Research keywords (5):
Self-access Learning
, Learner Autonomy
, Language Anxiety
, Curriculum Development
, Advising in Language Learning
Research theme for competitive and other funds (2):
2018 - 2022 Investigating freshman attitudes to and use of the SALC
2018 - 2020 Creating materials for a CBT-based approach for supporting anxious foreign language learners
Papers (11):
Neil Curry, Kate Maher, Ward Peeters. Identifying Emotions and Thoughts Related to Speaking Anxiety: Laying the Groundwork for Designing CBT-based Support Materials for Anxious Learners. Journal for the Psychology of Language Learning. 2020. 2. 57-89
Yamaguchi, A, Okamoto, E, Curry, N, Konno, K. Adapting a checklist of materials evaluation for a self-access center in Japan. Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal. 2019. 10. 4. 339-355
Neil Curry. A New Direction: Developing a Curriculum for Self-Directed Learning Skills. Relay Journal. 2019. 75-85
Christopher Arnott, Neil Curry, Phoebe Lyon, Jo Mynard. Measuring the Effectiveness of Time Management Training in EFL Classes: Phase 1 of a Mixed Methods Study. Relay Journal. 2019. 2. 1. 86-101
Neil Curry, Jo Mynard, Junko Noguchi, Satoko Watkins. Evaluating a Self-Directed Language Learning Course in a Japanese University. International Journal of Self-Directed Learning. 2017. 14. 1. 17-36
Students' Perceptions of the Impact of a Self-Directed Learning Skills Training Program on Language Learning. 2018. 29. 91-117
Lectures and oral presentations (8):
Team-Teaching for In- and Preservice Teachers
(JALT 2019 2019)
Empowering students through autonomy: How KUIS encourages life-long self-directed learning
(The 11th Annual convention of JACET Kanto Chapter 2018)
A CBT-based approach to helping anxious language learners; investigating causes of speaking anxiety
(Third International Conference for Psychology in Language Learning 2018)
The SALC at KUIS
(Strategies and Resources for Supporting and Encouraging Students to Self-study English on and off Campus 2018)
Guiding Learners to Autonomy
(JALT PanSIG 2016 2016)
2007 - 2010 Sheffield Hallam University TESOL MA TESOL
2002 - 2003 University of East Anglia Development Studies MSc Environment & Development
1999 - 2002 London School of Economics and Political Science Anthropology BSc Social Anthropology
Professional career (1):
MA TESOL (Sheffield Hallam University)
Work history (7):
2017/09 - 現在 Kanda University of International Studies Self-Access Center Principal Learning Advisor
2013/04 - 2017/08 Kanda University of International Studies Self-Access Learning Center Learning Advisor
2012/04 - 2013/02 Sugino Fashion College Part-time Lecturer
2012/04 - 2013/02 St Margaret’s Junior College Part-time Lecturer
2012/04 - 2013/02 National Defense Academy Part-time Lecturer
2012/04 - 2013/02 Tokyo Christian Women’s University English Part-time Lecturer
2008/11 - 2012/08 beo Senior Lecturer
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Association Membership(s) (3):
Japan Association of Language Teachers (JALT)
, International Association for the Psychology of Language Learning
, Japan Association of Self-Access Learning (JASAL)