East Asia Forum on
Secondary and Higher Education Studyin Nagoya
東中等・⾼等教育研究

in 名古屋Abstract Book

Date:

9:00-17:20, June 25 (Sun), 2023

Venue:

Higashiyama Campus, Nagoya University, Japan

Hosted by:Faculty Unit of Higher Education Program, Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Nagoya
University, Japan（名古屋⼤学⼤学院教育発達科学研究科⾼等教育学講座）
Center for the Studies of Higher Education, Nagoya University, Japan（名古屋⼤学⾼等教育研究）

Master Program of Educational Administration and Policy Development, Department of Education, National Chiayi
University, Taiwan（國⽴嘉義⼤學教育學系教育⾏政與政策發展碩⼠班）

Program

9:00-9:05 Welcome Remark by Professor Maki Kato
9:05-10:50 Session I (Chair: Miyuki Matsumoto)1a The impacts of preschool educator's acknowledgement of inclusive education on theimplementation of collaborative consultation (Chen Rou Chien)
1b Motivations and Learning Outcomes of Elementary School Students: The Case of
Taichung City (Lin Ting Yuan)
1c The effectiveness of teacher professional development activities perceived by elementary
school teachers in Taiwan (Chan Chun Chun)
1d Factors affecting Parents' decisions for their children to participate in extracurricularlearning activities (Lin Yuan Hou)
Discussion [25 min.]===COFFEE BREAK===
11:00-12:20 Session II (Chair: Yukiko Abe)

2a High School Studentsʼ Perspectives on Familiarity, Usage, and Expectations of theCounselors Office in Chiayi of Taiwan (Huang Li Wen)
2b The impacts of physical education pedagogy on studentsʼ learning effectiveness perceived
by Junior high school students (Lo Pei Tzu)
2c A Study on Teachers' Professional Competency of Rural Schools (Liu Yun Ju)
Discussion [20 min.]=== LUNCH ===13:40-15:00 Session III (Chair: Nami Jinda)

3a Factors of Selecting Universities Perceived by Elite High Schools Students: The Case of
Chiayi City (Huang Yu Ting)
3b What are the important Professional Abilities of Physical Education Professors? The Caseof Taiwan (Li Chia Wen)
3c What impact does student life have on sexual identity formation of lesbian/gay maleyouth? Case study in Japan (Kairi Shimabukuro)
Discussion [20 min.]===COFFEE BREAK===15:15-17:00 Session IV (Chair: Kumi Matsuzaki)

4a Current Situation and Issues of Career Support for International Students at University A From the Perspective of a Career Consultant at University A (Yukiyo Sato)
4b Community College faculty and staff's recognition for acceptance of international students
in USA; Beyond the others (Nami Jinda)
4c Rationale for Students' Choice of EMI Study Abroad as a Destination: From a Case Studyin Thailand (Kumi Matsuzaki)
4d Prospects and Challenges of English-medium Instruction of Higher Education:
Perspectives from Professors in Taiwan(Cheng-Cheng Yang and Naphatta-orn Phromratsarana)
Discussion [25 min.]
17:00-17:15 Commentary by Professor Hsuan-Fu Ho
17:15-17:20 Closing Remark by Professor Cheng-Cheng Yang

1a
The Impacts of Preschool Educator's Acknowledgement of Inclusive Education on the
Implementation of Collaborative Consultation
Rou-Chien Chen

Master Student
Master Program of Educational Administration and Policy Development, Department of
Education, National Chiayi University, Taiwan
Abstract

With the rise of inclusive education in recent years, many children with special needs havebeen placed in ordinary preschool classes. The government has thus established many itinerant
resource classes to help preschool educators guide children with special needs in the class, andensure children with special needs having a decent learning experience in ordinary preschoolclasses.
This study takes preschool educators as the sample, and aims to understand the influenceof acknowledgement of inclusive education on the implementation of collaborative consultation.
The questionnaire survey method is used to investigate preschool educators for theiracknowledgement degree toward inclusive education, and to examine whether theiracknowledgement towards inclusive education affect the implementation of their cooperative
consultation. A self-developed questionnaire was administered to 100 preschool teachers, andthe results of this study are as follows:
1.

