Researcher Profile and Settings

Researcher

• Name

  BERGERON Sylvain

Profile and Settings

• Name

  Bergeron, Sylvain

Foreign language

• Use in presentation

  English, French, Spanish

• Use in publication

  English, French, Spanish

Affiliation

• Global Initiative Center, Associate Professor, Associate Professor
• Gunma University University Education Center

Education

• Feb. 2006, University of Manitoba, Faculty of Arts, Religion
• Feb. 2014, University of Wollongong, Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Education

Research Experience

• 01 Mar. 2019, 01 Apr. 2023, Gunma University Education Center, Foreign Language Education Department, Associate Professor, Japan
• 01 Apr. 2023, Gunma University Global Initiative Center, Foreign Language Education Department, Associate Professor, Japan
• 01 Apr. 2014, 31 Mar. 2018, Gunma University International Center, International Coordinator, Senior Lecturer, Japan

Research Activities

Research Areas

• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• History of Religion

Published Papers

• A comparative review of two studies on learner motivational strategies, Sylvain Bergeron, Dec. 2023, Speakeasy Journal, Volume 34, 36, 41, Scientific journal
• Lesson design strategy within a team-teaching approach, Sylvain Bergeron, 2011, The School House, 19, 1, 4, 18, Research institution
• Designing a unit of work: Team teaching within a wholistic approach, Sylvain Bergeron, 2009, Speakeasy, 23, 3, 4, Research institution
• A reflection on critical practice, Sylvain Bergeron, 2009, Speakeasy, 23, 14, 15, Research institution
• Arianism and Pelagianism:Two Great Heresies of the Fourth and Fifth Centuries, Sylvain Bergeron, Dec. 2022, Journal of History and Future, Volume 8, Issue 4, 1172, 1178, Scientific journal
• Rebuilding an EFL classroom community with a project based unit of work, Sylvain Bergeron, Dec. 2022, Speakeasy Journal, 33, 33, 40, Scientific journal
• It’s never too late to learn: Serving the community through English language education for adults, Sylvain Bergeron, Jun. 2019, The Lifelong Learning Special Interest Group (SIG) Newsletter. The Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT), Vol. 15, Issue 1
• A review and assessment of technology and materials for English language teaching and learning, Sylvain Bergeron, Mar. 2017, Journal of Center for Education and Research, Gunma University, Vol. 16
• Closing the circle, Sylvain Bergeron,Richard Sampson, Nov. 2016, CUE Circular. The Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT), College and University Educators Special Interest Group (SIG), Issue 1
• Gunma university’s international camp: An annual event for multicultural exchange and mutual understanding, Yamato\, A,Furukawa\, A,Bergeron\, S,Makihara\, T, Mar. 2016, Journal of Center for Education and Research, Gunma University, Vol. 15
• Integrating an interactive approach to teaching grammar in the English as a foreign language classroom: A case study of a Japanese senior high school student, Sylvain Bergeron, Mar. 2016, Journal of Center for Education and Research, Gunma University, Vol. 15
• A shared experience of intercultural bridge building made possible through the use of English, Sylvain Bergeron, Feb. 2016, Global Issues in Language Education Newsletter. Global Issues in Language Education Special Interest Group (SIG), Issue 98
• English as a world language (Japanese article ), Sylvain Bergeron, Feb. 2016, Maebashi International Association Newsletter, Vol. 50
• Using media to motivate and promote language production in the English as a foreign language classroom, Sylvain Bergeron, Mar. 2015, Journal of Center for Education and Research, Gunma University, Vol. 14
• Music to my ears: Using a song-based activity to improve basic language skills, Sylvain Bergeron, Jun. 2013, The Journal of Saitama City Educators (JSCE), Vol. 3, Issue 3
• Beyond chalk and talk: A model for a more communicative and interactive oral communication team-teaching lesson, Sylvain Bergeron, Mar. 2013, The Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT). Junior and Senior High School Special Interest Group (SIG) Newsletter, Vol. 21, Issue 1

Books etc

• Leap to the Future 2: English by PBL at Gunma University, Contributor, Hoogenboom, R., Bergeron, S., Neupane, P. & al., Hoogenboom, R., Bergeron, S., Neupane, P. & al., Hoogenboom, R., Jobu Publishing Company, Sep. 2021, 190, 24-39; 134-139, Textbook
• Leap to the Future 1: English by PBL at Gunma University, Contributor, Hoogenboom, R., Bergeron, S., Neupane, P. & al., Hoogenboom, R., Bergeron, S., Neupane, P. & al., Co-author, Jobu Publishing Company, Mar. 2021, 125, 32-25; 92-95, Textbook
• Typhoon Kathleen and the Flood at Goryo: A Kamishibai Storyboard, Joint work, Mari Tanaka,al. (Authors,Sylvain Bergeron (English translation, Asahi Printing Co., Ltd.,, Apr. 2017

