George Robert MacLean

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Title

Professor

Researcher Number(JSPS Kakenhi)

90400613

Profile

George MacLean completed his undergraduate studies at Queen's University in Canada and his graduate work at Temple University. He has taught across educational contexts, from primary and junior high school to university, both in Japan and within the international school system. An active member of Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT), he has served in numerous leadership positions for JALT national and the Okinawa chapter. He contributes to the field through editorial and review work for multiple conferences and journals. His research interests include second language acquisition (SLA), Performance in Education (PIE), and the implementation of ICT and AI in language learning.

Current Affiliation Organization 【 display / non-display

  • Duty   University of the Ryukyus   Institute for Global Education   Professor  

University 【 display / non-display

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    1990

    Queen's University     Other

Graduate School 【 display / non-display

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    2001

    Temple University Japan    Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)  Other  Other

Academic degree 【 display / non-display

  • Temple University Japan -  Master(TESOL)

External Career 【 display / non-display

  • 1985
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    1989

    Canadian Armed Forces University, Naval Training Division, Junior Officer  

  • 1989
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    1992

    Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, Quebec, Sales Representative  

  • 1992
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    1993

    Universal Language and Translation Institute, Hong Kong, Instructor  

  • 1993
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    1997

    Naka City Board of Education, Ibaraki Prefecture, Assistant Language Teacher  

  • 1997
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    2001

    St. Mary's International School, Administrator/Teacher  

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Affiliated academic organizations 【 display / non-display

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    TESOL International Association 

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    KoTESOL 

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    Moodle Association of Japan 

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    International Business Academic Consortium 

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    Japan Association of Language Teachers 

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Research Interests 【 display / non-display

  • ICT and AI implementation in language learning

  • Performance in education (PIE)

  • English as a foreign language (EFL) feedback & uptake

  • second language acquisition (SLA)

Research Areas 【 display / non-display

  • Others / Others

Published Papers 【 display / non-display

  • Structured video-mediated feedback in oral communication: A collaborative approach to developing writing and speaking skills

    Fewell, N., & MacLean, G.

    Selected Papers from the 2025 APLX, ETA, and TESPA International Conference on English Language Teaching and Learning     2025.11 [ Peer Review Accepted ]

    Type of publication: Research paper (international conference proceedings)

  • Innovative EFL writing instruction in British culture and content-based classes in the age of AI

    MacLean, G., & Fewell, N.

    Selected Papers from the 2025 APLX, ETA, and TESPA International Conference on English Language Teaching and Learning     2025.11 [ Peer Review Accepted ]

    Type of publication: Research paper (international conference proceedings)

  • Overview of the University of the Ryukyus Intercultural Virtual Exchange Program: Significance of learning management systems in quality assurance

    Ishikawa, R., Yogi, M., & MacLean, G.

    Proceedings Of MoodleMoot Japan 2021 Annual Conference ( Moodle Association of Japan )    55 - 58   2021.09 [ Peer Review Accepted ]

    Type of publication: Research paper (scientific journal)

  • Insights derived from two multinational COIL exchange contexts

    MacLean, G., Toya, M., Nago, A., & Tan, S.

    Proceedings of the International Virtual Exchange Conference 2021 ( Research-publishing.net )    2021.09 [ Peer Review Accepted ]

    Type of publication: Research paper (scientific journal)

  • Classroom approaches to peer and self-assessment of spoken performances with Moodle and Google platforms

    MacLean, George & Hinkelman, Don

    MoodleMoot Japan 2021 Annual Conference     2021.09 [ Peer Review Accepted ]

    Type of publication: Research paper (international conference proceedings)

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Other Papers 【 display / non-display

  • Using Spreadsheets for Accelerated Feedback in Communicative Language Teaching/PIE Contexts

    George MacLean

    PIE Seminar and Retreat 2021     2021.03  [Refereed]

     

  • Developing L2 skills and ICT knowledge: An intercollegiate presentation project

    Norman Fewell & George MacLean

    Proceedings of the 27th ETA International Symposium on English Teaching ( English Teaching Association ROC )    176 - 185   2018.11

     

Presentations 【 display / non-display

  • AI-powered feedback and grading: Student and instructor perceptions in language learning contexts

    Fewell, N., & MacLean, G.

    International Summit on the Use of AI in Language Learning and Teaching 2026 (AIinLT 2026)  2026.06  -  2026.06 

  • AI-accelerated bilingual feedback in a visible workflow: feedback saliency and learner uptake in speaking and writing

    MacLean, G., & Fewell, N.

    International Summit on the Use of AI in Language Learning and Teaching 2026 (AIinLT 2026)  2026.06  -  2026.06 

  • Interpreting student uptake of AI-mediated feedback in university EFL contexts

    MacLean, G.

    JALTCALL 2026  2026.06  -  2026.06 

  • Using Common Cloud Applications for Collective Language Evaluation

    MacLean, G., & Fewell, N.

    JALT (Japan Association for Language Teaching) PanSIG Conference  2026.05  -  2026.05 

  • Integrating Personalized AI Agents into the Writing Curriculum

    Fewell, N., & MacLean, G.

    JALT (Japan Association for Language Teaching) PanSIG Conference  2026.05  -  2026.05 

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Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research 【 display / non-display