Preschool educators indicated that the greatest benefits of inclusive education for children

with special needs are the development of appropriate social skills and more learning
stimulation.
2.

Preschool educators pointed out that the biggest benefits of inclusive education forordinary students are that they can enable ordinary students to learn to help others and getalong with student with different characteristics from themselves.
Keywords: preschool educator, inclusive education, collaborative consultation3

1b
Motivations and Learning Outcomes of Elementary School Students: The Case of TaichungCity
Ting-Yuan Lin

Master Student
Master Program of Educational Administration and Policy Development, Department of
Education, National Chiayi University, Taiwan
Abstract

The promotion of Chinese orchestra education in primary school music education is acommon phenomenon, and schools usually promote it by establishing Chinese orchestras. The
annual Chinese orchestra competitions attract a significant number of participants,
demonstrating the far-reaching impact of Chinese orchestra education in primary schools.
This study aims to investigate the current status and related factors of the participation
motivation and learning outcomes of Chinese orchestra students in grades 3 to 6 in public
primary schools in Taichung City. The research method used was a questionnaire survey, and a
total of 88 valid questionnaires were collected for analysis. Based on the results and findingsof this study, recommendations are provided for relevant school Chinese orchestra
administrators, parents, teachers, and future researchers. Future researchers may consider
strengthening the investigation of students' motivation and learning outcomes in Chineseorchestras to further explore the impact of these factors on students' learning outcomes.
Keywords: Motivations, Learning Outcomes, Elementary School4

1c
The Effectiveness of Teacher Professional Development Activities Perceived byElementary School Teachers in Taiwan
Chun-Chun Chan

Master Student
Master Program of Educational Administration and Policy Development, Department of
Education, National Chiayi University, Taiwan
Abstract

Teaching quality is the most important factor in maximizing studentsʼ learning outcomes,
and since teacher professional development is designed to improve teachersʼ teachingcompetences and to keep teachers up-to-date on new professional knowledge and skills,
governments in the world have endeavored to build high-standard teacher professional
development systems. Taiwan is no exception, and the Taiwan government has fostered avariety of teacher development programs in the last decades to ensure teachers are possessing
competences necessary to execute their tasks effectively and efficiently.
However, the results were not all as expected. Many teachers lamented that although theylearned much from some teacher development programs, but the results were modest from theothers. This research is thus aimed to investigate what professional competences are mostneeded by teachers, and what kind of teacher professional development activities can bestanswer their needs. A self-developed questionnaire was administered to 120 contemporary
elementary school teachers in Taiwan.
The results indicated that student counseling and pedagogy knowledge and skills are thecompetences requested by teachers. Moreover, teacher professional development community,
professional observation, reading professional literature and informal dialogue are efficient
activities for answering teachersʼ professional development requests. Regrettably, we also
found that none of the current teacher professional development activities practiced in Taiwan
can effectively build teachersʼ collaboration and leadership competences.
Based on the research results, practical recommendations are established for school
stakeholders to improve teacher professional development programs in Taiwan.
Keywords: teacher competence, teacher professional development

51d
Factors Affecting Parents' Decisions for Their Children to Participate in Extracurricular
Learning Activities.
Yuan-Hou Lin

Master Student
Master Program of Educational Administration and Policy Development, Department of
Education, National Chiayi University, Taiwan
Abstract

