DEBORAH J. MAXFIELD

Rikkyo University

About

I am currently serving as a Lecturer in English Education at Rikkyo University, Tokyo. While gaining my MSc in Psychology, I became interested in how group dynamics can combine with cognitive and affective states to affect learning outcomes. My current research focuses on how concepts from social psychology (such as theories surrounding group cohesion) can be applied in a second language environment, particularly in relation to student motivation and L2 anxiety, and I am presently collecting data on whether undertaking reflective team-building tasks can affect group climate and bonds.

Sessions

Psychology & Language Learning Impact of Online Teamwork on Anxiety and Group Cohesion more

Mon, Nov 15, 13:25-13:50 Asia/Tokyo

In this presentation, we will share the results of an end-of-term survey, which explores the impact that our use of teams had on students in online Debate and Presentation classes. This research will consider theoretical frameworks from psychological and pedagogical perspectives to investigate possible relationships between online teamwork, students’ self-reported anxiety, team cohesion, and motivation. At the end of the presentation, there will be suggestions for future research and teaching practice, followed by discussion time.

DEBORAH J. MAXFIELD Matthew C Kocourek