Dear Yokohama JALT Members,
We are excited to announce a special opportunity for Yokohama JALT members who have never presented at the JALT International Conference.
Yokohama JALT is offering one unvetted presentation slot at the JALT International Conference 2026. This is a fantastic chance to share your research or practical teaching ideas related to language education in Japan on an international stage.
The selected applicant will represent Yokohama JALT and present at the conference, which will be held at WINC Aichi in Nagoya from November 20โ22, 2026. Please note that applicants must be available to present on this weekend.
To apply, please submit the following:
- Your name
- Professional affiliation
- JALT membership number
- A 150โ200 word proposal (abstract) of your presentation
- A short biographical blurb (maximum 50 words)
- A brief explanation of why you would like to be put forward by Yokohama JALT
All costs associated with attending and presenting at the conference will be the responsibility of the presenter.
Please send your application by May 31 to one of the following email addresses:
We strongly encourage members with innovative ideas and fresh perspectives to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the professional community and gain valuable presentation experience.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Best regards,
Yokohama JALT Programs Team
JALT 2026 Featured Speakers Workshop & Research Presentation: โThe New Auto-Peerโ
We are pleased to announce a featured presentation at JALT 2026 in Nagoya by Dr. Theron Muller (Waseda University), Dr. Philip McCarthy (American University of Sharjah), and Prof. Jerry Talandis Jr. (University of Toyama).
Their collaborative project, The New Auto-Peer, explores how generative AI can support automated writing evaluation and student feedback in language education. Drawing on advances in GenAI and natural language processing, the presenters will introduce updated Auto-Peer systems designed to provide ethical, research-informed writing support while encouraging student responsibility and revision skills.
The session includes both a workshop presentation and a research presentation:
- Workshop Presentation: The New Auto-Peer: Free Automated Writing Evaluation
Participants will explore how the Auto-Peer system can be used to support English language learners through automated feedback and revision suggestions. - Research Presentation: The New Auto-Peer: Leveraging GenAI in Automated Feedback
The presenters will share findings from a Japan-based study examining how GenAI-generated feedback influences student writing, cohesion, and revision practices.
This session will be of interest to educators, researchers, and practitioners interested in AI-assisted language learning, writing, and ethical applications of generative AI.
JALT 2026 (Nagoya)
November 20โ22, 2026
WINC Aichi โ 4-4-38 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002
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