It is said that an increase in motivation to learn leads to effective learning in various situations, including the acquisition of a foreign language. Particularly in foreign language learning, the environment and learning experiences are closely related to learning motivation. I aim to clarify what kinds of learning experiences lead to high motivation for learning and to construct a framework for effective classes.
I am also doing research on how to incorporate reflection into teacher training programs and professional development for foreign language teachers. This will enable them to improve their own teaching practices through self-reflection and reflection with others.

I am currently conducting research on the effects of the International Baccalaureate (IB) education that is spreading in Japan.
1. I am conducting research on the effects and challenges of the IB in the context of the increasing number of high schools where students are learning mathematics in English.
2. I am conducting research on the effects and challenges of ICT utilization, which is emphasized in the IB.
3. I am conducting research on how high school teachers will change as a result of the implementation of the IB.
We are interested in how to apply the suggestions obtained from the implementation of the IB to schools in general.