Culture and linguistic diversity in education in the UK and Japan
The conference serves as a platform to explore experiences of linguistic and cultural diversity in the educational contexts of the UK and Japan.
Culture and linguistic diversity in education in the UK and Japan
22 May 2025 - 23 May 2025
22 May 2025 - 23 May 2025, 9am - 12pm
This conference is organised by UCL and the University of Tokyo. The conference will be opened by Professor Lynn Ang, UCL IOE Pro-Director and Vice-Dean Research.
In the context of increased migration, it is important to consider the educational needs and trajectories as well as the identities of migrant and minority ethnic pupils and share current research evidence and existing good practices from the UK and Japan. The two countries have very different histories and educational systems that make the sharing of knowledge and practices between the two countries not only very important, but also allow for a fascinating intellectual endeavour.
Researchers from the UK and Japan will present their findings exploring four dimensions of culture and linguistic diversity in education over two half-days and arranged into four thematic panels.
Schedule
Day 1: 22nd May
- Panel 1: Belongings and Identity - Dr Dina Mehmedbegovic-Smith (IOE); Dr Thomas H Bak (University of Edinburgh); Dr Yuki Nagae (Stockholm University); Dr Fumiko Takahashi (University of Tokyo)
- Panel 2: Academic Achievement and Pathways - Professor Roberto Filippi (IOE); Dr Mirela Xhaferraj (UCL SSEES); Dr Rafaela Yoshiy Yoshioka (Tokyo Metropolitan University); Dr. Giulia Dugar (University of Bologna)
Day 2: 23rd May
- Panel 3: Classroom Language Practices - Dr Yu Ishii (University of Tokyo); Professor Lynn Ang (IOE), Dr Ramona Gonczol (UCL SSEES), Dr Yordanka Velkova (UCL SSEES); Dr Olga Cara (IOE)
- Panel 4: Home Language Practices - Dr Sara Young (IOE); Dr Effrosyni Argyri (IOE); Professor Janice Nakamura (Kanagawa University)
There will be a separate workshop for PhD students on 20 May and a film screening on 21 of May to set the scene for the discussions on ethnic diversity and multilingualism in the education context of the two countries.
This event will be particularly useful for researchers and practitioners interested in linguistic and cultural diversity in education.
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Further information
Ticketing
Pre-booking essential
Cost
Free
Open to
All
Availability
Yes
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