Michael J. Rupp, PhD
Associate Professor, Tokai UniversityDepartment of Community & Social StudiesSchool of Humanities and ScienceMichael J. Rupp, PhD
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Tokai University, Kyushu Campus, 9-1-1 Toroku, Higashi-Ku Kumamoto, Japan 〒862-8652096-386-2713 (5705)Office: N1301B
michaelrupp@tokai.ac.jp
ラップ・マイケル准教授、文理融合学部地域社会学Office: 新一号館三階 (N1301B) Phone: 096-386-2713 (ext. 5705)
東海大学 九州キャンパス[熊本キャンパス] 東海大学 熊本校舎 (096-382-1141)〒862-8652 熊本県熊本市東区渡鹿9-1-1
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michaelrupp@tokai.ac.jp
ラップ・マイケル准教授、文理融合学部地域社会学Office: 新一号館三階 (N1301B) Phone: 096-386-2713 (ext. 5705)
東海大学 九州キャンパス[熊本キャンパス] 東海大学 熊本校舎 (096-382-1141)〒862-8652 熊本県熊本市東区渡鹿9-1-1
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Publications
Publications
20. Development and initial validation of the Interaction Anxiety in Group Work (IAGWS) Scale
20. Development and initial validation of the Interaction Anxiety in Group Work (IAGWS) Scale
Xethakis LJ, Rupp M, Plummer BRB and Kawagoe T (2025) Development and initial validation of the Interaction Anxiety in Group Work (IAGWS) Scale. Front. Educ. 10:1602748. doi: 10.3389/feduc.2025.1602748https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/education/articles/10.3389/feduc.2025.1602748/full
19. Why Students Feel Anxious in Group Work: An Investigation into Students' Perspectives on the Sources of Their Anxious Experiences in Group Work
19. Why Students Feel Anxious in Group Work: An Investigation into Students' Perspectives on the Sources of Their Anxious Experiences in Group Work
Xethakis, L.J., Rupp, M. J. & Plummer, B. (2024). Why Students Feel Anxious in Group Work: An Investigation into Students' Perspectives on the Sources of Their Anxious Experiences in Group Work. Frontiers in Education 9, 1461747 doi: 10.3389/feduc.2024.1461747https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/education/articles/10.3389/feduc.2024.1461747/full
18. The Psychometric Properties of the Short Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale in the Japanese SLA Context
18. The Psychometric Properties of the Short Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale in the Japanese SLA Context
Xethakis, L.J. & Rupp, M. J. (2024). The Psychometric Properties of the Short Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale in the Japanese SLA Context. Journal of The School of Humanities and Science of Tokai University, 2, 25-38. http://www2.kuma.u-tokai.ac.jp/bunrikiyou/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024_03_LarryJ.pdf
17. Validity and Reliability of the Interaction and Audience Anxiousness Scale in the Japanese SLA Context
17. Validity and Reliability of the Interaction and Audience Anxiousness Scale in the Japanese SLA Context
Xethakis, L.J. & Rupp, M. J. (2023). Validity and Reliability of the Interaction and Audience Anxiousness Scale in the Japanese SLA Context. Bulletin of The School of Humanities and Science of Tokai University, 1, 1-10. 東海大学文理融合学部紀要1(2022年)1頁~10頁http://www2.kuma.u-tokai.ac.jp/bunrikiyou/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ab880e06165f7786e43125cbb949991e.pdf
Kawagoe, T., Rupp, M. J., Kanekama, Y., & Thorell, L. (2022). The development of the Japanese version of the Adult executive functioning inventory (J-ADEXI): Using item-response theory to optimize the questionnaire. The Proceedings of the Annual Convention of the Japanese Psychological Association, 86, 244. DOI https://doi.org/10.4992/pacjpa.86.0_2am-033-pd
15. The Psychometric Properties of the Brief Kambara Locus of Control Scale
15. The Psychometric Properties of the Brief Kambara Locus of Control Scale
Rupp, M. J. & Isemonger, I.M. (2020). The psychometric properties of the brief Kambara locus of control scale. In D. Roy & J. Blake (eds), The PanSIG Journal 2019 (pp. 268-275). Kobe: Japan: JALT: ISBN 978-4-901352-57-4https://pansig.org/publications/2019/PanSIG_2019_Journal.pdf#page=274
14. Gaining an Emic Perspective on Streamed Versus Mixed-level EFL Classes at the Tertiary Level in Japan