Extracurricular activities are crucial in assisting students to apply what they learned in theclass to the real life context, and providing opportunities for students to realize their aptitude
and live up to their potentials. As a result, the Taiwanese Government has put tremendousemphasis on broadening K-12 studentsʼ extra-curricular activities. According to Ministry of
Health and Welfare, 93 % of the Taiwanese parents have select at least one extracurricular
activity club for their children in 2019. Despite its prevalence, due to a dramatic decrease of
the birth rate in Taiwan, a lot of extracurricular activity clubs in schools are encountering
difficulties in recruiting enough students. This research is thus aimed to determine the major
factors affecting parentsʼ selection of extracurricular activities clubs for their children. A selfdeveloped Likertʼs five-point scale questionnaire was adopted as the major instrument for thisresearch, and the questionnaire was delivered to 130 elementary school parents. The results
indicated that sport clubs were the most popular extracurricular choice. In addition, “customer
needs” is the most important factor impacting parentsʼ decisions, followed by “convenience”
and “costs”. Multiple regression was utilized to examine their predicting power among different
types of extra-curricular activities. The results demonstrated that cost and convenience weresignificant in predicting parentsʼ selection of academic related activities, and customer needwas significant in predicting parentsʼ selections of sport clubs.
Finally, the author recommended that school administrators should allocate more resources
to promote non-academic oriented extracurricular activities, with a special focus on sportrelated clubs.
Keywords: extracurricular, parental decisions, school marketing62aHigh School Studentsʼ Perspectives on Familiarity, Usage, and Expectations of theCounselors Office in Chiayi of Taiwan
Li-Wen Huang

Master Student
Master Program of Educational Administration and Policy Development, Department of
Education, National Chiayi University, Taiwan
Abstract

The goal of this study is to investigate the familiarity, usage, and expectations of highschool students on the functions of the Counselorsʼ Office. The study will explain the pressuresthat students face in achieving diverse learning outcomes, the role of Counselorsʼ Office in highschool curricula, and the willingness of high school students to use these services. This
research uses questionnaire survey methods. Subjects are 150 high school students from 2high schools in Chiayi County. The researcher will utilize semi-structural interview method to 12 counseling directors and counseling teachers in high schools to understand the various
functions of Counselorsʼ Office. Afterwards, the content of the interviews will be integrated
and designed into a structured questionnaire which will be filled out by high school students
from 2 high schools. Through the results, we can understand the familiarity and usage ofCounselorsʼ Office among high school students, as well as their expectations and other needs
for Counselorsʼ Office in planning activities and curricula, and to use the findings as areference for promoting school counseling work.
Keywords: Functions of Counselorsʼ Office, Usage of Counselorsʼ Office, Counseling Activities
and Course Arrangement

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2b
The Impacts of Physical Education Pedagogy on Studentsʼ Learning Effectiveness
Perceived by Junior High School Students
Pei-Tzu Lo

Master Student
Master Program of Educational Administration and Policy Development, Department of
Education, National Chiayi University, Taiwan
Abstract

School physical education is aimed to provide students with adequate motor skills,
knowledge, and attitude for physical activity and fitness, which in turn helps them to releasestress, enhance social skills, lift well-beings and promote healthy lifestyle. However, scholars
lamented that studentsʼ achievement in physical education is modest in many schools, andfailed to adopt most efficient pedagogy is one of the crucial factors leading to this result. This
research thus aimed to investigate what instructional methods were adopted by physicalteachers in junior high schools, and how instructional methods might impact studentsʼ learning
results. A self-developed questionnaire was administered to 100 junior high school students,
with which 95 were retrieved and valid for statistical analyses. The research results indicatedthat “teacher demonstrate” was mostly used in physical education classes, followed by “student
practice”, “teacher lecture”, and “play games”. Moreover, students indicated that they
progressed mostly in “attitude about physical activities”, and least in “sports skills”. Finally, aclass devoting more times in “games” tend to result in a higher student progress in “sports
knowledge” and “sports skills”. We provided reasons for this phenomena and recommended
that physical teachers in Taiwan should consider devoting more times in providing students
with physical games.
Keywords: physical education, pedagogy, student achievement

82c
A Study on Competence Required for Rural School Teachers
Yun-Ju Liu

Master Student
Master Program of Educational Administration and Policy Development, Department of
Education, National Chiayi University, Taiwan
Abstract

