Call for Abstracts: Teacher Journeys 2026
JALT Teacher Development SIG (TD SIG) & JALT Hokkaido

The Teacher Development Special Interest Group (TD SIG) & JAlT Hokkaido invites abstract submissions for its annual Teacher Journeys conference, to be held on Sunday, August 23rd, in Hakodate, Hokkaido.

Location：Hakodate University

A networking dinner is also planned for the 7pm the evening before, Saturday, August 22nd.

Both new and experienced presenters are encouraged to submit. Presentation formats will include either 25- or 40-minute sessions, followed by discussion.

Abstract submissions are open until Tuesday, July 21st. Applicants will receive a response within one week of submission. Accepted presenters will be provided with guidance and support throughout the presentation process.

Abstract Submissions and more Information Here

More about the event.

Our plenary speaker is Dr. Gregory Hadley, professor at Niigata University and Visiting Fellow at Oxford University. He has spoken at numerous conferences both in Japan as well as abroad elucidating empirical investigations to improve learning approaches, such as Extensive Reading. With his research in Grounded Theory Methodology, participants of this conference will have the opportunity to examine means of conducting research in meaningful and practical ways within teaching contexts.

With the networking dinner planned for 7pm evening before the event (Saturday, 22 August), why not arrive a little earlier and enjoy everything Hakodate has to offer? From its famous morning market and fresh seafood, Lucky Pierrot hamburgers and Hasegawa store yakitori bento….. to its historic streets, stunning waterfront, and spectacular night views from Mount Hakodate, the city provides the perfect backdrop for professional exchange and networking connections.

Registration is now open!

We warmly welcome educators, researchers, and students interested in teacher development and meaningful classroom practice.

All the necessary information and registration here:

https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSf7puYJuS51fK…/viewform