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AI Avatar VR Speaking Practice: Effects on Speaking Proficiency and Anxiety in Japanese EFL Learners Preparing to Study Abroad (96654)

Session Information: Foreign Languages Education & Applied Linguistics | Session Chair: Andreea Cervatiuc

Sunday, 4 January 2026 13:05
Session: Session 3 (Parallel)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303A
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

About the Presenter(s): Dr Yukie Saito is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Chuo University in Japan

Abstract Teaser: This presentation reports the results of a study examining the effects of AI-avatar-based virtual reality (VR) speaking practice on speaking proficiency and foreign language anxiety (FLA) among Japanese EFL learners preparing for study abroad. In Japan, where opportunities for authentic…

Mediation Found in Intercultural Communication Within Multicultural Classes (102996)

Session Information: Foreign Languages Education & Applied Linguistics | Session Chair: Andreea Cervatiuc

Sunday, 4 January 2026 13:30
Session: Session 3 (Parallel)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303A
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

About the Presenter(s): Dr Etsuko Yamada is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Hokkaido University in Japan

Abstract Teaser: This study explores the concept of mediation as clearly formulated in the CEFR (Common European Reference for Languages) Companion Volume (2018). The CEFR had a significant impact on language education over the past few decades. One significant difference between the…

Multimodal Approaches to Teaching Additional Languages (98317)

Session Information: Foreign Languages Education & Applied Linguistics | Session Chair: Andreea Cervatiuc

Sunday, 4 January 2026 13:55
Session: Session 3 (Parallel)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303A
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

About the Presenter(s): Dr Andreea Cervatiuc is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at University of British Columbia in Canada

Abstract Teaser: This presentation will report on a recent conceptual research study that analyzes multimodal additional language teaching, drawing on relevant research (Diamantopoulou, & Ørevik, 2021; Magnusson, & Godhe, 2019). The presentation will begin with a discussion of the differences between traditional…

Japanese Learners Embrace AI: Reducing Anxiety and Enhancing Fluency, Autonomy and Confidence in English Practice (98231)

Session Information: Foreign Languages Education & Applied Linguistics | Session Chair: David Aline

Sunday, 4 January 2026 14:35
Session: Session 4 (Parallel)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303A
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

About the Presenter(s): HAMMETT DAVID is a teacher of English of at the university level in Hokkaido, Japan. His academic research has been centered on online materials. Currently, he is researching A.I. tools and their potential roles in language learning.

Abstract Teaser: Can artificial intelligence (AI) reshape English practice for non-native learners? This study explores 15 Japanese university students’ engagement and perceptions of a dialogue-based AI speaking platform over a 15-week semester. Focusing on willingness to use AI, it examines impacts on…

How Informal Digital Habits Shape Vocabulary Growth Among Saudi EFL Learners (96222)

Session Information: Foreign Languages Education & Applied Linguistics | Session Chair: David Aline

Sunday, 4 January 2026 15:00
Session: Session 4 (Parallel)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303A
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

About the Presenter(s): Dr. Mohammed Alshaikhi is an Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. His research focuses on second language vocabulary development, collocational knowledge, bilingualism, and EFL academic writing.

Abstract Teaser: While casual digital engagement—like browsing social media, streaming videos, or gaming—has become part of everyday life for Saudi university students, its impact on English vocabulary development remains underexplored. This study investigates how learners’ motivations for engaging in these digital activities…

Tour Guides’ Embodied Conduct for Preparing Visitors for Extended Informings of Sites of Interest: The Nexis of Language and Tourism (98381)

Session Information: Foreign Languages Education & Applied Linguistics | Session Chair: David Aline

Sunday, 4 January 2026 15:25
Session: Session 4 (Parallel)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303A
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

About the Presenter(s): Yuri Hosoda is Professor in the Graduate School of Humanities at Kanagawa University, Yokohama.

Abstract Teaser: This study elucidates the steps that tour guides take to initiate and launch extended informing sequences during guided tours in which English is used as a common language. We focus on how our findings can be utilized by teachers and…

Learners’ Construction of Opinions With Reported Speech During Task-Based Language Learning Activities: How Classroom Materials Are Employed in Student Discussions (98382)

Session Information: Foreign Languages Education & Applied Linguistics | Session Chair: David Aline

Sunday, 4 January 2026 15:50
Session: Session 4 (Parallel)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303A
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

About the Presenter(s): David Aline is Professor in the Graduate School of Humanities at Kanagawa University, Yokohama. His research interests include second language acquisition through conversation analysis.