Rural education has always been a topic of national development concern. It is not only apart of national education, but also a manifestation of equal educational opportunities. Taiwan
has many mountains, few plains, and a small area. The number of schools in rural areas exceeds
30% of the total number of schools in the country. In addition, most rural schools haveinconvenient transportation, which is not conducive to the recruitment of teachers and theallocation of resources. In addition, most schools are short of manpower, and teachers have totake on multiple roles. Besides, the heterogeneity of students in rural schools is high, andteachers need to spend more effort on teaching. However, teachers are the good ones that
determine the quality of education. Therefore, it is important for rural school teachers tochoose appropriate and necessary ability training in consideration of limited training time andeffective resource investment. Based on literature review, the study summarized three main
aspects, nine criteria and eighteen detailed criteria, to measure the teachers' professional
competency of rural schools. In this study, attempts to construct the critical factors inevaluating all aspects of the teachers' professional competency in rural schools, employs AHP
method, and to establish a set of overall evaluation model.
Keywords: Rural School, Teachers' Professional Competency, AHP

93aFactors of Selecting Universities Perceived by Elite High Schools Students: The Case of
Chiayi City
Yu-Ting Huang

Master Student
Master Program of Educational Administration and Policy Development, Department of
Education, National Chiayi University, Taiwan
Abstract

In recent years, many universities in Taiwan have been facing declining enrollment andhave been implementing various teaching innovations and programs, such as international
exchange, dual degrees, direct admission to master's programs, and scholarships, in order toprovide students with diverse learning options. This study aims to understand the factors thathigh school students from prestigious schools consider when choosing a university. The study
focuses on students from two prestigious high schools in Chiayi City and analyzes their careerplanning for the future, identifying factors they consider when choosing a university. Through aquestionnaire survey, the study provides suggestions and references for university managementin terms of planning and system development, to better understand the key factors that attract
high school students to enroll in universities in a diverse teaching environment.
The study collected 158 valid questionnaires and conducted data analysis using
descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, one-way ANOVA, and post-hoc comparisonswith the Scheffé method. The results of the study are summarized as follows. First, “campus
facilities” were the most important aspect for students, while “international exchange” was nothighly valued. Second, in different background variables, “future plans to study abroad” showedsignificant differences in the importance of “international exchange”, indicating that thesestudents still value international exchange. Third, social studies major students valued“interdisciplinary aspects” more than science studies major students and life science major
students.
Keywords: Taiwan, Elite High School, Factors of Selecting Universities

103bWhat are the important Professional Abilities of Physical Education Professors? The Caseof Taiwan
Chia-Wen Li

Master Student
Master Program of Educational Administration and Policy Development, Department of
Education, National Chiayi University, Taiwan
Abstract

The purpose of this research is to explore the important Professional Abilities of teachersin college sports-related departments. A more in-depth understanding of the abilities ofteachers in sports-related departments is an important Professional Abilities. Data collection
and analysis were conducted using expert questionnaires. This study sampled 100 teachers.
Data analysis was performed through SPSS package statistical software. The distribution ofteachers' background variables is presented as a percentage of the frequency distribution tableof descriptive statistics. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the mean and standard
deviation of the sample for the items. Research results reveal the followings: (1 Among thegeneral teaching ability indicators, the three more important indicators are the ability to haveprofessional ethics in teaching, the ability to respect the differences in students' abilities, andthe ability to grasp the trend of physical education and integrate it into teaching. (2 Amongthe special teaching ability indicators, two more important indicators are the ability todemonstrate special technology and the ability to observe and correct special courses (3Among the indicators of service ability, the three more important indicators are the ability to
manage fund requisition, the ability to compete in school sports activities, and the ability tocommunicate and cooperate with teachers, peers and administrators. (4 Two of the more
important research ability indicators are the ability to guide students on special topics and theability to regularly publish international journal papers. (5 In the four aspects, the specialteaching ability index is the most important selection index in the four aspects.
Keywords: Professional Abilities, Physical Education11

3cWhat impact does student life have on sexual identity formation of lesbian/gay maleyouth? Case study in Japan
Kairi Shimabukuro

