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Neil Heffernan
国際文化学科
准教授

研究者情報

■ 研究キーワード
  • 応用言語学
■ 研究分野
  • 人文・社会, 外国語教育, Applied Linguistics, CALL, Testing
■ 研究テーマ
  • Language Acquisition
  • Computer Assisted Language Learning
  • Language Testing
  • Study Abroad Contexts

経歴

■ 学歴
  • 2005年10月 - 2007年02月, The University of Southern Queensland, Applied Linguistics, Master in Applied Linguistics
  • 1997年10月 - 1998年10月, The English Language Center, London, England, TEFL DIPLOMA, TEFL DIPLOMA
  • 1991年09月 - 1995年06月, The University of Western Ontario, Canada, The Faculty of Social Sciences, Anthropology

研究活動情報

■ 論文
  • Languages and dialectical varieties: Finding a binding thread.               
    Heffernan, N.
    The Bulletin of the Faculty of Literature, 2021年10月
    筆頭著者
  • A study of first-year English communication in connection with cooperation between secondary and higher education: An implementation of “Simple Debate”               
    Fujioka, K.; Hashio, S.; Kanasaki, H.; Mochizuki, H.; Heffernan, N.; Yamauchi, N.
    Hikakubunka Kenkyuu, 2017年04月, [査読有り]
  • Adjusting to life and studies away from home: The views of eight Chinese and Taiwanese students studying at a Japanese university               
    Heffernan, N.
    Hikakubunka Kenkyuu, 2016年11月, [査読有り]
    筆頭著者
  • Comparing the pedagogical benefits of both Criterion and teacher feedback on Japanese EFL students’ writing               
    Heffernan, N.; Otoshi, J.
    The JALT CALL Journal, 2015年04月, [査読有り]
    筆頭著者
  • The road to a successful curriculum: How theory feeds practice               
    Heffernan, N.
    KOTESOL Proceedings, 2014年10月
    筆頭著者
  • Seeking the benefits of E-testing in assessing students' English Proficiency               
    Nagasaki, M.; Nakayama, A.; Orimoto, S.; Heffernan, N.
    Journal of Faculty and Staff Development in Higher Education, 2014年03月
  • Written feedback in Japanese EFL classrooms: A focus on content and organization               
    Heffernan, N.; Otoshi, J.; Kaneko, K.
    The Journal of Language Teaching and Learning, 2014年01月
  • A learner-centered approach to curriculum design: Creating and implementing a general English education program at a Japanese university               
    Heffernan, N.; Delve, M.
    Between the Keys, 2013年12月
    筆頭著者
  • Using criterion as a self-study writing tool               
    Heffernan, N.
    The 2013 KATE International Conference Proceedings, 2013年07月
  • Tailoring English language teaching by reinventing a university English language program               
    Heffernan, N.
    The Korean Association of Teachers of English) International Conference Proceedings, 2013年07月
  • The influence of goal orientations and language experiences on the behaviors of Japanese university students learning English as a foreign language               
    Nakayama, A.; Heffernan, N.
    Journal of Faculty and Staff Development in Higher Education, 2013年03月
  • The influence of goal orientation, past language studies, overseas experiences, and gender differences on Japanese learners' beliefs, anxieties and behaviors               
    Nakayama, A.; Heffernan, N.; Matsumoto, H.; Hiromori, T.
    Apples: Journal of Applied Language Studies, 2012年12月, [査読有り]
  • A report on the progress of a university-wide testing program               
    Heffernan, N.
    The 2012 KATE International Conference, 2012年07月
    筆頭著者
  • Interventional effects on the coordination of L2 learners’ reading strategy use and contribution to L2 reading performance: Implications for university reading classrooms.               
    Matsumoto, H.; Heffernan, N.
    JACET Chugoku-Shikoku Chapter Research Bulletin, 2012年02月, [査読有り]
  • Testing the four language skills in a university-wide program               
    Heffernan, N.
    KOTESOL Proceedings 2010, 2011年11月
    筆頭著者
  • The effects of e-learning on the enhancement of English proficiency and the autonomous learning of English               
    Matsumoto, H.; Orimoto, S.; Nakayama, A.; Heffernan, N.
    The Shikoku English Language Education Society, 2011年11月
  • An analysis of a hypothesized model of EFL students’ motivation based on self-determination theory               
    Otoshi, J.; Heffernan, N.
    The Asian EFL Journal, 2011年09月, [査読有り]
  • Implementing a four-skills testing program from the bottom-up               
    Heffernan, N.
    The 2011 KATE International Conference: Empowering English Teachers in the Globalization Era,, 2011年07月
    筆頭著者
  • Ethical issues in Computer Assisted Language Learning: Perceptions of teachers and learners               
    Wang, S.; Heffernan, N.