Abstract Teaser: Classroom interactional research on task-based language teaching and learning has examined learners' selection of linguistic resources while they maintain a primary focus on meaning. This presentation outlines how Japanese university students of English present their interactional competence through deployment of…

Reducing Prejudice and Enhancing Critical Consciousness Through Intragroup Dialogue-Based Multicultural Social Justice Group Counseling (102851)

Session Information: Education, Sustainability and Society | Session Chair: Natasha Murray-Everett

Sunday, 4 January 2026 09:30
Session: Session 1 (Parallel)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303B
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

About the Presenter(s):

Abstract Teaser: Discussions on group counseling approaches that actively promote social justice remain limited, highlighting the need to examine how multicultural social justice frameworks can be effectively integrated into group processes and outcomes. This study aimed to develop and evaluate an Intragroup…

Utilizing Sustainability Frameworks to Counter Anti-DEI Efforts (100853)

Session Information: Education, Sustainability and Society | Session Chair: Natasha Murray-Everett

Sunday, 4 January 2026 09:55
Session: Session 1 (Parallel)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303B
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

About the Presenter(s): J. Cody Nielsen- Assistant Professor of Higher Education and HESA Coordinator. Interests- addressing issues of white christian hegemony, supremacy, and privilege within education settings.

Abstract Teaser: Over the past two years, U.S. Higher Education institutions have been under significant attack regarding their work on of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) which has become a hallmark of work on supporting marginalized identities for more than 30 years.…

Inclusivity for LGBT+ Visually Impaired Learners Living in Residential Schools for the Blind (98678)

Session Information: Education, Sustainability and Society | Session Chair: Natasha Murray-Everett

Sunday, 4 January 2026 10:20
Session: Session 1 (Parallel)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303B
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

About the Presenter(s): LINDOKUHLE UBISI (PhD) is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of South Africa. His research interests are within the psychology of sexual minorities, including the sexuality of children, LGBT+, and disabled persons.

Abstract Teaser: While notions of family and community are being expanded, challenged, and reimagined within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT+) community, so has the meaning of alternative kinship and diverse expressions of belonging in sub-communities such as LGBT+ learners with…

The Impact on Students of Color Who Engage in Race Dialogue: A Case Study (102135)

Session Information: Education, Sustainability and Society | Session Chair: Natasha Murray-Everett

Sunday, 4 January 2026 10:45
Session: Session 1 (Parallel)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303B
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

About the Presenter(s): Dr. Murray-Everett serves as an Associate Professor of Elementary Education at Rowan University.

Abstract Teaser: Research on race-focused intergroup dialogue (IGD) in college settings has largely found positive outcomes for participating students, providing evidence of their increased racial understanding. Building upon existing IGD research that demonstrates broad benefits for its participants, this study offers a…

Early Childhood Science Education in Bedouin Communities (102284)

Session Information: Humanities - Teaching and Learning | Session Chair: Manca Sustarsic

Sunday, 4 January 2026 13:05
Session: Session 3 (Parallel)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303B
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

About the Presenter(s): Dr. Saleem Abu Jaber is head of the department of Arabic language and literature at Achva Academic College,where he is also an academic advisor. He is responsible for ensuring the accessibility of higher education to the College’s Arab students.

Abstract Teaser: The Bedouin in Israel live mainly in unrecognized and recognized villages in the south of the country. The connection between Bedouin society and Israeli society at large is replete with social and political challenges. Teaching science in early childhood affects…

Enhancing Preschool Quality: A Survey of CLASS Training Effectiveness in Hawaiʻi (100902)

Session Information: Humanities - Teaching and Learning | Session Chair: Manca Sustarsic

Sunday, 4 January 2026 13:30
Session: Session 3 (Parallel)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303B
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

About the Presenter(s): Dr Sustarsic is an Evaluation Specialist at the Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa.