Postdoctoral student
Department of Educational Sciences, Graduate School of Education and Human Development,
Nagoya University
Abstract

This study was the qualitative research on the sexual identity formation process of lesbian
and gay youth in Japan. Previous studies focusing on homosexual issues in Japan haveattempted to clarify the oppression that lesbian and gay youth face in school. This study
featured how lesbian and gay youth realize their sexual orientation toward same-sex and how
they implicate it through their student life. This study conducted semi-structured interviews to
three research participants about their life story (age 23/23/25, all Japanese cisgender, two
women, one man) and analyzed interview data by feminist poststructualist approach. Results
showed that lesbian and gay youth was not aware of their sexual orientation toward same sex
for a long time because of the heteronormative school environment. When they fell in love withsame sex friend, their “heterosexual” sexual identity would be shaken. And by being exposed tothe discourse of sexuality through the interactions with students, homosexual youth interpreted
their feelings toward same sex friend as “romantic feelings” and realize their sexual identity isdifferent from surroundings. These findings demonstrated the ambivalence of the school
environment for lesbian and gay youth. School is not only a place where lesbian and gay youth
experience heteronormative and homophobic oppression, but also a place where they realize
their sexual orientation toward same sex and form their sexual identities through interactions
with other students.
Keywords: sexual identity formation, feminist poststructualist approach, school experience4aCurrent Situation and Issues of Career Support for International Students at University A From the Perspective of a Career Consultant at University A
Yukiyo Sato

Ed.D. Student
Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Nagoya University
Abstract

This practical report describes the current situation and issues of career support forinternational students at University A, from the perspectives of a career consultant who
supports approximately 200 international students annually.
The purpose of acceptance of international students in Japan has changed from“international contribution” to "national strategy" that strategically acquire excellent
international students around the time of the announcement of the "300,000 International
Students Plan" in 2008. Accordingly, residence status and related system were developed withthe aim of promoting international students' employment in Japan. In 2016, as part of thePrime Minister's Office-led Strategy for the Revitalization of Japan, the goal was set toincrease the percentage of international students employed in Japan. And the following year,
12 bases nationwide, including University A, were allocated competitive acquisition funds. In
response to this policy trend, University A has been also actively practicing career support forinternational students.
However, the employment rate of international students at University A remains ataround 65%, which is below than 5 years ago and far below that of Japanese students, which
exceeds 95%. In this report, the reasons why it is so difficult for international students to findemployment in Japan is presented then how University A supports their difficult job search is
described. Finally, the issues of career support for international students will be discussed.
These issues are expected to contribute to the expansion of the support system at University
A, which plans to accept more international students in the near future.
Keywords: Career Support for international students, Employment in Japan, Higher Education

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4bCommunity College faculty and staff's recognition for acceptance of international students
in USA; Beyond the others
Nami Jinda

Ed.D student
Graduate School of Education and Human development, Doctoral program, Nagoya University
Abstract

In prior studies (Brennan & Dellow, 2013; Hagedorn & Zhang, 2013; Opp & Gosetti,
2014; Raby & Valeau, 2007), community colleges (hereafter CCs) do not accept international
students with low SES. They point out that they accept international students to CCs as aresource to help domestic students grow (Tiffany 2018). Why are international students in
CCs solely viewed as a resource? Why does they treat international students as the others?
Therefore, this study seeks to determine how faculty and staff at CCs perceive international
students.
A qualitative survey using a semi-structured approach was conducted with departments
closely involved with international students at four U.S. CCs. The survey asked about
perceptions of open access, perceptions of the CC's' acceptance of international students,
educational methods for international students, and perceptions of impediments tointernationalization.
Three major findings emerged from the data analysis. First, open access is defined as"acceptance strategies to include those marginalized by higher education."
Second, in prior research, community college faculty and staff were not supposed toassume that international students would not arrive at their colleges at an academic or
economic disadvantage. However, this study revealed that they do accept academicallydisadvantaged international students. Third, in this study, faculty and staff identified not only
academic issues, but also the lack of support groups for international students, underdeveloped
internationalization of the curriculum, and the mindset of the faculty, and identified that these
efforts are lagging.
Keywords: community colleges, acceptance of international students, open access4cRationale for Students' Choice of EMI Study Abroad as a Destination: From a Case Studyin Thailand
Kumi Matsuzaki

