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  SMITH, Guy A.

   Lecturer

   English for Liberal Arts Program, College of Liberal Arts, International Christian University
■ Academic Background
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Degree Acquisition		 University of Technology Sydney, M.A.in English Language Teaching
2. 1987/12/12
Degree Acquisition		 The University of Auckland, B.A. (Major in Asian Studies)
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■ Professional Background
1. 2024/04～ Lecturer, English for Liberal Arts Program, College of Liberal Arts, International Christian University
2. 2018/04～2024/03 Instructor, English for Liberal Arts Program, College of Liberal Arts, International Christian University
3. 2014/04～2018/03 Instructor by Contractual Appointment, English for Liberal Arts Program, College of Liberal Arts, International Christian University
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■ Present Specialized Fields
Educational psychology, Foreign language education (Key Word：Critical thinking and cognitive bias / Self Determination Theory / Motivational theories / Well Being / Ed-tech) 
■ Profile
I am a member of 2 special interest groups in JALT, Critical Thinking in Language Learning and Teacher Development. I am also a member of The Writing Centers Association of Japan, focusing on developing a higher level of academic writing excellence in Japan.
■ Main Course Titles
Academic Reading and Writing
■ Books and Articles
1. Article Approaching cognitive bias in critical thinking instruction. Growth Mindset in Language Education. JALT. (1),pp.339-346 (Collaboration) 2024/08Link
2. Article Reducing the Negative Impact of Cognitive Biases on Critical Thinking Instruction OnCUE Journal Special Issue 4,pp.62-71 (Single) 2023/04
3. Article Integrating Debiasing Strategies to Facilitate Improved Critical Thinking in Language Learning Contexts​ Accents Asia 16 (Collaboration) 2022/09
4. Article Issues Concerning the Confirmation/Myside Bias and Implications for Educators and Researchers - Mind, Brain, and Education Journal 3,pp.87-98 (Single) 2022/08Link
5. Article Rethinking the Concept of Fallacies in Argumentation Instruction - Language Research Bulletin 36,pp.62-69 (Single) 2022/03Link
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■ Academic Conference Presentation
1. 2024/11/07 Problematic Impacts of Cognitive Bias on Teacher Behaviors (JALT 2024)
2. 2024/06/28 Mitigating Problematic Outcomes of Cogntive Bias on Teachers (NEAR Conference)
3. 2023/11/25 Approaching Cognitive Bias in Critical Thinking Instruction (JALT 2023)
4. 2023/02/18 Confronting the Barriers of Myside Bias in Teaching Argumentation in Writing (13th Symposium on Writing Centers in Asia)
5. 2023/02/18 Why Writing Teachers Are in A Good Position to Prevent Abuse of AI Writing Tools (13th Symposium on Writing Centers in Asia)
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■ Lectures
1. 2016/08/13 Critical Thinking - Be an Expert (ICU)
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■ Academic Society Memberships
1. 2008/04～ Japan Association of Language Teachers
2. 2015/02～ The Writing Centers Association of Japan
3. 2020/04 Mind, Brain, and Education Special Interest GroupLink
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■ Teaching Experience
1. Empowerment Program for Teachers（International Student Advisor）
2. Global Leadership Studies（International Christian University）Link
3. Teaching English Through English（International Christian University）
■ Professional Achievements
● Special note of person who has experience of business
1. 2016/04/01～ Reviewer for the Teacher Development Special Interest Group Publication, "Explorations in Teacher Education"
2. 2017/03/06～2017/03/06 Co-organizer of the Writing Centers Association of Japan Ninth Symposium at ICULink
● Other note that should be mentioned specially on duty
1. Educational Psychology, Social Psychology, Self Determination Theory, Critical Thinking
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■ Qualification and Licenses
1. 2016/09/15 Google Certified Educator Level 2 (Advanced)
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■ Research Topics, Funded Research, and Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
1.   Critical thinking and cognitive bias, Self Determination Theory and well being in educational contexts, ed-tech.  (Key Word : )
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■ Grants-in-aid for Scientific Research Researcher Number
90739038