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MCCROHAN Gerardine mary

  • Integrated Educational Promotion Center
  • Higher Education Center
  • Graduate School of Science for Creative Emergence
  • Division of Science for Creative Emergence
  • Associate Professor
Last Updated :2025/04/24

Researcher Information

Degree

  • 修士 (M.A. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)（バーミンガム大学英語学部）

J-Global ID

Research Interests

  • Willingness-to-Communicate   Self-Access Centre   コミュニケイティブストラタジー 医学英語   クラスルームインターラクション   異文化間交流   Medical English   Intercultural Communication   Compensatory strategies   Communicative Strategies   

Research Areas

  • Humanities & social sciences / English linguistics

Academic & Professional Experience

  • 2006 - 2009  Kagawa University
  • 2001 - 2006  Kagawa University
  • 1995 - 2000  NOVA株式会社高松校, 英語教師兼アシスタントトレーナー
  • 1993 - 1995  オックスフォード集中英語の学校, 英語教師

Education

  •        - 2000  University of Birmingham  School of English, Drama and Creative Studies, Department of English Language and Linguistics,  Masters Degree in TESOL (M.A.TESOL)
  •        - 1992  Oxford Brookes University  Geological and Earth Sciences  B.Sc in Geological Sciences
  •        - 1989  The National University of Ireland, University College Cork  Faculty of Arts  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Geography (double major)

Association Memberships

  • TEFL Praxis   The Japan Association for Self-Access Learning   JAPAN ASSOCIATION FOR NURSING ENGLISH TEACHING   大学英語教育学会   日本医学英語教育学会   JALT (全国語学教育学会)   (East Shikoku) Japan Association of Language Teaching (JALT)   

Published Papers

  • Investigating a negative: Student non-use of a self-access center
    McCrohan Gerardine; Perkins Gareth Edward; Billa David Guilaume
    JASAL Journal 5 (1) 45 - 63 2024/07 [Refereed]
  • Gerardine McCrohan; Gareth Perkins
    TEFL Praxis Journal 2 29 - 46 2023/12 [Refereed]
  • Report on the JASAL Forum at JALT2022. Motivation in Self-Access Learning: Listening to Student Experiences
    McCrohan, G; Thornton, K; Yamada, E
    JASAL Journal 4 (1) 170 - 179 2023/06 [Refereed][Invited]
  • Using Peer-Tutors to Assist with Examination Preparation Classes in a Self-Access Center Setting
    McCrohan, Gerardine; Caldwell, Andrew
    JASAL Journal 2 (2) 16 - 40 2021/12 [Refereed]
  • An English Needs Analysis of Medical Doctors in Western Japan
    Ian Willey; Kimie Tanimoto; Gerardine McCrohan; Katsumi Nishiya
    JALT Journal 42 (2) 143 - 169 2020/11 [Refereed]
  • Willingness to Communicate and the Use of Self-Access Centers
    McCrohan, Gerardine & Chambers, Arran
    JACET Chugoku-Shikoku Chapter Research Bulletin (JACET-CSCRB) 17 19 - 37 2020/03 [Refereed]
  • Piloting in-service English courses for medical professionals
    Willey, Ian; Suzuki, Hiromi; McCrohan, Gerardine
    Journal of Medical English Education 18 (3) 1 - 11 2019/11 [Refereed]
  • How Japanese MDs and RNs feel about English brush-up programs
    WILLEY; Ian David; TANIMOTO, Kimie; MCCROHAN; Gerardine. NISHIYA; Katsumi
    Journal of Medical English Education 17 (1) 1 - 5 2018/02 [Refereed]
  • TOEIC Listening; from Lemons to Lemonade
    McCrohan Gerardine Mary; Arnold, David
    Shikoku English Language Education Society Vol. 35, 71-80 四国英語教育学会 35 (35) 71-89 - 80 0914-5850 2015/12 [Refereed]
  • Changes in students' self-reported use of communication strategies
    McCrohan Gerardine Mary
    JACET Chugoku-Shikoku Chapter Research Bulletin (JACET-CSCRB) 大学英語教育学会(JACET)中国・四国支部 11 (11) 168 - 178 1349-0265 2014/03 [Refereed][Invited]
  • Student peer-monitored use of compensatory strategies during General English Education classes
    MCCROHAN Gerardine Mary; BATTEN, Paul; Gerard
    香川大学教育研究 第８号 69-78頁 第8号 69 - 78 2011
  • 共通教育英語授業における学生の相互にモニターされた状況での補償方略の使用
    Paul Batten; Gerardine McCrohan
    香川大学教育研究 第８号 69-78頁 第8号 69 - 78 2011
  • Addressing specific needs: The evolution of Easy Nursing English
    WILLEY; Ian David; MCCROHAN; Gerardine; SHIBATA, Seiji
    Kagawa University Journal of Higher Education and Research (6) 103 - 110 2009
  • The Importance of Culture in the University Classroom
    McCrohan Gerardine Mary
    香川大学教育研究 2008.3 (5号) 43 - 50 2008

