Eleanor Anne Kane is a professor in the Department of International Communication at the Faculty of International Relations, University of Shimane, Japan. She holds a Master’s degree with distinction from the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Her research interests include global varieties of English, intercultural communication, and creative approaches to language teaching. She has also presented on topics related to global Englishes and cultural aspects of everyday life.
As English-medium instruction (EMI) and content and language integrated learning (CLIL) increases, language educators face new challenges in preparing students for global communication. This workshop introduces a practical approach for teaching Global Englishes concepts through CLIL tasks, drawing on recent materials developed for university learners. Participants will explore classroom activities designed to help students critically examine how English is used around the world, question traditional ideas about “native speakers”, and reflect on the social and historical forces behind English’s spread.
Eleanor Kane & Anna Łobodzińska
In today’s increasingly interconnected world, the ability to communicate and collaborate across cultures is not just an asset, it is a necessity. This presentation introduces the Global Understanding (GU) program, a flagship initiative of Global Partners in Education (GPE), coordinated by East Carolina University, USA, and implemented at our respective universities in Poland and Japan. We’ll explore the pedagogical framework of the GU program, the facilitative role of instructors, and practical strategies for implementation.
Magister filologii angielskiej. Absolwentka Nauczycielskiego Kolegium Języków Obcych w Cieszynie oraz studiów magisterskich na Uniwersytecie Śląskim. Jej zainteresowania obejmują metodykę nauczania języka angielskiego wśród różnych grup językowych oraz komunikację międzykulturową.
Od roku 2017 w Państwowej Akademii Nauk Stosowanych w Krośnie prowadzi kursy z praktycznej znajomości języka angielskiego, zajęcia z metodyki nauczania oraz kursy wideokonferencyjne z uczelniami partnerskimi na całym świecie w ramach programu Global Partners in Education. Opiekun koła naukowego anglistów, współpracującego ze studentami z programu Erasmus, uczelniami w USA, Japonii czy Irlandii w ramach dodatkowych projektów edukacyjnych.
Prywatnie mama 8-letniego syna z zaburzeniami hiperkinetycznymi, diagnozowanego pod kątem zaburzeń przetwarzania słuchowego i spektrum.
Eleanor Kane & Anna Łobodzińska
In today’s increasingly interconnected world, the ability to communicate and collaborate across cultures is not just an asset, it is a necessity. This presentation introduces the Global Understanding (GU) program, a flagship initiative of Global Partners in Education (GPE), coordinated by East Carolina University, USA, and implemented at our respective universities in Poland and Japan. We’ll explore the pedagogical framework of the GU program, the facilitative role of instructors, and practical strategies for implementation.