14. Gaining an Emic Perspective on Streamed Versus Mixed-level EFL Classes at the Tertiary Level in Japan
Rodriguez-Yagi & Rupp, M. J. (2020). Gaining an Emic Perspective on Streamed Versus Mixed-Level EFL Classes at the Tertiary Level in Japan. In Proceedings of School of Agriculture, Tokai University, 39, 1-7. 東海大学紀要 農学部39: 1-7. (2020) ISSN 2432-7204 http://www2.kuma.u-tokai.ac.jp/kiyounougaku/pdf/tokai-agri-proceedings-39.pdf
13. Academic English and Curriculum Development: Materials Evaluation Under a Content Based Instruction (CBI) Rationale
13. Academic English and Curriculum Development: Materials Evaluation Under a Content Based Instruction (CBI) Rationale
Rodriguez-Yagi, M., Isemonger, I., Rupp, M. J., & Minor, D. (2019). Academic English and Curriculum Development: Materials Evaluation Under a Content Based Instruction (CBI) Rationale. In Proceedings of School of Agriculture, Tokai University, 38. 東海大学紀要 農学部38 (2018) ISSN 2432-7204http://www2.kuma.u-tokai.ac.jp/kiyounougaku/pdf/tokai-agri-proceedings-38.pdf
12. Developing a New Locus of Control Instrument: The Abridged Kambara Scale
12. Developing a New Locus of Control Instrument: The Abridged Kambara Scale
Rupp, M. J. & Isemonger, I. (2018). Developing a new locus of control instrument: The abridged Kambara scale. In A. B. Gallagher (ed), PanSIG Journal 2017 (pp. 166-173). Akita, Japan: JALT: ISBN 978-4-901352-57-4http://pansig.org/publications/2017/2017_PanSIG_Journal.pdfhttp://pansig.org/pansig-publications
11. Developing Academic English for the New Curriculum at Tokai University
11. Developing Academic English for the New Curriculum at Tokai University
Rodriguez-Yagi, M., Minor, D., Rupp, M. J., & Isemonger, I. (2018). Developing Academic English for the New Curriculum at Tokai University. In Proceedings of School of Agriculture, Tokai University, 37, 17-23. 東海大学紀要 農学部37: 17-23 (2017) ISSN 2432-7204 http://www2.kuma.u-tokai.ac.jp/kiyounougaku/http://www2.kuma.u-tokai.ac.jp/kiyounougaku/pdf/tokai-agri-proceedings-37.pdf
10. An Exploratory Factor Analysis of Scores Generated by the Kambara Locus of Control Scale in the Japanese High-School Population
10. An Exploratory Factor Analysis of Scores Generated by the Kambara Locus of Control Scale in the Japanese High-School Population
Rupp, M. J. (2017b). An exploratory factor analysis of scores generated by the Kambara locus of control scale in the Japanese high-school population. Kumamoto University Studies in Social and Cultural Science, 15. 271-304. 熊本大学社会文化研究, 15. ISSN 1348-530Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/2298/36763https://kumadai.repo.nii.ac.jp/?action=repository_uri&item_id=29845&file_id=21&file_no=1
9. Recommended Modifications to the Kambara Locus of Control Scale based on Mixed Methods Analysis
9. Recommended Modifications to the Kambara Locus of Control Scale based on Mixed Methods Analysis
Rupp, M. J. (2017a). Recommended modifications to the Kambara locus of control scale based on mixed methods analysis. In Proceedings of School of Agriculture, Tokai University, 36. 23-36. ISSN 1883-1516 東海大学紀要農学部第36巻:23-36 (2017)http://www2.kuma.u-tokai.ac.jp/kiyounougaku/pdf/tokai-agri-proceedings-36.pdfhttp://www2.kuma.u-tokai.ac.jp/kiyounougaku/
8. Using Focus Groups for Qualitative Feedback on Psychometric Instruments
8. Using Focus Groups for Qualitative Feedback on Psychometric Instruments
Rupp, M. J. (2016b). Using focus groups for qualitative feedback on psychometric instruments. In G. Brooks, M. Porter, D. Fujimoto, & D. Tatsuki (Eds.), The 2015 PanSIG Journal (pp. 162-179). Kobe, Japan: JALT. ISBN 978-4-901352-49-9 http://pansig.org/publications/2015/2015pansigjournal.pdfhttp://pansig.org/pansig-publications
7. Examining the Kambara Locus of Control Scale
7. Examining the Kambara Locus of Control Scale
Rupp, M. J. (2016a). Examining the Kambara Locus of Control Scale. International Journal of Social and Cultural Studies, 9, 47-69. ISSN 1882-9260http://hdl.handle.net/2298/34463https://kumadai.repo.nii.ac.jp/?action=repository_uri&item_id=29462&file_id=21&file_no=1
