Researchers Database
Uemi MegumiDepartment of International Cuiture and Communication Lecturer |  | ||
Last Updated :2025/06/07
Researcher Information
Degree
- MA in Second and Foreign Langauge Education with a Concentration in TESOL（Soka University of America）
Research funding number
- 10979743
ORCID ID
J-Global ID
Research Interests
- Learning Log Critical Thinking Second and Foreign Langauge Education Language Learning Active Learning Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Self-Esteem and Language Learning
Research Areas
Academic & Professional Experience
- 2023/04 - Today Toyo UniversityFaculty of Letters, Department of International Culture and Communication StudiesLecturer
- 2015/04 - 2022/03 Kokusai Junior CollegeDepartment of International CommunicationLecturer
- 2012/04 - 2015/03 株式会社 ニチイ学館英語講師
- 2012/01 - 2012/03 フュージョン・システムズ・ジャパン株式会社通訳・翻訳家
- 2007/05 - 2011/12 Watsuthiwararam High School, Bangkok, ThailandNative English Instructor
Education
- 2024/04 - Today University of Tsukuba Graduate School of Business Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences Subprogram in English Language Education (PhD Program)
- 2005/08 - 2006/12 Soka University of America Graduate School, Second and Foreign Language Education with a Concentration in TESOL
- 2001/08 - 2005/05 Soka University of America Liberal Arts, International Studies
- 2002/09 - 2003/02 Shanghai University College of International Exchange Chinese as a Second Language
Association Memberships
Published Papers
- Japanese Students' Challenges in Expressing Critical Thoughts: Advancing Collaborative Efforts Between L1 and L2 Classes国際文化コミュニケーション研究 (8) 23 - 48 2025/03
- The Impact of Critical Thinking-Focused Learning Logs: Enhancing Japanese Students' CT Performance in Written CommunicationThe Journal of Asia TEFL 21 (4) 797 - 817 2024/12 [Refereed]
- Examining First-Year Undergraduate Students' Critical Thinking Skills Through Opinion Paragraph Writing Tasks in EFL ClassroomsInternational Culture and Communication Studies (7) 59 - 97 2024/03
- 上見 めぐみCritical Thinking and Language Learning 10 (1) 71 - 102 2023/12 [Refereed]
- Report on a Presentation at the 5th CEGLOC Conference: Exploring the Use of a Learning Log to Introduce Critical Thinking in Remedial Japanese EFL University ClassroomsLearning Learning (JALT Learner Development Special Interest Group Publication) 30 (1) 25 - 32 2023/04 [Refereed]
- Critical Thinking Skills of Beginner-Level Japanese EFLStudents: A Teacher's Analysis of Students' Responses to Warm-up Writing Exercises Using Learning LogsThe Journal of Teachers Helping Teachers 10 48 - 80 2022/12 [Refereed]
- Exploring the Use of a Teacher-Guided Learning Log to Introduce Critical Thinking to Japanese EFL University Students with Low English ProficiencyCritical Thinking and Language Learning 9 (1) 1 - 42 2022/12 [Refereed]
- Exploring the Role of Self-Esteem in Language LearningMegumi UemiLearning Learning (JALT Learner Development Special Interest Group Publication) 29 (1) 9 - 11 2022/04 [Refereed]
- Reflecting upon an Attempt to Introduce Critical Thinking to EFL Students in Remedial EducationLearning Learning (JALT Learner Development Special Interest Group Publication) 27 (2) 21 - 27 2020/11 [Refereed]
- 上見 めぐみ国際短期大学紀要 東京 : 国際短期大学 34 (34) 59 - 79 1348-9933 2019 [Refereed]
- 上見 めぐみ国際短期大学紀要 東京 : 国際短期大学 33 (33) 61 - 82 1348-9933 2018/03 [Refereed]
- 外部発表報告：英語授業における思考力・判断力・表現力の育成 ―グローバル人材に求められている批判的思考の養成を中心として―国際短期大学紀要第32号 2017/04
- 外部発表報告：批判的思考を活かしたプロジェクトマネジメント―グローバル人材に求められる批判的思考の養成テクニック―国際短期大学紀要第31号 2016/03
- Megumi UemiProceedings of 4th Kanto Konshietsu Chapter Conference, The Japan Association for Developmental Education 国際短期大学 (30) 101 - 103 1348-9933 2015/03