Books etc

  • 看単！Easy Nursing English--Easy Reviews & Easy Exams
    Willey, Ian David; MCCROHAN Gerardine Mary; Shibata Seiji (Joint work)2011
  • 看単！Easy Nursing English (第2発行）
    Willey, Ian David; MCCROHAN Gerardine Mary; Shibata Seiji (Joint work)Nansando SBN:978-4-525-02231-0 2010
  • 看単！Easy Nursing English--Easy Quizzes + Easy Quiz Answers
    南山堂 2009
  • 看単！Easy Nursing English--Easy Quizzes + Easy Quiz Answers
    南山堂 2009
  • 看単！Easy Nursing English
    南山堂 2008 9784525022310
  • 看単！Easy Nursing English
    Nanzando 2008 9784525022310

Conference Activities & Talks

  • Expectations and Needs of Japanese University Students Preparing for the IELTS Speaking and Writing Sections
    Gerardine McCrohan; Gareth Perkins
    3rd International TEFL Praxis Conference  2024/03
  • The preconceptions and needs of students preparing for the IELTS  [Not invited]
    Gerardine McCrohan; Gareth Perkins
    JACET Chu-shikoku Autumn Conference  2023/10
  • Student Voices From a Self-Access Center: Investigating the Motivation of Frequent Attendees
    Gerardine McCrohan
    The 62nd JACET International Convention (Tokyo, 2023)  2023/08
  • Voices from a Self-Access Center: Investigating Students' Continued Attendance
    Gerardine McCrohan; Gareth Perkins
    2023 JACET Chu-Shikoku Spring Conference  2023/06
  • Listening to Student Experiences: The Motivation Behind Consistent Self-Access Center Attendees
    Gerardine McCrohan
    48th Annual Conference on Language Teaching (JALT2022)  2022/11
  • Using Peer-tutors in a TOEIC Speaking and Writing Preparation Class  [Not invited]
    Gerardine McCrohan; Andrew Caldwell
    The 18th Annual CamTESOL Conference on English Language Teaching  2022/02
  • Using Peer-Tutors in a SAC Examination Preparation Class
    McCrohan, Gerardine; Caldwell Andrew
    JASAL 2021 National Conference  2021/10
  • Using Peer Tutors in a TOEIC S & W Preparation Class
    McCrohan, Gerardine
    2021 Chu-Shikoku JACET Chapter Autumn Conference  2021/10
  • Investigating Student Reticence in Self-access Center Usage
    McCrohan, Gerardine
    JACET 60th International Commemorative Convention  2021/08
  • Investigating student (un)willingness to attend a self-access center
    McCrohan, Gerardine
    17th Annual CamTESOL Conference  2021/02
  • The Influence of Self-access Centers on Willingness to Communicate  [Not invited]
    MCCROHAN Gerardine mary
    The JACET 58th (2019) International Convention  2019/08
  • Using self-access centers to develop willingness to communicate  [Not invited]
    MCCROHAN Gerardine Mary; Chambers Arran
    The 10th All Shikoku Conference  2019/06
  • Willingness to communicate and the use of self-access centers  [Not invited]
    MCCROHAN Gerardine Mary; Chambers Arran
    Chu-Shikoku 2019 Spring Conference  2019/06
  • Using Communication Strategies in Text Reconstruction  [Not invited]
    MCCROHAN Gerardine mary
    The JACET 57th (2018) International Convention  2018/08
  • The Importance of Register in Communication Strategies  [Invited]
    MCCROHAN Gerardine mary
    Chu-Shikoku JACET Chapter Fall Conference  2017/10
  • Insights gained from a needs analysis of Japanese doctors and nurses  [Not invited]
    WILLEY; Ian David; MCCROHAN Gerardine Mary
    JACET 56th International Convention  2017/08
  • Free-writing: More than just a Warm-up Activity  [Not invited]
    MCCROHAN Gerardine Mary
    The 8th All Shikoku JALT Conference  2017/05
  • The English needs of doctors and nurses at hospitals in rural Japan  [Not invited]
    Willey, Ian David; MCCROHAN Gerardine mary
    The 19th JASMEE Academic Meeting  2016/07
  • Analyzing the Effects of ESL Communication Strategy Training  [Not invited]
    6th CMU-KU Joint Symposium 2016  2016
  • Improving Students' Communicative Ability: A how to  [Not invited]
    全国語学教育学会 (JALT) 松山部 Chapter meeting  2015
  • Text Reconstruction Using Communication Strategies  [Not invited]
    JALT 6th All Shikoku Conference 2010  2015
  • Politeness in Communication Strageties  [Not invited]
    大学英語教育学会第54回国際大会  2015
  • Teaching Communication Strategies  [Not invited]
    The JACET 53rd (2014) International Convention  2014
  • Changes in students' use of communication strategies  [Not invited]
    All Shikoku JALT 3rd Annual Conference  2013
  • Changes in Students' self reported use of communication strategies  [Not invited]
    平成25年度 JACET中国・四国支部 秋季研究大会  2013
  • Presentation Skills Seminar for Technical Presentations  [Not invited]
    IEEE (Shikoku Section)  2012
  • Teaching and testing compensatory strategies in university English classes  [Not invited]
    JALT 1st All Shikoku Conference 2010  2010
  • Teaching and testing compensatory strategies in university English classes  [Not invited]
    JALT 1st All Shikoku Conference 2010  2010
  • Teaching and testing Communication Strategies in University English classes  [Not invited]
    JALT 1st All Shikoku Conference 2010  2010
  • 英国とアイルランドの文化のプレゼンテーション/研修会  [Not invited]
    (研修会)英国とアイルランドの文化について  2008
  • Voices from a Self-Access Center; Investigating learners’ Continued Attendance  [Not invited]
    Gerardine McCrohan; Gareth Perkins
    Chu-Shikoku JACET Spring Meeting

