Dive into the world of second language acquisition with "Hear Us Out!" - a monthly podcast hosted by Ash, Andrej, and Cooper, English language lecturers in Japan. Produced in conjunction with the JALT Listening SIG, we explore cutting-edge listening research through engaging interviews with SLA researchers. Our smaller "Research Bites" episodes offer concise summaries of intriguing studies. From innovative methodologies to social perspectives in higher education, from the teaching of listening to listening to learn, we cover it all.
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Dive into the world of second language acquisition with "Hear Us Out!" - a monthly podcast hosted by Ash, Andrej, and Cooper, English language lecturers in Japan. Produced in conjunction with the JALT Listening SIG, we explore cutting-edge listening research through engaging interviews with SLA researchers. Our smaller "Research Bites" episodes offer concise summaries of intriguing studies. From innovative methodologies to social perspectives in higher education, from the teaching of listening to listening to learn, we cover it all.
Listening Anxiety, AI Tools, and Leading Change: Dr. Hayo Reinders on Modern Language Education | Hear Us Out! Episode 17
The JALT Listening Podcast: Hear Us Out!
49 minutes 26 seconds
4 months ago
Listening Anxiety, AI Tools, and Leading Change: Dr. Hayo Reinders on Modern Language Education | Hear Us Out! Episode 17
In this packed episode, Cooper sits down with Dr. Hayo Reinders to explore cutting-edge listening research and teacher leadership. From pronunciation struggles to profound insights, this conversation covers AI-powered listening tools, engagement measurement, and how teachers can become collaborative leaders.
Key Timestamps:
[04:37] Listening anxiety and its surprising impact on language learning
[06:40] AI tools revolutionizing personalized listening practice (Google Studio, 11 Labs)
[09:20] Creating AI avatars for customized language instruction
[12:20] Measuring student engagement with wearable technology
[15:00] Why engagement beats motivation for long-term success
[28:11] What does teacher leadership actually mean?
[31:07] Collaborative leadership vs. traditional management
[36:00] Technology, values, and maintaining agency in education
Featuring thoughtful commentary from Ash and Andrej on listening anxiety, AI's role in education, and transferring classroom skills to leadership roles.
The JALT Listening Podcast: Hear Us Out!
Dive into the world of second language acquisition with "Hear Us Out!" - a monthly podcast hosted by Ash, Andrej, and Cooper, English language lecturers in Japan. Produced in conjunction with the JALT Listening SIG, we explore cutting-edge listening research through engaging interviews with SLA researchers. Our smaller "Research Bites" episodes offer concise summaries of intriguing studies. From innovative methodologies to social perspectives in higher education, from the teaching of listening to listening to learn, we cover it all.
