Mayumi Hamada

Univrsity of Marketing and Distribution Sciences (Ryutsu Kagaku University)

About

Mayumi Hamada is an associate professor at the University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences in Kobe. Her current research interests include CLIL, learning motivation, and career education. She has developed a new CLIL course that combines career education and English learning, based on positive psychology and cognitive neuroscience. She is currently developing English teaching materials to enhance students’ self-esteem and self-realization. She is the co-author of textbooks in the Macmillan Cinema English series and "Grammar Network" by Cengage.

Sessions

Psychology & Language Learning A College CLIL Course to Enhance Happiness more

Sat, Nov 13, 12:05-12:30 Asia/Tokyo

This presentation aims to describe how a new college CLIL course combining career education and English learning influenced students’ well-being and happiness. Through the three questionnaires conducted at the beginning and the end of the semester, it was found that the students’ subjective happiness significantly increased. It was also indicated that positive feelings were enhanced. Some fun and happiness-enhancing activities based on positive psychology and cognitive neuroscience will also be presented.

Mayumi Hamada