6. Meeting Teacher Goals through Collaborative Lesson Study: Improvements in Classroom English
6. Meeting Teacher Goals through Collaborative Lesson Study: Improvements in Classroom English
Rupp, M. J. (2015c). Meeting teacher goals through collaborative lesson study: Improvements in classroom English usage. In G. Brooks, M. Grogan, & M. Porter (Eds.), The 2014 PanSIG Conference Proceedings, (pp. 210-216). Miyazaki, Japan: JALT. ISBN 978-4-901352-42-0http://www.pansig.org/sites/default/files/pansig2014proceedings.pdfhttp://www.pansig.org/index.php?language=en
5. Helping Pre-service Teachers Enter the Community of Practice of Professional Educators through Collaborative Lesson Study
5. Helping Pre-service Teachers Enter the Community of Practice of Professional Educators through Collaborative Lesson Study
Rupp, M. J. (2015b). Helping pre-service teachers enter the community of practice of professional educators through collaborative lesson study. In Proceedings of School of Agriculture, Tokai University, 34, 31-37. 東海大学紀要 農学部34: 31-37 (2015) ISSN 1883-1516http://www2.kuma.u-tokai.ac.jp/kiyounougaku/pdf/tokai-agri-proceedings-34.pdf
4. Social Constructivism as the Theoretical Underpinning of Collaboration in Teacher Training
4. Social Constructivism as the Theoretical Underpinning of Collaboration in Teacher Training
Rupp, M. J. (2015a). Social constructivism as the theoretical underpinning for the employment of collaborative approaches such as lesson study towards teacher development. International Journal of Social and Cultural Studies, 8, 17-34. ISSN 1882-9260http://hdl.handle.net/2298/32362https://kumadai.repo.nii.ac.jp/?action=repository_uri&item_id=28995&file_id=21&file_no=1
3. (PhD Thesis) Learner Autonomy, Locus of Control (LoC) and Foreign Language Learning: Validation of the Structural Properties of Scores Hypothesized in the Kambara Locus of Control Scale (K-LoCS)
3. (PhD Thesis) Learner Autonomy, Locus of Control (LoC) and Foreign Language Learning: Validation of the Structural Properties of Scores Hypothesized in the Kambara Locus of Control Scale (K-LoCS)
学習者の自律性、統制の所在と外国語学習 ―鎌原の統制の所在尺度における仮説としての得点構造特性の妥当性検証―Rupp, M. J. (2017) (PhD Thesis) Kumamoto Universityhttp://hdl.handle.net/2298/37843
2. (MA Thesis) Investigating the Application of Collaborative Lesson Study in a Japanese Junior High School
2. (MA Thesis) Investigating the Application of Collaborative Lesson Study in a Japanese Junior High School
Rupp, M. J. (2014) MA Thesis, Kumamoto Univeristy, Japan
1. (Research Report) Development and Implementation of a Comprehensive Speaking Test for Japanese Junior High School Students: Focusing on Accuracy and Fluency.
1. (Research Report) Development and Implementation of a Comprehensive Speaking Test for Japanese Junior High School Students: Focusing on Accuracy and Fluency.
Harada, N. & Rupp, M. J. (2003). Development and implementation of a comprehensive speaking test for Japanese junior high school students: focusing on accuracy and fluency. Kumamoto University Educational Department attached Junior High School Practical Research Collection for the year 2003, "Echoes". 平成１４年度実践収録『響き」熊本大学教育学部附属中学校 <<Heisei 14 Nendo Jissen Shuuroku "Hibiki". Kumamoto Daigaku Kyouiku Gakubu Fuzoku Chuugakkou>>
Other Publications
Other Publications
(Textbook) Global English (1st and 2nd editions)
Mortenson, R. & Rupp, M. J. (2015). Global English (second edition). Kumamoto University Educational Reform Strategy Committee. Kamome Publishing. 熊本大学「教育改革戦略会議」（株）かもめ印刷(Textbook) Global English (1st and 2nd editions)
Presentations
Presentations
6. The Role of Social Anxiety in Pair and Group Work
Sojo University Teaching & Learning Forum 2023, Feb 18, 2023.6. The Role of Social Anxiety in Pair and Group Work
5. Creating a Japanese version of the adult execution function survey questionnaire (J-ADEXI)
The Japanese Psychological Association 86th annual meeting, Sep. 9, 2022.5. Creating a Japanese version of the adult execution function survey questionnaire (J-ADEXI)
4. Refining the Kambara Locus of Control Instrument