MISC

  • The Perceived Benefits of Doing the TOEIC Half Test
    McCrohan Gerardine Mary  SELES Journal (Shikoku English Language Education Journal)  30-  (34)  79  -86  2014/12  [Refereed]
  • A Pedagogical Justification for Teaching Presentation Skills in English Language Classes
    MACANTHONY Dermot; MCCROHAN Gerardine Mary  香川大学研究  10-  137  -141  2013/03  [Refereed]
  • 大学英語教育におけるTOEICSWテスト導入の有意性
    McCrohan Gerardine Mary  香川大学教育研究 第9号 117-127頁  第9号-  117  -127  2012
  • Teaching and Testing Compensatory Strategies in University Classes :
    BATTEN Paul; McCROHAN Gerardine  JACET Chugoku-Shikoku Chapter research bulletin  (8)  97  -109  2011
  • Developing students' communicative compentence through the use of communicative strategies
    Paul Batten; Gerardine McCrohan  香川大学教育研究、第7号、pp 99-107  (7)  99  -107  2010
  • 大学生の英語伝達能力を育てる授業に向けて
    Paul Batten; Gerardine McCrohan  香川大学教育研究、第7号、pp 99-107  (7)  99  -107  2010
  • The "teachability" of grammar in university English classes
    Paul Batten; Gerardine McCrohan  Journal of Higher Education and Research Kagawa University  No. 6-  49  -62  2009
  • Questions teachers ask in class: Do they help students develop communication skills?
    MCCROHAN; Gerardine; BATTEN, Paul  香川大学教育実践総合研究  第19号-  (第19号)  29  -38  2009
  • 英文法の教授法：その現状とあり方をめぐって
    Paul Batten; Gerardine McCrohan  香川大学教育研究 第６号  No. 6-  49  -62  2009
  • 大学の授業における文化の重要性
    McCrohan Gerardine Mary  香川大学教育研究  2008.3-  (5号)  43  -50  2008
  • Researching Culture in University English Language Classes
    McCROHAN Gerardine; BATTEN Paul  香川大学教育学部研究報告第I部  127-  (第127号)  45  -52  2007
  • Researching Culture in University English Language Classes
    McCrohan Gerardine Mary  香川大学教育学部研究報告第I部  (第127号)  45  -52  2007

Research Grants & Projects

  • Developing students' international posture and speaking skills using simulated interviewers
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science：Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
    Date (from‐to) : 2023/04 -2026/03 
    Author : MCCROHAN; Gerardine; Gareth Perkins
  • An English Needs Analysis of Doctors and Nurses in Rural Japan
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science: Grant-in-aid for scientific research (C)：
    Date (from‐to) : 2015/04 -2018/03 
    Author : WILLEY; Ian David; MCCROHAN Gerardine Mary
  • Changes in students' use of communicative strategies
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science: Grant-in-aid for scientific research (C)：Japan Society for the Promotion of Science: Grant-in-aid for scientific research (C)
    Date (from‐to) : 2012/04 -2015/03 
    Author : MCCROHAN Gerardine Mary; BATTEN, Paul; Gerard

Teaching Experience

  • Understanding Cross-Cultural CommunicationUnderstanding Cross-Cultural Communication Kagawa University
  • Academic EnglishⅡ (2)Academic EnglishⅡ (2) Kagawa University
  • Intensive EnglishⅡIntensive EnglishⅡ Kagawa University
  • Communicative English Ⅳ ED(6)Communicative English Ⅳ ED(6) Kagawa University