    British Journal of Educational Technology, 2010年09月, [査読有り]
  • Educational uses of digital photo frames: A trial study               
    Johnson, A.; Heffernan. N.
    GloCALL 2009 Conference Proceedings, 2010年05月
  • Online education in Japan and China: A comparative research               
    Wang, S.; Heffernan, N.
    Studies in the Humanities and Sciences, 2008年09月
  • Copyright and multimedia classroom material: A study from Japan.               
    Heffernan, N.; Wang, S.
    Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2008年04月, [査読有り]
    筆頭著者
  • Factors predicting effective oral presentations in EFL classrooms               
    Otoshi, J.; Heffernan, N.
    The Asian EFL Journal, 2008年03月, [査読有り]
  • An analysis of peer assessment in EFL college oral presentation classrooms               
    Otoshi, J.; Heffernan, N.
    The Language Teacher, 2007年11月, [査読有り]
  • FM and web broadcasting systems for mobile language learning               
    Wang, S.; Heffernan, N.
    In M. Spector, D. Sampson, T. Okamoto, S. Cerri, M. Ueno, & A. Kashihara (Eds.), Advanced Learning Technologies, 2007年07月
  • Teaching academic writing: Form and process               
    Heffernan, N.
    JALT 2005 Conference Proceedings, 2006年09月, [査読有り]
    筆頭著者
  • TOEFL classroom success               
    Heffernan, N.
    KATE 2006 International Conference. Beyond the horizon: Extending the paradigm of TEFL, 2006年06月
    筆頭著者
  • Successful strategies: Test-taking strategies for the TOEFL.               
    Heffernan, N.
    The Journal of Asia TEFL, 2006年05月, [査読有り]
    筆頭著者
  • The short readings project: A CALL reading activity utilizing vocabulary recycling               
    Johnson, A.; Heffernan, N.
    Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2006年02月, [査読有り]
  • Materials development: Creating a textbook               
    Heffernan, N.
    In K. Bradford-Watts, C. Ikeguchi, & M. Swanson (Eds.) JALT 2004 Conference Proceedings., 2005年09月, [査読有り]
    筆頭著者
  • Tackling the TOEFL: Test-Taking Strategies               
    Heffernan, N.
    KATE 2005 International Conference. ELT at the crossroads: 40 years of research, teaching and service, 2005年06月
    筆頭著者
  • Watching movie trailers in the ESL class               
    Heffernan, N.
    The Internet TESL Journal, 2005年03月
    筆頭著者
  • The new CALL-based set of short reading activities at www.english-trailers.com               
    Johnson, A.; Heffernan, N.
    Proceedings of the 2004 ClaSIC Conference: Current Perspectives and Future Directions in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning, 2004年12月
  • Testing reading in an EFL course               
    Heffernan, N.
    Ritsumeikan Studies in Language and Cultur, 2004年10月
  • Building a successful TOEFL program: A case study               
    Heffernan, N.
    The Language Teacher, 2003年08月, [査読有り]
    筆頭著者
  • Helping students read better: The use of background knowledge               
    Heffernan, N.
    The English Teacher: An International Journal, 2003年03月, [査読有り]
    筆頭著者
■ 書籍等出版物
  • Speak Easy : from basic conversation to simplified debate
    藤岡, 克則; 山内, 信幸; Heffernan,Neil; 金崎, 茂樹; 橋尾, 晋平
    金星堂, 2019年01月
    9784764740846
  • Teaching critical thinking and academic writing skills to Japanese learners of English: A pedagogical perspective. In R. Al-Mahrooqi, V. Thakur, & A. Roscoe (Eds.) Methodologies for Effective Writing Instruction in EFL and ESL Classrooms, pp. 131-147.               
    Heffernan, Neil, 単著, Applied Linguistics
    IGI Global., 2014年10月
  • Communication focus
    Stafford, Mark D.; Heffernan, Neil; 松本, 広幸; 中山, 晃
    金星堂, 2011年01月
    9784764739123
  • Skills that thrill : strategies for real-world reading
    Murphy, Ron; Heffernan, Neil; 廣森, 友人
    Cengage Learning, 2010年
    9784863121683
  • Mobile 2.0 and mobile language learning.               
    Wang, S.; Heffernan, N., 共著, Computer Assisted Language Learning.
    In Michael Thomas (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Web 2.0 and Second Language Learning, pp. 472-490., 2009年02月
  • Top-notch students : study skills for Japanese university students
    Heffernan, Neil; Jones, John Stewart; 清水, 裕子
    Macmillan Languagehouse, 2005年
    4777360318
■ 講演・口頭発表等
  • Teaching critical thinking and academic writing skills to Japanese learners of English: A pedagogical perspective               
    Heffernan, N.
