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SUMMARY:Multilingual American Teachers in Japanese Public Schools: Analysis from a Translingual Identity as Pedagogy Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Event: Multilingual American Teachers in Japanese Public Schools: Analysis from a Translingual Identity as Pedagogy PerspectiveType: Paper Presentation \nPresenter: Ayako HiasaEmail: ahiasa@asu.eduDate: Wednesday\, February 11\, 2026Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PMLocation: Virtual link forthcoming \n\nDescription:This study explores classroom experiences of two multilingual American Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) working in Japanese public schools. Using a translingual identity as pedagogy perspective (Motha et al.\, 2012)\, the research examines how the teachers construct and perform their multilingual identities as pedagogical resources. \n\nWho Should Attend:Educators\, researchers\, and teacher trainers interested in multilingualism\, language identity\, and global English teaching contexts. Particularly relevant for those exploring translingual pedagogy\, international English instruction\, or cross-cultural classroom dynamics. \n\nSession Highlights: \n\nHow U.S.-born L1 English-speaking teachers are often presumed “monolingual\,” misrepresenting their multilingual capabilities (Matsuda & Duran\, 2013).\nUnique pedagogical affordances of situating English Language Teaching (ELT) within a Global English Language Teaching (GELT) perspective (Copland et al.\, 2020; Ellis\, 2016; Rose & Galloway\, 2019).\nAnalysis of interviews\, classroom observations\, and co-teacher narratives revealing how spontaneous classroom interactions embody multilingual identities.\nImplications for English language instruction grounded in local classroom dynamics within the GELT paradigm.\n\n\nTakeaways for Attendees: \n\nDeeper understanding of how multilingual identity informs and enhances pedagogical practice.\nInsight into translingual pedagogy as a framework for inclusive\, globally relevant ELT.\nStrategies for recognizing and leveraging teachers’ multilingual competencies as instructional assets.\nBroader perspective on Global English Language Teaching (GELT) and its classroom-level applications.\n\n\nAbout the Presenter:Ayako Hiasa is a PhD candidate in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics at Arizona State University. Her research focuses on multilingual identity\, translingual pedagogy\, and English language teaching in international contexts. \n\nPlease register using the link below:\n\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr-UtpIXJNWBiElthiClR96Ihr5vAp-8nGXZvhTv2Nyr13Kg/viewform\n\n\nOnce you complete the form\, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link.
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SUMMARY:Borderlands Belonging: Bilingual Chess Education as a Model for Equity\, Individual Growth\, and Community Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Event: Borderlands Belonging: Bilingual Chess Education as a Model for Equity\, Individual Growth\, and Community EngagementType: Paper Presentation \nPresenter: Nick MuellerDate: Wednesday\, February 25\, 2026Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PMLocation: Virtual link forthcoming \n\nDescription:Historically\, chess is an elite game\, and many chess programs remain white-dominant and English-only. Nick Mueller will share how Cochise Chess’ programs have achieved over 50% membership of people of color and more than 40% participation from girls and women through inclusive\, equitable\, and groundbreaking practices. \nCochise Chess has emerged as a national leader in bilingual\, community-rooted chess education by redefining access and inclusion. Serving over 800 members across rural Cochise County\, AZ\, and Agua Prieta\, Sonora\, the organization provides free\, bilingual chess programming that centers belonging\, linguistic diversity\, and amplifies student potential. \nThis session explores how culturally authentic pedagogy and inclusive practices foster intercultural dialogue\, community partnerships\, and student agency\, offering educators and program designers a model for using chess as a tool for linguistic equity\, academic resilience\, and joy. \n\nWho Should Attend:Educators\, program designers\, and community organizers interested in bilingual education\, equity-driven programming\, and fostering student agency. Particularly relevant for those seeking practical models for culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive extracurricular learning environments. \n\nSession Highlights: \n\nStrategies for creating bilingual\, inclusive educational programs that engage diverse learners.\nMethods for amplifying student potential through equity-centered\, community-rooted practices.\nApproaches for using chess as a pedagogical tool for linguistic\, academic\, and social development.\nInsights into fostering intercultural dialogue\, community partnerships\, and belonging in educational contexts.\n\n\nTakeaways for Attendees: \n\nPractical strategies for designing inclusive\, bilingual programs that center equity and belonging.\nInspiration for using games and extracurricular activities to promote student growth and agency.\nTools for building community partnerships and supporting diverse learners in rural or underrepresented contexts.\nUnderstanding the impact of culturally authentic pedagogy on student engagement\, confidence\, and academic resilience.\n\n\nAbout the Presenter:Nick Mueller is Executive Director of Cochise Chess\, Principal at Cascade Tutoring\, and an instructor at Arizona State University. He has dedicated his career to creating inclusive\, bilingual\, community-rooted educational programs that center equity\, belonging\, and student growth. \n\nPlease register using the link below:\n\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr-UtpIXJNWBiElthiClR96Ihr5vAp-8nGXZvhTv2Nyr13Kg/viewform\n\n\nOnce you complete the form\, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link.
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