Sholdt Gregory Paul

Degree

MEd, Educational Psychology (University of Hawaii, 1995)

Educational Contents

Undergraduate Course: Academic English Communication A, Academic English Communication B, Writing English A & B, Writing English C & D, Communication English A & B, Communication English C & D, Maritime English 1, Maritime English 2

Research Interests

My current research interests include extensive reading, English for Academic Purposes, professional development for language teachers, classroom-based research methods, fluency development, engagement, and computer-assisted language learning.

Message for Students

Remember that you have a special chance to improve your English skills with the guidance of an experienced teacher and a group of like-minded students while studying at university. Students who graduate with strong English skills can find new and exciting professional and personal opportunities in the future. Set your goals, make English learning a priority, and maximize your effort on your work in and out of the classroom. Come to class with a positive attitude, speak as much as you can, don’t worry about mistakes, encourage your classmates, and make it all as enjoyable as you can. With enthusiasm and effort, you will succeed and the rewards will be significant.

Research Areas

English for Academic Purposes, Professional Development for Language Teachers, Research Methods

Affiliations

TESOL, JALT, JACET, JALT Research Grants Committee, JALT Journal

Academic Journals

The Language Teacher, JASAL Journal, JALT Conference Proceedings, Journal of the School of Languages and Communication (Kobe University), Temple University Japan Applied Linguistics Colloquium Proceedings, Journal of the Teacher Education Program (Himeji Dokkyo University), Association for Educational Communications and Technology Proceedings

International Conferences

World Congress of Applied Linguistics, TESOL International Convention, JALT International Conference, World Congress on Extensive Reading, JALTCALL Conference, TESOL Regional Conference, JACET International Convention, Asia TEFL International Conference, Hawaii Educational Research Association