Schedule
This is a tentative schedule until abstracts and time slots can be confirmed.
Individual presentations are 25 minutes, including 5 minutes for questions.
Information for Presenters
The venue's computer is a PC. If you prefer to use your own Mac, please bring your own, with appropriate adapters.
VGA cable connection is possible but HDMI is preferred, and provides a much better quality connection, especially for sound
Saturday Overview
Main Room
10:30-10:40 Opening Ceremony
10:40-11:05 P. Matheison & Y. Sakai, "Preparing Students for English-Medium Home Nursing in Challenging Circumstances"
11:10-11:35 J. Tomei & D. Ostman, "Academic Writing and the Database of Immigrant Narratives"
11:40-12:05 J. Hensley, "Japanese Nursing Professionals’ Firsthand Experience with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Patients"
12:05-12:10 Announcements
12:10-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:30 Plenary Session: Yayoi Shimota, R.N., "From Words to Wellness – Nursing Across the Language Barrier"
2:30-2:40 Break
2:40-3:05 JALT Invited Speaker: S, Hoggard, "A Rapid Increase of Foreign Workers in Japanese Hospitals – What Could Go Wrong?"
3:10-3:35 B. McBean, "The Value of Content-Based English Instruction for Medical Professionals"
3:40-4:05 M, Sando, "Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Student Exchange Program with a Top University in China"
4:10-4:35 N. Rin, M. Matsuzaka, & Y. Momori, "Clinical Attachment in Korea: Study Abroad Programs"
Small Room
10:40-11:05 I. Dryden & T. Ueda, "'Social Networking Approach' in Nursing English Pedagogy: Support for Students in Their Identity Transition Process"
11:10-11:35 S. Capper, "Exploring the Transformative Online Learning System, ZenGengo"
11:40-12:05 J. Hensley, "Japanese Nursing Professionals’ Firsthand Experience with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Patients"
12:10-1:30 Poster Session: A. Sato, M. Okumura, & Y. Atsumi, "Exploring the Benefits of International Experiences for Nursing Students: Insights from Nursing Students"
2:40-3:05 J. Kimura: "Vocabulary for the Pharmaceutical Sciences. Which Words?"
3:10-3:35 A. Simpson: "An Intensive English Speaking Simulated Patient and Case Presentation Project"
3:40-4:05 R. Franklin: "Activities for Including a Nursing Vocabulary List (NVL) into Your Courses."
4:10-4:35 C. Kato: "Reinforcing Interactional Communication Skills in Japanese Nursing ESP Classrooms through Extensive Reading Interactive Activities"
Sunday Overview
Main Room
9:00-9:05 Opening Welcome
9:05-9:30 D. Velasco, "Being an Empathic Active Listener"
9:35-10:00 N. Duff, "Voicing Confidence: The Impact of Positive Self-Talk on Speaking Test Performance"
10:05-10:30 M. Nabuchi, "The Significance of English Proficiency in Nursing Practice: Voices from Nurses"
10:30 -10:40 Break
10:40 -11:05 T. lnada, "Psychological Factors and Grades in English and Nursing Education"
11:10-11:35 A. Crosby, "Silence in English Classes: Differing Perceptions Between Western and Japanese Teachers"
11:45 -11:55 Closing Ceremony
12:00 -13:00 AGM
Small Room
9:05-9:30 M. Chang, "The Wounded Healer"
9:35-10:00 Y. Atsumi: "Integrating Authentic Learning Experiences for Nursing Students: Scaffolding Across Nursing, English, and Exchange Programs"
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