Researchers Database

Lee Jackson Koon Yat

    Center for Global Education and Exchange Lecturer
Last Updated :2024/04/23

Researcher Information

Degree

  • Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics and TESOL(2019/01 University of Leicester)

Research funding number

  • 00882359

J-Global ID

Research Interests

  • Positive Psychology in ELT   Public speaking skills   Cultural Diversity   Communication   Self-accessed Language Learning   English Education in Japan   

Research Areas

  • Humanities & social sciences / Linguistics

Academic & Professional Experience

  • 2022/04 - Today  Tokyo Kasei UniversityGraduate School English Language and EducationPart-time Lecturer
  • 2020/04 - Today  Toyo UniversityThe Center for Global Education and ExchangeLecturer
  • 2021/04 - 2022/03  Toyo Gakuen UniversityPart-time Lecturer
  • 2018/04 - 2020/03  Gifu UniversityORPHESSLecturer
  • 2017/04 - 2020/03  Gifu Shotoku Gakuen UniversityPart-time Lecturer
  • 2018/10 - 2019/11  The Open University of JapanPart-time Lecturer
  • 2016/10 - 2018/03  Gifu UniversityPart-time Lecturer

Education

  • 2016/03 - 2019/01  University of Leicester  Master of Arts, Applied Linguistics and TESOL

Association Memberships

  • The Japan Association for Language Teaching   The Japan Association for Self-Access Learning   English Teachers in Japan   

Published Papers

  • 12 Principles for Forming Meaningful Teacher-Learner Relationships
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    Tokyo JALT Journal 6 (Sep 2023) 13 - 21 2023/09 [Refereed]
  • Entering Univeristy-level English Language Teaching in Japan
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    Kobe JALT Journal 4 (1) 4 - 16 2023/01 [Refereed][Invited]
  • Improving Equity and Representation Within JALT: Raising Awareness Through Discussion
    Eleanor Smith; Thomas Amundred; Jackson Koon Yat Lee; Quenby Hoffman Aoki
    The Language Teacher 46 (6) 29 - 33 2022/11 [Refereed]
  • Quenby Hoffman Aoki; Anna Walker; Carey Finn; Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    JALT Postconference Publication - Issue 2021.1; August 2022 The Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) 2021 (1) 258 - 266 2022/08 [Refereed]
  • GILE SIG Forum: Voices of Global Educators
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee; Ken Ikeda; May Kyaw Oo; Jennie Roloff Rothman
    The PanSIG 2021 Journal 177 - 185 2022/07 [Refereed]
  • From Hating to Teaching English: An Interview with Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee; Ken Ikeda
    Learning Learning 28 (2) 19 - 22 2021/12 [Refereed]
  • Review of the Japan Association of Self-Access Learning (JASAL) 2019 National Conference: New Beginnings
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal 11 (1) 2020 [Refereed]
  • JALT2019 International Conference Report: Learning about Success, Achievability and Positivity and JALT 2019
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    The Learner Development Journal 27 (1) 23 - 24 2020 [Refereed]
  • Hey! Say! JUMP: Exploring the cultural phenomenon of Language in Japanese band names
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee; A R Woollock
    The Annals of Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University 59 135 - 147 2020 [Refereed]
  • Benefits Users Perceive to Get from Visiting the University's Language Learning Advising Service
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    Gifu University ORPHESS Journal 5 217 - 222 2019 [Refereed]
  • "Manatsu no Sounds Good!": Analyzing Usage of English in Japanese Popular Music
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    The Annals of Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University 58 2019 [Refereed]
  • Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    岐阜大学教育推進・学生支援機構年報 (4) 82 - 94 2189-664X 2018 [Refereed]
  • Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    岐阜聖徳学園大学教育実践科学研究センター紀要 岐阜聖徳学園大学 (18) 167 - 173 2186-1994 2018 [Refereed]
  • 巽 徹; 岡田 真理子; リー ジャクソン
    岐阜大学教育学部研究報告. 人文科学 = Annual report of the Faculty of Education, Gifu University. 岐阜大学教育学部 編 岐阜大学教育学部 65 (2) 85 - 94 0286-5556 2017 [Refereed]

Books etc

  • (ContributorCh 5: The "Critical" in our Critial Friendship: Honesty, Candor, and Respect)Candlin & Mynard ePublishing 2023/10 9798861658867 334 p.
  • Multiculturalism, Language, and Race in English Education in Japan: Agency, Pedagogy, and Reckoning
    (ContributorCh 3: The ‘Half-Visible’ Teacher: Experiences of a Hong Kong-Canadian English Teacher in Japan)Candlin & Mynard E-Publishing 2023/04
  • New English Workbook 3
    (Joint workLong passages and dialogues)Meiji Tosho 2021/03
  • New English Workbook 2
    (Joint workLong passages and dialogues)Meiji Tosho 2021/03
  • New English Workbook 1
    (Joint workLong passages and dialogues)Meiji Tosho 2021/03