  • Medical English IIMedical English II Kagawa University
  • TOEIC Speaking and Writing Preparation (Writing section)TOEIC Speaking and Writing Preparation (Writing section) This is a special course run in the Self-Access Center (Global Cafe) to help students prepare for the writing section of the TOEIC S & W.
  • TOEIC Speaking and Writing Preparation (Speaking section)TOEIC Speaking and Writing Preparation (Speaking section) Kagawa University This is a special course run in the Self-Access Center (Global Cafe) to help students prepare for the speaking section of the TOEIC S & W. It is open to all students (undergraduate and graduate) and from all faculties. Classes are held 3 times a week.
  • Language and communicative issues in the age of globalizationLanguage and communicative issues in the age of globalization Kagawa University
  • Intercultural CommunicationIntercultural Communication Kagawa University
  • English ConversationEnglish Conversation Kagawa University
  • Communicative English Ⅲ M(1)Communicative English Ⅲ M(1) Kagawa University
  • Communicative English Ⅰ T(11)Communicative English Ⅰ T(11) Kagawa University
  • Communicative English Ⅰ A(6)Communicative English Ⅰ A(6) Kagawa University
  • Communicative English Ⅰ L(7)Communicative English Ⅰ L(7) Kagawa University
  • Medical English 1Medical English 1
  • Medical English 1Medical English 1 Kagawa University
  • Understanding Cross-Cultural CommunicationUnderstanding Cross-Cultural Communication Kagawa University
  • Academic English Ⅱ (3)Academic English Ⅱ (3) Kagawa University
  • Academic English Ⅱ (2)Academic English Ⅱ (2) Kagawa University
  • Intensive English ⅡIntensive English Ⅱ Kagawa University
  • Communicative English Ⅳ ED(8)Communicative English Ⅳ ED(8) Kagawa University
  • Communicative English Ⅱ L(8)Communicative English Ⅱ L(8) Kagawa University
  • Medical English IIMedical English II Kagawa University
  • TOEIC Speaking and Writing Preparation Speaking section)TOEIC Speaking and Writing Preparation Speaking section) Kagawa University This is a special course held 3 times a week in the Self-Access Center (Global Cafe) to help students prepare for the TOEIC S & W. It is open to both undergraduate and graduate students from all faculties. Students take the test at the end of December.
  • TOEIC Speaking and Writing Preparation (Writing section)TOEIC Speaking and Writing Preparation (Writing section) Kagawa University This is a special course held in the evenings twice a week in the Self-Access Center (Global Cafe) to help students prepare for the TOEIC S & W. It is open to both undergraduate and graduate students from all faculties. Students take the test at the end of December.
  • Intercultural CommunicationIntercultural Communication Kagawa University
  • English ConversationEnglish Conversation Kagawa University
  • Communicative English Ⅲ M(1)Communicative English Ⅲ M(1) Kagawa University
  • Communicative English Ⅰ JE(1)Communicative English Ⅰ JE(1) Kagawa University