PanSIG 2019, MAY 17-19, 2019 AT KONAN UNIVERSITY, CUBE CAMPUS, NISHINOMIYA, HYOGO PREFECTURE4. Refining the Kambara Locus of Control Instrument
3. Using a Mixed Methods Approach for Psychometric Instrument Investigation
PanSIG 2017, Akita International University (AIU)Akita City, Akita Prefecture, Japan, from Friday, May 19 to Sunday, May 21, 2017.3. Using a Mixed Methods Approach for Psychometric Instrument Investigation
2. Gaining Students' Insights into Psychometric Instruments using a Focus Group Approach
Kobe City University of Foreign Studies, May 17, 201514th National JALT PanSIG Conference2. Gaining Students' Insights into Psychometric Instruments using a Focus Group Approach
1. Effects of Lesson Study on Pre-service Teacher Training
Miyazaki Municipal University, May 11, 201413th National JALT PanSIG Conference 1. Effects of Lesson Study on Pre-service Teacher Training
Textbooks
Textbooks
Global English (2nd edition)
Mortenson, R. & Rupp, M. (2015). Global English (second edition). Kumamoto University Educational Reform Strategy Committee. Kamome Publishing. 熊本大学「教育改革戦略会議」（株）かもめ印刷Global English (2nd edition)
Global English
Mortenson, R. & Rupp, M. (2014). Global English. Kumamoto University Educational Reform Strategy Committee. Kamome Publishing. 熊本大学「教育改革戦略会議」（株）かもめ印刷Global English
Education
Education
PhD Applied Linguistics/TESOL (2017)
Kumamoto UniversityDoctoral Thesis: Learner Autonomy, Locus of Control (LoC) and Foreign Language Learning : Validation of the Structural Properties of Scores Hypothesized in the Kambara Locus of Control Scale (K-LoCS)PhD Applied Linguistics/TESOL (2017)
MA Applied Linguistics, TESOL/TEFL (2014)
Kumamoto University Master's Thesis: Investigating the Application of Collaborative Lesson Study in a Japanese Junior High School 熊本大学院 修士号 社会文化科学研究科博士前期課程文化学専攻英語教育専門職コース領域MA Applied Linguistics, TESOL/TEFL (2014)
B.A. Chinese Language & Literature B.A. Economics (Dual Degrees) (1995)
University of Washington, Seattle, WAワシントン大学, 文学部 中国語、経済学部 経済学B.A. Chinese Language & Literature B.A. Economics (Dual Degrees) (1995)
DLI Certified Working Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (1990)
Defense Language Institute (DLI), Monterey, CAChinese Mandarin Language Specialistアメリカ国防総省の防衛言語研究所 中国語 (北京語）専門DLI Certified Working Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (1990)
Work History
Work History
2022.04 - Now Associate ProfessorTokai University, Kumamoto, Department of Community & Social Studies東海大学 常勤講師
2020.04 - 2022.03 Tenured LecturerTokai University, Kumamoto, Kyushu Campus Liberal Arts Center東海大学 常勤講師
2016.04 - 2020.03 Full Time LecturerTokai University, Kumamoto, Kyushu Campus Liberal Arts Center東海大学 常勤講師
2017.04- Now Adjunct LecturerPrefectural University of Kumamoto, Management Faculty熊本県立大学、総合管理部 非常勤講師
2014.04 - 2016.03 Adjunct LecturerTokai University, Kumamoto, Kyushu Campus Liberal Arts Center東海大学 非常勤講師
2010.04 - 2017.03 Adjunct LecturerKumamoto Gakuen University, Schools of Hospitality; Economics and Legal Economics熊本学園大学 非常勤講師
2008.04 - 2015.03 Adjunct LecturerSojo University, Software Science Deptartment崇城大学 ソフトウェア・サイエンス 非常勤講師
2001.04 - 2017.03 Adjunct LecturerKumamoto University, General Education, Faculty of Education and Faculty of Arts & Letters 熊本大学、教育学部、文学部 非常勤講師
1998.08 - 2001.03 Full Time Staff (through dispatch agency)Translator/Interpreter and Technical English Instructor, HONDA MOTORS, Ozu, Kumamoto本田技研 翻訳・通訳・英語講師
1995.07 - 1998.07 Full Time InstructorJapan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program (文科相のジェット・プログラム)Elementary and Junior High School Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)Ariake Town, Kumamoto
1989.08 - 1993.05 Active Duty Enlisted US Army, Signals Intelligence Analyst, Chinese Mandarin Language Specialistアメリカ陸軍情報部
Academic Affiliations
Academic Affiliations
2018 - 2020 JALT PanSIG Peer Review Committee2017 - now Sojo University's annual Teaching and Learning Forum (SUTLF) Journal, Article Submission Peer Reviewer2017 - 2020 JALT, Nankyu Chapter, Program Chair
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