    The 13th International and Interdisciplinary Conference on Applied Linguistics and Professional Practice (ALAPP) 2023. Glasgow, Scotland, 2023年09月16日, [招待有り]
  • Towards the validity of studying EFL reading as an ecological system in social contexts               
    Matsumoto, H.; Heffernan, N.
    The 2017 International Pragmatics Association Annual Conference. Belfast, Northern Ireland., 2017年07月
  • Canada’s changing school population: The views of six administrators               
    Heffernan, N.
    The Japan Association of Comparative Culture Annual Conference, 2017年05月
  • Adjusting to life and studies away from home: The views of eight Chinese and Taiwanese students studying at a Japanese university               
    Heffernan, N.
    The Korean Association of Teachers of English International Conference. Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul, Korea, 2016年07月
  • Teaching critical thinking and academic writing skills to Japanese learners of English               
    Heffernan, N.
    The 2014 KATE International Conference. Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea., 2014年07月
  • Black sheep or ugly duckling: Turning writing classes into meaningful learning opportunitie               
    Delve, M.; Heffernan, N.; Barclay, S.
    Matsuyama JALT meeting, Ehime University, Matsuyama, Japan., 2014年06月, [招待有り]
  • The road to successful curriculum: How theory feeds practice               
    Heffernan, N.
    The Korean Association of Teachers of English (KOTESOL). Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul, Korea., 2013年10月
  • Designing an English language curriculum               
    Heffernan, N.
    The Japan Association of Teachers of English (JALT), 2013年10月
  • Teaching portfolios: For revisiting one's life story as an English teacher and the process of self-actualization               
    Nakayama, A.; Shimizu, E.; Heffernan, N.; Kurita, K.
    Symposium held at the Japan Association of Educational Psychology Annual Conference. Hosei University, Tokyo, Japan., 2013年08月
  • Tailoring English teaching by reinventing a university English language program               
    Heffernan, N.
    The 2013 KATE International Conference. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, Korea., 2013年07月
  • Using Criterion as a self-study writing tool               
    Heffernan, N.; Otoshi, J.; Kaneko, Y.
    he 2013 KATE International Conference. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, Korea., 2013年07月
  • Teachers’ feedback on students' writing: Cohesion or confusion               
    Heffernan, N.; Otoshi, J.; Kaneko, Y.
    The 7th Intercultural Rhetoric and Discourse Conference. Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 2012年08月
  • A report on the progress of a university-wide testing program               
    Heffernan, N.
    The 2012 KATE (Korean Association of Teachers of English) International Conference. Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul, Korea., 2012年07月
  • Developing EFL Materials for Japanese University Students: A Case Study.               
    Heffernan, N.
    The 2012 International MATSDA (Materials Development Association) Annual Conference. University of Limerick, The Republic of Ireland., 2012年06月
  • Developing EFL Materials for Japanese University Students: A Case Study               
    Heffernan, N.
    The 2012 International MATSDA (Materials Development Association) Annual Conference. University of Limerick, The Republic of Ireland., 2012年06月
  • Foreign language activities for Japanese students in special needs education               
    Miura, Y.; Nakayama, A.; Heffernan, N.
    Paper presented at the Summer School 2012: Insights into Applied Linguistics: Languaging, Agency, and Ecologies, at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland., 2012年06月
  • Implementing a four skills testing program from the bottom-up               
    Heffernan, N.
    The 2011 Korean Association of Teachers of English (KATE) International Conference, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea., 2011年07月
  • The Influence of Past Language Studies and Overseas Experiences on Current EFL Learning of Japanese University Students               
    Nakayama, A.; Matsumoto, H.; Heffernan, N.; Hiromori, T.
    New Dynamics of Language Learning: Spaces and places – intentions and opportunities, at University of Jyväskylä, Finland June 6-9., 2011年06月
  • The Effectiveness of Nintendo DS on Japanese EFL Learners               
    Yoshida, H.; Nakayama, A.; Heffernan, N.
    The meeting of American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL2011). Chicago, IL., 2011年03月
  • Testing language outside the bureaucratic box               
    Heffernan, N.; Stafford, M.
    The 2010 JALT National Conference, Aichi Industry and Labor Center, Nagoya, Japan., 2010年11月
  • Testing the four language skills in a university-wide program               
    Heffernan, N.
    The 2010 PAC-Korea TESOL International Conference, Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul, Korea., 2010年10月
  • Can Intervention by a Combination of Reading Strategies Develop L2 Learners’ Orchestration of Strategy Use?               
    Matsumoto, H.; Heffernan, N.
    The 49th JACET Annual Convention, Miyagi University, Miyagi, Japan., 2010年09月
  • Educational uses of digital photo frames: A trial study               
    Johnson, A.; Heffernan, N.