Committee Membership

  • 2014/04 - Today   Japan Association for Medical English Education   JASMEE
  • 2009/04 - Today   Japan Association of College English Teachers   JACET
  • 2006/04 - Today   (East Shikoku) Japan Association of Language Teaching (JALT)   East Shikoku Liaison Officer   (East Shikoku) Japan Association of Language Teaching (JALT)

Social Contribution

  • The Good Language Learner
    Date (from-to) : 2023/08/20-2023/08/20
    Role : Lecturer
    Category : Lecture
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : (I-pal Kagawa)
    Event, Program, Title : 国際交流センター (I-pal Kagawa), One day I-pal College
  • All Shikoku Kosen Presentation Contest 2021 (online)
    Date (from-to) : 2021/11/20-2021/11/20
    Role : Informant
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : 香川高等専門学校
    Event, Program, Title : All Shikoku Kosen Presentation Contest
  • Seiryo English Speech Contest 2019 Judge
    Date (from-to) : 2019/09/24-2019/09/24
    Role : Informant
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : 香川誠陵中学校・高等学校 英語
    Event, Program, Title : Seiryo English Speech Contest
  • World Englishes
    Date (from-to) : 2019/08/24-2019/08/24
    Role : Lecturer
    Category : Seminar
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : 国際交流センター (I-pal Kagawa)
    Event, Program, Title : One day I-pal College
  • All Shikoku Kosen Speech Contest Judge
    Date (from-to) : 2018/12/16-2018/12/16
    Role : Informant
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : 独立行政法人国立高等専門学校機構 香川高等専門学校 詫間キャンパス
    Event, Program, Title : All Shikoku Kosen Speech Contest
  • Seiryo English Speech Contest, 2018
    Date (from-to) : 2018/09/15-2018/09/15
    Role : Informant
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : 香川誠陵中学校・高等学校 英語
    Event, Program, Title : 香川誠陵中学校・高等学校 英語, Seiryo English Speech Contest, 2018
  • Seiryo English Speech Contest 2017 Judge
    Date (from-to) : 2017/09/16-2017/09/16
    Role : Informant
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : 香川誠陵中学校・高等学校 英語
    Event, Program, Title : Seiryo English Speech Contest 2017
  • 英語でのコミュニケーション方法 特別講演
    Date (from-to) : 2009/07
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : 国際交流センター
  • The Culture of Britain and Ireland. 3日間短期集中講座
    Date (from-to) : 2008/07
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : 国際交流センター

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