Satomi Shibata
Kinjo Gakuin University, Japan
About
My research focuses on how to make learning a habit, increase the amount of learning, and help students achieve a high level of English proficiency. Since 2010, in my previous position at a university in Shizuoka, I have worked toward the goal of having all students read 1,000,000 words per year, while encouraging them to continue reading over multiple years and progress to advanced levels, including young adult literature. I also have extensive experience working for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, as well as with the Shizuoka Prefectural Board of Education, in addition to teaching. Currently, I teach full time at Kinjo Gakuin University and also teach a course at Tokoha University Graduate School of Teaching.Sessions
Adult Does an Online Buddy Reading Community Encourage ER Among Adult Learners? more
Sun, Sep 7, 11:45-12:30 Asia/Tokyo
Buddy reading is a collaborative reading experience where individuals read the same book and discuss it together. This presentation introduces an online buddy reading community that encourages extensive reading among adults in Japan as a form of lifelong learning. Established in July 2023, the group has 27 members, meets monthly via Zoom, and communicates through LINE. So far, they have read five books. The presenters, one organizer and one participant, will share research findings focusing on how the community supports continuous language learning and fosters reading as a more social activity, based on data such as LINE communication records, participation notes, and interview transcripts. In addition, further details will be shared. This community model highlights how digital platforms can bring readers together from diverse backgrounds to share insights, build connections, and support one another’s learning journeys. The presentation will also explore ways to enhance engagement in similar online reading communities.
