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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. |
George Robert MacLean
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Current Affiliation Organization 【 display / non-display 】
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Duty University of the Ryukyus Institute for Global Education Professor
Graduate School 【 display / non-display 】
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Temple University Japan Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Other Other
Academic degree 【 display / non-display 】
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Temple University Japan - Master(TESOL)
External Career 【 display / non-display 】
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1985-1989
Canadian Armed Forces University, Naval Training Division, Junior Officer
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1989-1992
Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, Quebec, Sales Representative
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1992-1993
Universal Language and Translation Institute, Hong Kong, Instructor
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1993-1997
Naka City Board of Education, Ibaraki Prefecture, Assistant Language Teacher
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1997-2001
St. Mary's International School, Administrator/Teacher
Affiliated academic organizations 【 display / non-display 】
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1900.04-Now
TESOL International Association
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1900.04-Now
KoTESOL
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1900.04-Now
Moodle Association of Japan
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1900.04-Now
International Business Academic Consortium
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1900.04-Now
Japan Association of Language Teachers
Research Interests 【 display / non-display 】
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ICT and AI implementation in language learning
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Performance in education (PIE)
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English as a foreign language (EFL) feedback & uptake
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second language acquisition (SLA)
Published Papers 【 display / non-display 】
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
Other Papers 【 display / non-display 】
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Using Spreadsheets for Accelerated Feedback in Communicative Language Teaching/PIE Contexts
George MacLean
PIE Seminar and Retreat 2021 2021.03 [Refereed]
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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 】
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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
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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
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Interpreting student uptake of AI-mediated feedback in university EFL contexts
MacLean, G.
JALTCALL 2026 2026.06 - 2026.06
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Using Common Cloud Applications for Collective Language Evaluation
MacLean, G., & Fewell, N.
JALT (Japan Association for Language Teaching) PanSIG Conference 2026.05 - 2026.05
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Integrating Personalized AI Agents into the Writing Curriculum
Fewell, N., & MacLean, G.
JALT (Japan Association for Language Teaching) PanSIG Conference 2026.05 - 2026.05
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research 【 display / non-display 】
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The Effects of Near-immediate Feedback on Targeted Errors for Oral Presentation Settings
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research(C)
Project Year: 2020.05 - 2025.03