MCDONOUGH BEN
Organization
School of Economics
Research Fields, Keywords
Computer-Assisted Language Learning, Task-Based Learning, L2 Learner Identity
Teaching and Research Fields
The main focus of my approach is to create a space where learners feel at ease to communicate with their peers and present their ideas in small groups as they progress through English acquisition. Task-based Lessons utilize input delivered by a range of international speakers, in line with principles of English as a Lingua Franca. Student-centered tasks and activities are designed to reduce anxiety, improve comradery, and allow learners to discover and develop their identity as English speakers. How students of English perceive themselves in relation to their native language-speaking identity is one of my areas of research.
I am also interested in conducting research into how online language learning tasks influence learner autonomy and motivation to learn a second language beyond the classroom environment. In particular, my research focuses on learner responses and feedback about their experiences of using various LMS applications in conjunction with the course textbooks.
I am also interested in conducting research into how online language learning tasks influence learner autonomy and motivation to learn a second language beyond the classroom environment. In particular, my research focuses on learner responses and feedback about their experiences of using various LMS applications in conjunction with the course textbooks.
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Graduate school:Temple University Japan
Course:M.S.Ed in TESOL
Course completed:Master's Course
Completion status:Completed
Country:Japan
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Degree name:BA (Hons) Animation
Classified degree field:Humanities & Social Sciences / Design
Conferring institution:University of Central Lancashire
Acquisition way:Coursework
Date of acquisition:2004.05
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Research field:Humanities & Social Sciences / Linguistics
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Language: English
Title: Teaching Verb Tenses: Auto- Input Production and Analysis Through Artifact-Mediated Collaboration
Journal name: Temple University Japan Studies in Applied Linguistics vol.110 (p.1 - 28)
Date of publication: 2016.11
Author(s): McDonough, B.Type of publication: Research paper (bulletin of university, research institution)
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Language: English
Title: Scaffolding the Writing Process of a Film Review
Journal name: Temple University Japan Studies in Applied Linguistics vol.104 (p.1 - 28)
Date of publication: 2016.04
Author(s): McDonough, B.Type of publication: Research paper (bulletin of university, research institution)
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Language: English
Title: Approaches to Teaching English in the Japanese Context
Journal name: Temple University Japan Studies in Applied Linguistics vol.102 (p.15 - 18)
Date of publication: 2015.04
Author(s): McDonough, B.Type of publication: Research paper (bulletin of university, research institution)
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Language:English
Conference name:Kyoto Sangyo University Annual Zengaku Colloquium
International/Domestic presentation:Domestic presentation
Presentation date：2018.02
Title:Dixit: Creativity in Communication
Presentation type:Oral presentation (general)
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Language:English
Conference name:JACET 56th International Convention
International/Domestic presentation:Domestic presentation
Presentation date：2017.08
Title:Contribution to English Language Teaching from a Pragmatic Approach: A Discussion on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Textbook Materials and Teaching Methods for Conversation and Writing
Presentation type:Oral presentation (general)
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Language:English
Conference name:Kobe City JET Job Training
International/Domestic presentation:Domestic presentation
Presentation date：2010.07
Title:Team Teaching
Presentation type:Oral presentation (invited, special)