Abstract Teaser: The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) is a research-based observational assessment tool designed to enhance program quality. Over the past decades, CLASS has been used as an instrument to assess teacher-student interactions and classroom quality in pre-K classrooms (Hongli, 2019;…

Every Child Belongs: Exploring Teachers’ Beliefs About Inclusion in Omani Kindergartens (103067)

Session Information: Humanities - Teaching and Learning | Session Chair: Manca Sustarsic

Sunday, 4 January 2026 13:55
Session: Session 3 (Parallel)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303B
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

About the Presenter(s): Dr Al Salmi is currently an Associate Professor at the department of Early Education, College of Education, Sullen Qaboos University, Oman

Abstract Teaser: This study explores the attitudes of female kindergarten teachers (N = 169) in the Sultanate of Oman toward the educational inclusion of children with disabilities. Using a digital survey, the research examined teachers’ perspectives across two key domains: the Learning…

The Effects of a Culture of Belonging on Indigenous Students in Junior High (96101)

Session Information: Education, Sustainability & Society | Session Chair: Kari Moana Te Rongopatahi

Sunday, 4 January 2026 14:35
Session: Session 4 (Parallel)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303B
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

About the Presenter(s): Cori Fraser has been the Principal of Westmount Jr High with Edmonton Public Schools since 2020. She is dedicated to creating a space where all students, teachers and parents feel welcome and have a strong sense of belonging.

Abstract Teaser: The research highlights the crucial role of cultivating a culture of belonging in schools, particularly for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) students. It underscores the significance of intentional efforts by school leaders to create inclusive environments, which can…

Persian Dance from Cultural Survival to Resistance (101631)

Session Information: Education, Sustainability & Society | Session Chair: Kari Moana Te Rongopatahi

Sunday, 4 January 2026 15:00
Session: Session 4 (Parallel)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303B
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

About the Presenter(s): Shahrzad Hamzeh is a PhD candidate in Visual and Performing Arts at UT Dallas. Her research and creative work explore the intersections of Persian dance, memory, and cultural identity, with a focus on the body as a site of resistance and healing.

Abstract Teaser: Persian Dance with its long roots in cultural expression has served as a tool for resistance during the different eras in Iran. It is not only an art form but it has also become a way to start conversations in…

Navigating Challenges and Enhancing Access: A Case Study of Infant and Toddler Program in Hawaiʻi (100903)

Session Information: Education, Sustainability & Society | Session Chair: Kari Moana Te Rongopatahi

Sunday, 4 January 2026 15:25
Session: Session 4 (Parallel)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303B
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

About the Presenter(s): Dr Sustarsic is an Evaluation Specialist at the Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa.

Abstract Teaser: The United States has faced a significant shortage of infant and toddler childcare seats, with demand exceeding available spaces (Jessen-Howard, 2020). Infant and Toddler childcare has been critical in early childhood education, as it offers a safe and stable environment…

Waves of Resistance: Beyond the Illusion of Inclusion (98491)

Session Information: Education, Sustainability & Society | Session Chair: Kari Moana Te Rongopatahi

Sunday, 4 January 2026 15:50
Session: Session 4 (Parallel)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303B
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

About the Presenter(s): Kari Moana Te Rongopatahi is currently a senior lecturer in Māori education at the University of Canterbury, Aotearoa New Zealand

Abstract Teaser: This presentation critically explores the contested waters of Indigenous knowledge integration within contemporary educational frameworks. Using Māori knowledge systems (mātauranga Māori) in Aotearoa New Zealand as a critical case study, this research demonstrates that current educational institutions cannot accommodate authentic…

Competition Law Harmonization for Cross-Border Digital Trade (102686)

Session Information: Humanities - Globalisation | Session Chair: Sei Shishido

Sunday, 4 January 2026 12:40
Session: Session 3 (Parallel)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 304A
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

About the Presenter(s): Dr. Shin-Ru Cheng is currently an assistant professor at the Graduate School of Law and Hakubi Center at Kyoto University, Japan.

Abstract Teaser: Cross-border digital trade (CBDT)—the online transactions that occur across countries—plays a vital role in driving global economic growth. Since harmonization of laws is essential to continue this momentum, key trade treaties such as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and the Comprehensive…

From Data Hunt to Data Vault: A Closed-Chain Solution for Antitrust Compliance (96999)

Session Information: Humanities - Globalisation | Session Chair: Sei Shishido

Sunday, 4 January 2026 13:05
Session: Session 3 (Parallel)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 304A
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

About the Presenter(s): Sei Shishido is an Associate Professor at Seikei University, specializing in competition law and digital regulation. His research focuses on antitrust in digital markets, and he is currently writing a book on Japanese competition policy and case stud

Abstract Teaser: This research proposes a novel framework to reduce the investigative burden on governmental agencies such as the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) by leveraging permissioned blockchain technology. In current antitrust enforcement, regulatory bodies must expend significant resources to collect, verify,…


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