Conference Activities & Talks

  • Professional Growth Through Critical Friendships
    Adrianne Verla Uchida; Jennie Roloff Rothman; Andrew Gill; Jackson Koon Yat Lee; Chhayankdhar Singh Rathore
    JALT 49th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning & Educational Materials Exhibition  2023/11
  • Approaches to Mentorship in Professional Career Building
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee; Natsuho Mizoguchi
    JALT 49th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning & Educational Materials Exhibition  2023/11
  • Discussion Topics to Raise Gender Awareness in University Classes (GALE Forum)
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    JALT 49th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning & Educational Materials Exhibition  2023/11
  • Forming Trusting and Respectful Relationships with Students  [Invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    JALT Hiroshima Chapter  2023/04
  • Practical Approaches to Making Impactful Presentations  [Invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    JALT Kitakyushu Chapter  2023/02
  • Practical Approaches to Making Impactful Presentations  [Invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    JALT Toyohashi Chapter  2022/12
  • Cultivating Collective Classroom Chemistry through Creating Collaborative Connections  [Invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    JALT Nagoya Chapter  2022/12
  • Re-Exploring JTE and ALT Team-Teaching Roles and Relationships  [Invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education ALT and JTE Skill Development Conference  2022/11
  • From Hating to Teaching English: A Teacher's Journey  [Invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    Seinan-jo Gakuin University English Lecture Series  2022/11
  • Discussing Social and Environmental Issues alongside Academic English
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    JALT Niigata NEAR Conference 2022: Teaching Environments and Environmental Teaching  2022/08
  • 10+ Ways to Improve Your English while Having Fun  [Invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    Seinan-jo Gakuin University English Lecture Series  2022/06
  • Shifting from ALT or eikaiwa Jobs to University Teaching  [Invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    JALT Kitakyushu Chapter  2022/06
  • Pieces of Me, Pieces of “Home” (Four Perspectives on Home Seeking, Creating, and Sharing Our Safe)
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee; May Kyaw Oo; Jenny Morgan; Gerry Yokota
    Living on the Edge Conference 2022: Finding Home  2022/05
  • Nurturing 4Cs (Creativity, Curiosity, Courage, and Confidence) through Student-Centric Lessons  [Invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    Gifu JALT Young Learners Day 2022  2022/04
  • Shifting from ALT or Eikaiwa Jobs to University Teaching  [Invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    JALT Kyoto Chapter  2021/12
  • Equilibrating Diversity Representation (Gender Awareness in Language Education SIG Forum: Reflections and New Perspectives on Gender Awareness)  [Invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    JALT 47th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning & Educational Materials Exhibition  2021/11
  • Climbing the University Teaching Ladder: Entry-Level to Tenured Positions
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee; Kathleen Brown
    JALT 47th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning & Educational Materials Exhibition  2021/11
  • Attracting ALTs for Organizational Diversity and Sustainability
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee; Emily Choong; Karmen Siew; Chelanna White
    JALT 47th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning & Educational Materials Exhibition  2021/11
  • Revamp Your Introduction Style in Public Speaking (Performance in Education SIG Forum)  [Invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    JALT 47th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning & Educational Materials Exhibition  2021/11
  • Personal and Organizational Responsibilities in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (PD Workshop: Equity in JALT: Sharing Our Vision)
    Gerry Yokota; Gregory Paul Glasgow; Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    JALT 47th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning & Educational Materials Exhibition  2021/11
  • Recognizing and Changing the Undermined Reality of NNESTs  [Invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee; May Kyaw Oo
    JALT Gifu Chapter  2021/09
  • Presentation Skills We Need Today  [Invited]
    Jackson Koon; Yat Lee; Emily Choong
    JALT Niigata Chapter  2021/09
  • Shifting from ALT or Eikaiwa jobs to University Teaching  [Invited]
    JALT Kobe Chapter & Saitama Chapter Joint Event  2021/09
  • Defusing Misunderstandings between ALTs and JTEs  [Invited]
    ALT Agora 6: Professional Development Event  2021/07
  • Breaking the Cycle of Inequity towards NNESTs in Japan  [Invited]
    Tokyo Kasei University Global Education Center 2021 Open Lecture Series: Issues of Race and Racism in English Language Teaching  2021/06  Public discourse
  • GILE SIG Forum Discussion on Multi/Plurilingualism and Diversity  [Invited]
    Ken Ikeda; Jackson Koon Yat Lee; May Kyaw Oo
    20th Annual PanSIG 2021 Conference  2021/05
  • Recognizing and Changing the Undermined Reality of NNESTs  [Invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee; May Kyaw Oo
    JALT Yamagata Chapter  2021/05
  • Utilizing Game Elements to Design Engaging Activities  [Invited]
    Gifu JALT Young Learners Day 2021  2021/04
  • Fostering a Comfortable Online Classroom Environment  [Invited]
    JALT West Tokyo Chapter  2021/04
  • 10 Self-Access Activities to Learn English without Studying  [Invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    The 2nd JASAL Student Online Forum  2021/02
  • Shifting from ALT or Eikaiwa Jobs to University Teaching  [Not invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    Equity ELT Japan 2021 Forum  2021/01
  • The Uphill Battle for Non-Japanese Asian English Teachers  [Invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    Equity ELT Japan 2021 Forum  2021/01
  • Learning Trauma: Accounts of Identity Complexes
    Korna Asami; Ikeda Ken; Jackson Koon Yat Lee; Sumire Shiba
    Creating Community Learning Together 6  2020/12
  • The Great Myth of Effective Team Teaching  [Not invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    JALT 46th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning & Educational Materials Exhibition  2020/11
  • Raising Awareness Through Discussion
    Thomas Amundred; Quenby Hoffman Aoki; Jackson Koon Yat Lee; Brent Simmonds
    JALT 46th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning & Educational Materials Exhibition  2020/11
  • Assumption vs. Reality: Emergency Remote Learning Challenges for Students
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    Teachers Journey 2020  2020/09
  • Managing a University English Club as an Advisory Instructor
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    JASAL 2019 Annual Conference  2019/12
  • Are you Teaching “What to Say” or “How to Talk”?  [Not invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    JALT 45th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning & Educational Materials Exhibition  2019/11
  • How ALTs and Eikaiwa Teachers Can Enter University Teaching  [Invited]
    Jackson Lee; Organizer; Panel Chair; David Barker; Clair Taylor; Richard Gregg; Nami Imagawa; Michael Sherbourne
    JALT Gifu Chapter  2019/05
  • Letting Learners Take Control: Methods and Activity Ideas  [Invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    ETJ Aichi  2019/03
  • "This is a kendama”: Are we Teaching English or Japanese Culture?  [Not invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    ETJ Expo 2018/19  2019/02
  • University-wide Coordination of Writing Classes  [Not invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    Nagoya University 4th International Symposium on Academic Writing and Critical Thinking  2019/02
  • To Coordinate, or Not to Coordinate: That is the Question  [Invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    JALT Gifu Chapter  2018/10
  • Teaching Students "How to Talk", not "What to Say”  [Not invited]
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee
    ETJ Expo 2017/18  2017/11

