research presentation skills by enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication, slide design, and storytelling techniques. Participants learn how to engage audiences through effective public speaking, body language, and clear, visually appealing slides. The workshop also introduces research storytelling strategies, including the hero’s journey and problem-solution structures, to make presentations more compelling. Practical activities, such as the 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) challenge and elevator pitches, help participants refine their message, improve delivery, and connect with their audience.
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“Doing” the Literature Review
Matsue, Japan
This workshop provides a structured approach to conducting and writing literature reviews. It covers the purpose and critical functions of literature reviews, including summarizing, synthesizing, and organizing research. Participants learn about writing critically, paraphrasing, referencing, and avoiding plagiarism. The workshop also emphasizes the importance of narrowing research topics and structuring literature reviews effectively. Additionally, it introduces the role of AI in streamlining the research process, from finding relevant literature to ensuring logical flow and coherence in writing.
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2024
Presenting Your Research Better
Matsue, Japan
This workshop focuses on enhancing research presentation skills, particularly for graduate students. It emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating research to foster collaboration, gain feedback, and advance academic careers. Key areas include verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, designing impactful slides, and using storytelling to make research more engaging. The workshop also introduces the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, providing strategies for presenting complex ideas concisely and creatively. Interactive activities help participants apply these concepts in practice.
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2023
Designing and Facilitating an EMI Intercultural Communication Course at a Japanese University
Sendai, Japan
In this workshop, I share some of the findings from my research project, Understanding Intercultural Development. Specifically, I: (a) address issues in EMI education from an intercultural perspective, (b) explore ways in which these issues can be addressed, (c) share students' reflections on activities and assessments, and (d) consider whether these activities are effective in developing intercultural skills.
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Reflecting on Teaching Practice and Assessment Design for English Reading and Writing Classes
Suita, Japan
In this workshop, I discuss my teaching practices and assessment design used in general English classes focused on reading and writing. Specifically, I discuss (a) the interactive nature of classes using various technologies and (b) how I implement different forms of assessment to examine students' language abilities.
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