My Interview on Classroom Engagement
I was interviewed about strategies to enhance engagement in English the classroom. Here is the English translation of the interview I did in Japanese (https://kknavi.jp/class/12518/). I appreciate the valuable opportunity given to me by 国際教育ナビ! The Key to Improving Engagement is "Emotional Stimulation" Q: What strategies have you used to engage students who are not […]
I Turned 27
I turned 27 on the 30th of January! This is my first time celebrating my birthday outside Japan, so it feels quite special. Since coming to the UK, I’m not sure if it’s because I haven’t fully adjusted to the environment yet, but I’ve already had a high fever four times – quite an odd […]
I went to Istanbul 🇹🇷
It’s already been around three months since I posted about heading to the UK. I’ve now settled into life here and recently completed Term 1 without any issues. While my days are busy with lectures and working on different research projects even as a first-year PhD student, I’m finding my life here very fulfilling. In […]
Meet up with Ms. Sayaka Kobayashi (Birigyaru)
Yesterday was my last day of work at Sapporo Shinyo High School. On that day, I had the opportunity to meet Ms. Sayaka Kobayashi, who is a well-known person in Japan! (https://www3.nhk.or.jp/sapporo-news/20240826/7000069344.html) Sayaka Kobayashi's journey as a "birigyaru" (frying colors) challenges stereotypes about academic ability and appearances. Her story demonstrates that with the right motivation […]
My Next Journey as a PhD Student
I am thrilled to share that I will be starting my next journey as a fully-funded PhD student at the University of Warwick in October. I am honored to have received a scholarship from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) that will cover my full tuition fees and living expenses for three years and […]
Send-Off Ceremony
On July 24th, we had a school assembly before the summer break. After the assembly, we celebrated my retirement with a grand send-off ceremony. I don't think there's any school in Japan that treats retiring staff so warmly. I was truly touched and realised that my retirement is real. In my three years and four […]