    The 2009 GLoCALL conference, Chiang Mai, Thailand., 2009年12月
  • Ethical issues in CALL: How they affect both teachers and students.               
    Heffernan, N.; Wang, S.
    CALICO 2009 International Conference, University of Arizona State, Tempe, Arizona., 2009年09月
  • An analysis of a hypothesized model of EFL students’ motivation based on Self-Determination Theory               
    Otoshi, J.; Heffernan, N.
    The 48th JACET Annual Convention, Hokkai Gakuen University, Sapporo, Japan., 2009年09月
  • Developing effective criterion-referenced tests for language programs               
    The 4th FL Teaching and Research Conference. Paper presented at the 4th Teaching and Research Conference, Ehime University, Matsuyama, Japan., 2009年09月
  • Student motivation: Psychological needs               
    Otoshi, J.; Heffernan, N.
    The 2008 Japan Association for Language Teachers (JALT) Conference, Tokyo, Japan., 2008年11月
  • CALL ethics: A factor that should not be overlooked               
    Heffernan, N.; Wang, S.
    The 2008 JALT CALL conference, Nagoya University of Business and Commerce, 2008年05月
  • Factors predicting oral presentations in EFL classrooms               
    Heffernan, N.; Otoshi, J.
    Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii., 2008年01月
  • How copyright and privacy laws affect CALL               
    Heffernan, N.; Wang, S.
    EUROCALL, 2007, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland., 2007年09月
  • Network-based English pronunciation self-training               
    Heffernan, N.; Wang, S.
    EUROCALL, 2007, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland., 2007年09月
  • Improving TOEIC scores through online learning               
    Heffernan, N.; Wang, S.
    The 2007 International Conference on Online Foreign Language Education, Weihai, China., 2007年08月
  • FM and Web broadcasting systems for mobile language listening               
    International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, Niigata, Japan., 2007年07月
  • Creating a ubiquitous foreign language listening environment via FM and Web radio stations               
    Heffernan, N.; Wang, S.
    MULE at ICCE 2006 Conference, Beijing, China., 2006年12月
  • TOEFL classroom success               
    Japan Association for Language Teachers (JALT) National Conference, Kitakyushu, Japan., 2006年11月
  • Business activities for the EFL classroom               
    Heffernan, N.; O'Sullivan, M.
    Japan Association for Language Teachers (JALT) National Conference, Kitakyushu, Japan., 2006年11月
  • The short readings project: A CALL activity.               
    Heffernan, N.; Johnson, A.
    The TESL Canada 2006 Conference. Delta Winnipeg Hotel, Canada., 2006年10月
  • An integrated approach to academic writing               
    Heffernan, N.
    The TESL Canada 2006 Conference. Delta Winnipeg Hotel, Canada., 2006年09月
  • TOEFL success: Stories from the classroom               
    Heffernan, N.
    Asia TEFL 2006 International Conference. Seinan Gakuin University, Fukuoka, Japan., 2006年08月
  • Academic writing success: A case study               
    Heffernan, N.
    Asian EFL Journal Conference, Busan, South Korea., 2006年04月
  • Teaching academic writing: Form and Process               
    Heffernan, N.
    Japan Association for Language Teachers (JALT) National Conference, Shizuoka, Japan., 2005年10月
  • TOEFL CBT: Test taking strategies               
    Heffernan, N.
    The 2005 JALT CALL Conference, Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, Japan., 2005年06月
  • The new CALL-based set of short reading activities at www.english-trailers.com               
    Heffernan, N.; Johnson, A.
    CALL Around the Pacific, National University of Singapore, Singapore., 2004年12月
  • Materials development: Creating a textbook               
    Heffernan, N.
    The Japan Association for Language Teachers (JALT) National Conference, Tezukayama University, Nara, Japan., 2004年11月
  • Bringing Canadian content into the classroom.               
    Heffernan, N.
    The Association of Canadian Teachers in Japan Annual Conference, The Canadian Embassy, Tokyo, Japan., 2004年09月, [招待有り]
  • The need for resolute TOEFL instruction at Japanese universities               
    Heffernan, N.
    The JACET 42nd Annual Convention, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan., 2003年09月
■ 担当経験のある科目_授業
  • 英語教育               
    2015年05月 - 現在
    久留米大学
  • 英語教育               
    2008年04月 - 2015年03月
    愛媛大学
  • 英語教育               
    2006年04月 - 2008年03月
    広島修道大学
  • 英語教育               
    2002年04月 - 2006年03月
    立命館大学
■ 所属学協会
  • 2020年04月 - 現在
    International Pragmatics Association               
  • 2002年04月 - 現在
    全国語学教育学会               
■ 関心を持って取組んでいる活動
  • I am interested in many kinds of sports and like playing and watching sports. I especially like soccer, football and hockey. I also like reading and watching movies.