Presentations

• Addressing the ABCs of Teacher Wellbeing as the Building Blocks to a Healthy Teaching Environment, Sylvain Bergeron, 10th Conference on Global Higher Education, 01 Jun. 2024, 01 Jun. 2024, 01 Jun. 2024, English, Lakeland University Japan, Tokyo, Japan, Japan, Domestic conference
• Mini Qi Gong for Teachers, Sylvain Bergeron, JALT2023 International Conference, 25 Nov. 2023, 24 Nov. 2023, 27 Nov. 2023, English, Tsukuba International Conference Center (Epochal Tsukuba), Japan
• Introducing Glocal Issues Education via a Project-Based Learning Approach, Sylvain Bergeron, LD30: Learning for Change and Action, Making a Difference for the Future, 21 Oct. 2023, 21 Oct. 2023, 22 Oct. 2023, English, Gakushin University, Japan, Domestic conference
• Qi Gong for Teachers: Teacher Well-Being Through Body-Mind Awareness, Sylvain Bergeron, CUEing for Success-Teacher Reflection and Self-Care in Tertiary Education. Cue 30th Anniversary Conference 2023, 17 Sep. 2023, 15 Sep. 2023, 18 Sep. 2023, English, University of Toyama, Japan
• Using Project-Based Learning for Community Building in the Post Pandemic EFL Classroom, Sylvain Bergeron, The 9th Annual Conference on Global Higher Education, 03 Jun. 2023, English, Lakeland University Japan (Tokyo campus), Japan
• Teacher Well-Being & Body-Mind Exercise: Qi Gong for Teachers, Sylvain Bergeron, JALT Gunma Chapter Monthly Conference, 14 May 2023, English, Kyoai Gakuen University, Japan
• Rebuilding Community in the Post-Pandemic EFL Classroom, Sylvain Bergeron, Embracing Change Through Resilience & Transformation in the Post-COVID-19 World, 16 Jul. 2022, English, Kwansei Gakuin University, Japan, Domestic conference
• Zen Buddhism and the Arts, Sylvain Bergeron, Gunma University International Center 2021 Summer Program, 01 Jul. 2021, English, Gunma University International Center Online, Japan
• Student Silence in Text Chat Communication, Sylvain Bergeron, 2020 JALT CUE Conference, 12 Sep. 2020, 2020 JALT CUE Conference Online, Japan
• What is Extensive Reading?, Sylvain Bergeron, G'U Day, Open Campus Demonstration English Lesson & Introduction to Gunma University's Extensive Reading (ER) Program & Facilities, 06 Jul. 2019, Gunma University, Central Library, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
• Introduction to Extensive Reading: Mini Extensive Reading Lesson, Sylvain Bergeron, Open University of Japan, Gunma Study Center, Community Outreach Program, Yoshioka Culture Center, 23 Feb. 2019, Yoshioka Culture Center, Yoshioka, Gunma, Japan
• Zen Buddhism and the Arts: An Aesthetic, Universal and Practical Interpretation of the Ten Ox-Herding Pictures, Sylvain Bergeron, Yeungnam University (Korea) Visit to Gunma University, 11 Jan. 2018, Gunma University, Gunma University International Center (GUIC), Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
• Integrating Online Sources for the Effective Design and Delivery of a Content-Based Unit of Work, Sylvain Bergeron, The Asia Association of Computer-Assisted Language-Learning (AsiaCALL), 15th International Conference, 24 Nov. 2017, Ho Chi Minh Open University. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• English Cafes and Internationalization at Japanese Universities, Sylvain Bergeron,Richard Sampson, Gunma University Faculty Development Seminar (Summer) 2017, 28 Sep. 2017, Gunma University. Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
• Fostering an English Communication Community: Affordances and Constraints in Practice, Sylvain Bergeron,Richard Sampson, The 9th Annual North East Asian Region (NEAR) Language Education Conference, 10 Jun. 2017, The University of Niigata Prefecture. Niigata City, Niigata, Japan
• Differentiated Instruction for Adult EFL Learners, Sylvain Bergeron, 10th National TEFL/6th Mongolia International TESOL Conference. Creating Opportunities Beyond Our Beliefs, 14 Oct. 2016, Orchlon International School. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
• Closing the Circle: A Proposal to Redefine the Meaning and Understanding of Quality of Education within the Sphere of International Education, Sylvain Bergeron, The 3rd Annual Conference on Global Higher Education at Lakeland College Japan Japan, 04 Jun. 2016, Lakeland College Japan, Tokyo, Japan
• Serving the Community Through Adult Language Education, Sylvain Bergeron, KOTESOL Conference 2016, 12 Mar. 2016, National University of Education, Gwangju, Republic of South Korea
• Using Case Studies to Develop Self-Critical Learning & Cross-Cultural Understanding in the English as a Foreign Language Classroom, Sylvain Bergeron, JALT2015 International Conference, Global Issues in Language Education Forum, 22 Nov. 2015, Shizuoka Convention & Arts Center "GRANSHIP", Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
• Reading Circle+: An Interactive Approach to Extensive Reading, Sylvain Bergeron, Gunma JALT, Materials Exchange and Administrative General Meeting (AGM), 01 Nov. 2015, Kyoai Gakuen University, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
• Practical Applications for the Peace and Ethics Education Program "Learning to Live Together", Sylvain Bergeron,Renee Sawazaki, Gunma JALT: Having a Successful Year A Saitama / Gunma My Share Collaboration, 26 Apr. 2015, Kyoai Gakuen University, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
• Integrating the Peace and Ethics Education Program “Learning to Live Together” in an EFL Setting, Sylvain Bergeron,Renee Sawazaki, Peace as a Global Language 2014, 06 Dec. 2014, Kobe Gakuin University, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
• EFL Team-Teaching Lesson Demonstration and Guidance, Sylvain Bergeron, Extension Course: Gunma Prefectural Oze High School, 11 Nov. 2013, Gunma Prefectural Oze High School, Numata, Gunma, Japan
• Lesson Design Strategy within a Team-Teaching Approach, Sylvain Bergeron, Osaka JALT: Back to School 2013 at Osaka Gakuin University, 14 Apr. 2013, Osaka Gakuin University, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Educational Activities

Awards

• Gunma University Best Teacher's Award, Gunma University, 2015

Social Contribution

Social Contribution

• College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Alumni Career Guide Program. Alumni Career Guide. The Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development. College of Liberal Arts, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA., 2022
• Eiken Foundation of Japan, 2009