Aatj’s Role in Diversity and Inclusion
An Opportunity to Transform into a Well-Integrated Organization
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21741789 |
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| Authors | Suwako Watanabe (Portland State University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 54 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 423-434 |
| Publication date | 2020-09-25 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Japanese Language and Literature (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1536-7827 • E-ISSN: 2326-4586 |
| Publisher | University Library System, University of Pittsburgh (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.5195/jll.2020.134 |
| OpenAlex | W3088678690 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 1 |
The survey results (Mori et al., this volume) show that there are divisions among subgroups based on instructional level and language background in the field of Japanese language education. This commentary discusses various kinds of divide or disparity in our professional field based on the author’s experience of involvement in three national professional organizations (ATJ, NCJLT, AATJ). In order for AATJ to become a well-integrated professional organization, the following three recommendations are made: (1) Reevaluate the AATJ’s current mission and bylaws to have a common goal, (2) incorporate the spirit of diversity and inclusion to foster a collegial culture in the organization, and (3) articulate what AATJ wants students to attain through the study of Japanese
Business · Pedagogy · Political science · Public relations · Sociology · Anthropology · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning · Multilingual Education and Policy · Psychology · Second Language Learning and Teaching · Social Psychology
| Highly cited | No |
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