Personnel Information

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Craig Mertens

Organization
Language Center
Research Fields, Keywords
Self-Directed Learning, Content and Language Integrated Learning, Thinking Routines, Fluency, Self-Directed Learning, Content and Language Integrated Learning, Thinking Routines, Fluency
Research Outline
In the EFL field, my research interests include a variety of interests. First, I am interested in self-directed learning, being consulting students on a learning plan for English proficiency exams or plans on study abroad. Second, I have built tasks and courses focusing on CLIL and using art history, music, pop culture, science and other fields as the base of the content. Third, I often use thinking routines in classes to help promote critical thinking skills in every course. And finally, I am looking at ways to use technology to help improve student fluency. It is my hope that I am able to continue to pursue these interests and also develop others in the near future
Syllabus information URL
https://syllabus.kwansei.ac.jp/uniasv2/UnSSOLoginControlFree?REQ_ACTION_DO=/AGA030PLS01Action.do?REQ_FUNCTION_JUMP_START_FLG=1&SLB_LINK_DISP_FLG=689&TCH_NO=136053&REQ_PRFR_FUNC_ID=AGA030
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  • Degree name:Master of Education
    Classified degree field:Humanities & Social Sciences / Foreign language education
    Conferring institution:Temple University
    Acquisition way:Coursework
    Date of acquisition:2010.05

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  • Affiliation:Kwansei Gakuin University
    Department:Language Center
    Title:Instructor of English as a Foreign Language
    Date:2022.04 -

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Research Areas 【 display / non-display 】

  • Research field:Humanities & Social Sciences / Foreign language education

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Papers 【 display / non-display 】

  • Language: English
    Title: The Impact of Intercultural Interactions on Students’ Outcomes, Motivation, and Attitudes in an EFL Speaking Course
    Journal name: Kwansei University Foreign Language Journal
    Date of publication: 2023.03
    Author(s): Craig Mertens, Tom Stringer

    Type of publication: Research paper (bulletin of university, research institution)
    Co-author classification: Single Author

  • Language: English
    Title: Remote SALC Practices in a Pandemic: One University's Initial Approach and Subsequent Revisions
    Journal name: JASAL Journal 2021
    Date of publication: 2021.02
    Author(s): Shari Yamamoto, Tom Mach, Craig Mertens, Greg Sholdt, Tom Stringer

    Type of publication: Research paper (conference, symposium, etc.)
    Co-author classification: Single Author

  • Language: English
    Title: Critical Thinking Skills in an EFL Task at a Self-Access Learning Center
    Journal name: Journal of the Institute for Language and Culture, Konan University
    Date of publication: 2019.03
    Author(s): Craig Mertens

    Type of publication: Research paper (bulletin of university, research institution)
    Co-author classification: Single Author

  • Language: English
    Title: Thinking Routines in the EFL Classroom
    Journal name: Journal of the Institute or Language and Culture, Konan
    Date of publication: 2018.03
    Author(s): Craig Mertens

    Type of publication: Research paper (bulletin of university, research institution)
    Co-author classification: Single Author

  • Language: English
    Title: Teaching Art History to EFL Students.
    Journal name: Kwansei Gakuin University. Foreign Language Journal
    Date of publication: 2015.02
    Author(s): Craig Mertens

    Type of publication: Research paper (bulletin of university, research institution)
    Co-author classification: Single Author

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Presentations 【 display / non-display 】

  • Language: English
    Conference name: JASAL2020 National Conference
    International/Domestic presentation: International presentation
    Holding date: 2020.12
    Title: Adapting a Self-Access Learning Program for Emergency Remote Learning.
    Presentation type: Oral presentation (general)

  • Language: English
    Conference name: JASAL2019 National Conference.
    International/Domestic presentation: International presentation
    Holding date: 2019.11 - 2019.12
    Title: Enhancing EFL Student Motivation for Greater Self-Access Learning.
    Presentation type: Oral presentation (general)

  • Language: English
    Conference name: PanSIG 2019.
    International/Domestic presentation: International presentation
    Holding date: 2019.05
    Title: Task Variety for Self-Access Centers.
    Presentation type: Oral presentation (general)

  • Language: English
    Conference name: TESOL 2017
    International/Domestic presentation: International presentation
    Holding date: 2017.03
    Title: Thinking Routines and Presentation Pieces Using CLIL in the EFL Classroom.
    Presentation type: Oral presentation (general)

  • Language: English
    Conference name: Kwansei Gakuin Economics Department. Nishinomiya, Japan.
    International/Domestic presentation: International presentation
    Holding date: 2017.02
    Title: Teaching Presentations in the EFL Classroom.
    Presentation type: Oral presentation (general)

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