Event

Resistance is Normal: Barriers to Motivation and the Psychology of Learning

Saturday, December 2nd, 2017, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Speaker: Joseph Shaules (Juntendo University), Gabriela Schmidt (University of Tsukuba), Rob Fritz (Nagasaki University), Sumiko Miyafusa (Showa Women's University)

Join JII for a half-day workshop on the motivation and the psychology of language learning. We will be discussing JII’s current research project (sponsored by the Ministry of Education) into psychological resistance towards language and culture learning. Participants will learn state-of-the-art approaches to understanding motivation, share their approaches to engaging students, participate in an ongoing research project, and network with other dedicated educators. For more info and sign up, please see the event website.

Organization: Japan Intercultural Institute

Cost: free

Venue: Juntendo University, Ochanomizu Campus (map)

Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan

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