JALT's mission is to promote excellence in language learning, teaching, and research by providing opportunities for those involved in language education to meet, share, and collaborate.  

 全国語学教育学会は言語教育関係者が交流・共有・協働する機会を提供し、言語学習、教育、及び調査研究の発展に寄与します。

                                                    Environmental Accountability in Japanese Higher Education: Moving Beyond the Recycling Bin.  November 29, 2025.  Presenters: Stewart Markel & John Josh Bodoin

December 2024 - Present

Kobe JALT hosts and supports dynamic events that connect classroom practice, research, reflection, and global perspectives on language education.

• November 2025 – Environmental Accountability in Japanese Higher Education: Moving Beyond the Recycling
  Stewart Markel and John Joshua Jodoin
  The presenters offer a selective sampling of sustainability efforts by HEIs and their environmental accountability, highlighting specific examples from the North American and Japanese contexts.  

• September 2025 – From Insights to Action: A Teacher Development Event
  A full-day professional development event featuring multiple presenters and practical pathways from research insights to classroom action.

• July 2025 – Vocabulary in Context: Interaction in a CLIL Class
  Dr. Tim Greer
  An engaging session exploring vocabulary learning through interaction in CLIL classrooms.

• June 2025 – Strengths-Based Teaching & Inclusivity
  Shawna M. Carroll & Gretchen Clark
  A hands-on workshop focused on confronting ableism and building inclusive, learner-centered classrooms.

• May 2025 – Globalization & English Education in Japan
  Dr. Sho Kobayashi & Dr. Mahboubeh Rakshandehroo
  A research-driven look at how globalization and reform are reshaping English education in Japan.

• April 2025 – Autoethnography, Reflection & Self-Care
  Dr. Miso Kim (Osaka University)
  Exploring reflective practice, educator well-being, and professional growth.

• March 2025 – Supporting Student & Global Scholarship
  Proud sponsor of the SPIN Student Research Symposium and the Irish Studies in Asia Inaugural Conference, highlighting our commitment to student voices and international academic exchange.

• December 2024 – Classroom Activity Types & Cognitive Discourse Functions
  Stephen McNamara
  Practical insights into aligning classroom activities with meaningful language use.

Together, these events reflect Kobe JALT’s mission: building an inclusive, reflective, and globally connected community of educators.

Great language education grows from inclusive classrooms, reflective teachers, student voices, and global dialogue.

From JALT Year 2024 to today, Kobe JALT has hosted and supported a wide range of events—from hands-on teacher development and classroom-focused workshops to research talks on English education in Japan. We champion inclusive teaching, educator well-being, student research, and international academic exchange, bringing together educators, researchers, and learners from Japan and beyond.