Ph. D student
Graduate School of Education and Human development, Doctoral program, Nagoya University
Abstract

In Japan, based on the perception of "inward-looking” myths, the government has
implemented a policy to increase the number of students sent abroad. Universities have set
numerical targets and developed and implemented many short-term programs to achieve them.
The increasing number of destinations are Asian universities that have adopted English-medium
instruction (EMI) courses rather than traditional English-speaking programs. EMI has become aworldwide educational phenomenon, creating a new paradigm for student mobility. In Japanesehigher education, EMI study abroad plays a role in achieving numerical targets, but the reality
of EMI study abroad has not been fully examined because traditional English-speaking study
abroad is still the mainstream for mid- to long-term study abroad for Japanese students. In thisstudy, I conducted an interview survey of students who are studying in Thailand for mid- tolong-term study regarding their motivations for EMI study abroad and the actual conditions of
their study abroad. Then attempted to experimentally elucidate the individual motivations andmacro- and meso-level factors that promote EMI study abroad.
Keywords: English-medium Instruction, Higher Education, Study Abroad, Japan15

4d
Prospects and Challenges of English-medium Instruction of Higher Education: Perspectives
from Professors in Taiwan
Cheng-Cheng Yang

Professor
Master Program of Educational Administration and Policy Development, Department of
Education, National Chiayi University, Taiwan
Naphatta-orn Phromratsarana

Master Student
Global Master Program of Teaching Profession, National Chiayi University, Taiwan
Abstract

To attract more international students and faculty and to enhance local studentsʼinternational outlooks, many universities in Asia currently encourage faculty to offer Englishmedium instruction (EMI) courses. The Ministry of Education in Taiwan started the “Bilingual
Learning Project for University Students in Taiwan” from the year of 2021. This policy
differentiated participating universities into three levels: core EMI university, semi-core EMI
university, and general EMI university. The main goal of this policy is to encourage participating
universities to increase their EMI courses, to enhance studentsʼ English ability, and tostrengthen the macro internationalization. This research conducted survey to professors whoare currently doing EMI at universities in Taiwan to collect their perspectives on benefits andobstacles of EMI project at their universities. Now 121 professors responded to ourquestionnaire. To compare their views for understanding the impacts of different policy
supports and institutional contexts. The structure of questionnaire is based on literatures, thepotential benefits of EMI teaching for students are English ability enhancement, to gain latest
international knowledge, to have international outlooks, and to obtain a better employability.
The potential benefits for professors could be to have a higher status, to have a promotion,and to internationalize teaching contents. The potential benefits for institution could be to
attract more international students, to achieve a higher international ranking, and to constructmore international collaborations. The potential obstacles could be the lack of funding,
studentsʼ resistance, and the shortage of EMI faculty. The comparison of professorsʼ
perspectives on benefits and obstacles will be discussed for higher education policy
implications.
Keywords: English-medium Instruction, Higher Education, Taiwan

Program Committee:
楊 正誠／YANG, Jason Cheng-Cheng (National Chiayi University, Taiwan)
何 宣甫／HO, Hsuan-Fu (National Chiayi University, Taiwan)
加藤 真紀／KATO, Maki (CSHE, Nagoya University, Japan)
丸⼭ 和昭／MARUYAMA, Kazuaki (Nagoya University, Japan)

Local Organizing Committee:
安部 有紀⼦／ABE, Yukiko (CSHE, Nagoya University, Japan)
藤 芳⼦／SAITOH, Yoshiko (CSHE, Nagoya University, Japan)
東岡 達也／TOOKA, Tatsuya (CSHE, Nagoya University, Japan)
和嶋 雄⼀郎／WAJIMA, Yuichiro (CSHE, Nagoya University, Japan)

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