MISC

  • Greetings from the Code of Conduct (CoC) and Diversity and Equity Practices (DEP) Committees
    Jackson Koon Yat Lee; Quenby Hoffman Aoki; Thomas Armundrud; Brent Simmonds; Ellie Smith  The Language Teacher  45-  (2)  2021/03

Awards & Honors

  • 2022/11 The Japan Association for Language Teaching JALT Award for Early Career Excellence
     
    受賞者: Jackson Koon Yat Lee
  • 2022/11 The Japan Association for Language Teaching - GILE SIG Best of JALT Award, GILE SIG Forum: Voices of Global Educators
     
    受賞者: Jackson Koon Yat Lee, May Kyaw Oo, Ken Ikeda
  • 2020/11 The Japan Association for Language Teaching - Gifu Chapter Best of JALT Award
     How ALTs and Eikaiwa Teachers Can Enter University Teaching 
    受賞者: David Barker;Richard Gregg;Nami Imagawa;Jackson Koon Yat Lee;Michael Sherborne;Clair Taylor
  • 2019/12 The Japan Association for Self-Access Learning 2019 Conference Newcomer Grant
  • 2019/11 JALT Learner Development SIG 2019 JALT Conference Participation Grant

Teaching Experience

  • Specially-appointed Lecturer
    Toyo University
  • Part-time Lecturer
    The Open University of Japan
  • Part-time Lecturer
    Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University
  • Specially-appointed Lecturer
    Gifu University

Committee Membership

  • 2019/06 - Today   The Japan Association for Language Teaching   Member of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee,
  • 2020/06 -2022/02   The Japan Association for Language Teaching   Chair of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee
  • 2019/01 -2021/05   The Japanese Association for Language Teaching   President of Gifu Chapter
  • 2017/10 -2019/09   The Japanese Association for Language Teaching   Chair of Publicity of Gifu Chapter

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