- Thinking Critically about Critical Thinking in TESOL: East vs. WestMegumi OdaThe Journal of Asia TEFL 5 (1) 145 - 173 2008/03 [Refereed]
- Thinking Critically about Critical Thinking in TESOL: East vs. WestMegumi OdaProceedings of the 5th Asia TEFL International Conference 2007, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2007/06 [Refereed]
Books etc
Conference Activities & Talks
- Enhancing Critical Thinking and Language Proficiency: A CT-Infused Learning Log for L2 InstructionThe JALT Hokkaido Winter Language Teaching Conference Tools for the Language Classroom 2025/02 Oral presentation
- Japanese EFL Students' Critical Thought Challenges: Enhancing Language Education through L1-L2 CollaborationThe 22nd Asia TEFL International Conference 2024, Chiang Rai, Thailand 2024/11
- ASSESSING CRITICAL THOUGHT EXPRESSION SKILLS OF FRESHMAN STUDENTS USING OPINION PARAGRAPH WRITING TASKSConference on Global Higher Education, Lakeland University 2024/06
- Developing Beginner Japanese EFL Students' Critical Thinking Skills Through Learning LogsCritical Thinking in the Classroom 2023, CT SIG, JALT 2023/07
- Exploring the Use of a Learning Log to Introduce Critical Thinking to Remedial Japanese EFL University StudentsThe 5th CEGLOC Conference Autonomous and Interactive Practices in Language Learning 2022/12 Oral presentation
- 英語授業における思考力・判断力・表現力の育成 ～グローバル人材に求められている批判的思考の養成を中心として～国際教育研究所 第１７２回月例研究会 2017/06 Public discourse
- グローバル・プロジェクトを斬る一般社団法人プロジェクト・マネジメント学会 フェスタ 2016 2016/11 Nominated symposium
- グローバルに通じるコミュニケーション力向上―批判的思考を活かした多角的思考の養成テクニック―日本IBM TSS事業総括 SWサービス事業部 All Hands Meeting にて講演発表 2016/09
- 「あなたの知らないクリティカル・シンキング ～共感だけがファシリテーションじゃない～」ダイアロジカル批判的思考×ファシリテーション特定非営利活動法人日本ファシリテーション協会 月例セミナー ワークショップ 2016/09 Public discourse
- 批判的思考を活かしたコミュニケーション力向上―グローバルに通じる多角的思考の養成テクニック―日本IBM TSS事業総括 SWサービス事業部 部門セミナー（拡張座談会） 2016/04
- 批判的思考を活かしたプロジェクト・マネジメント～グローバル人材に求められる批判的思考の養成テクニック～ [Not invited]一般社団法人プロジェクト・マネジメント学会・月例セミナー 2016/02 Public discourse
- Thinking Critically about Critical Thinking in TESOL: Toward an Integrative Definition of Critical Thinking between East and West4th Kanto Konshietsu Chapter Conference, The Japan Association for Developmental Education 2015/03
- Thinking Critically about L2 Critical ThinkingJALT 2007 33rd Annual International Conference on Language Teaching, in Tokyo, Japan 2007/11 Oral presentation
- Thinking Critically about Critical Thinking in TESOL: East vs. West5th Asia TEFL Conference 2007, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2007/06 Oral presentation
Works
- 初年次研修 企業研究・自己分析ノートEducational materials 2019/04 -2023/03
- Kokusai Junior College English Learning LogMegumi Uemi Educational materials 2019/04 -2023/03
Awards & Honors
- 2020/03 国際短期大学 理事長表彰 ベストティーチャー賞
- 2019/03 国際短期大学 理事長表彰 ベストティーチャー賞
- 2018/03 国際短期大学 理事長表彰 ベストティーチャー賞
- 2017/03 国際短期大学 理事長表彰 ベストティーチャー賞
- 2006/12 Asia TEFL The 5th Asia TEFL International Conference Travel Grant
Research Grants & Projects
- クリティカルシンキング・インフュージョン型の大学英語授業デザイン東洋大学：井上円了記念研究助成Date (from‐to) : 2025/06 -2026/03
- 大学 EFL 授業におけるラー ニングログを活用したクリティカルシンキングと表現力の育成外国語教育メディア学会（LET）：関東支部 2024 年度研究支援プログラムDate (from‐to) : 2024/04 -2026/03
- 日本学術振興会：科学研究費助成事業Date (from‐to) : 2023/08 -2025/03Author : 上見 めぐみ
Teaching Experience
- Seminar, Research Seminair, Graduation Thesis SeminarToyo University
- English ⅡToyo University
- English Listening and Speaking ⅢToyo University
- Advanced Business CommunicationToyo University
- Oral Communication A/BToyo University
- Freshman Communication Basic Ⅰ・ⅡKokusai Junior College
- Freshman Communication IntermediateⅠ・ⅡKokusai Junior College
- Foundational LiteracyKokusai Junior College
- Sophomore English IntermediateKokusai Junior College
- Sophomore English AdvancedKokusai Junior College
- Freshman English Intermediate Ⅰ・ⅡKokusai Junior College
- Freshman English Advanced Ⅰ・ⅡKokusai Junior College