FERGUSON Peter

General Education DivisionAssociate Professor

Last Updated :2024/07/20

■Researcher basic information

Degree

  • PhD. Education（2022/12 Temple University）

J-Global ID

Research Keyword

  • Educational Linguistics   Language policy   Comparative education   Early English education   

Research Field

  • Humanities & social sciences / Foreign language education

■Career

Educational Background

  • 2015/01 - 2022/12  Temple University  Concentration in Applied Linguistics  PhD. Education
  • 2000/04 - 2002/03  Osaka Kyoiku University  M. A. Education  実践学校教育専攻
  •        - 1993  York University, Canada  B. A.  Specialized Honours in East Asian Studies

■Research activity information

Paper

  • An Interview with Kensaku Yoshida
    Peter Ferguson
    The Language Teacher 47 (4) 29 - 36 2023/07
  • English as a Foreign Language in Japan's Elementary Schools: A Multiple Case Study on Language Policy Interpretation and Implementation
    Peter Ferguson
    Doctoral Dissertation, Temple University 2022/12
  • Media as input: Exploring student use of English-language media outside the classroom
    Chris Edelman; Peter Ferguson; Robert McClung; Christopher Hellman; Andrew Dowden
    The Language Teacher 46 (2) 3 - 8 2022/03 [Refereed]
  • A day in the life of an elementary school teacher
    Peter Ferguson
    Ikoma Journal of Economics 19 (2) 71 - 94 2021/11 [Refereed]
  • Impact of exercise format and repetition on learning verb–noun collocations
    Peter Ferguson; Anna Siyanova-Chanturia; Paul Leeming
    Language Teaching Research 1 - 27 2021/07 [Refereed]
  • Book Review: Exploring Language Teacher Efficacy in Japan by Gene Thompson (2020)
    Peter Ferguson
    The Language Teacher 45 (2) 34 - 35 2021/03
  • A brief history of elementary school English policies in Japan
    Peter Ferguson
    Ikoma Journal of Economics 17 (2) 43 - 62 2019/11
  • Formulating and understanding of L2 speaking.
    Peter Ferguson
    Temple University Japan Studies in Applied Linguistics: Listening, Speaking and Validity (112) 45 - 49 2017/12 [Refereed]
  • Understanding second language listening
    Peter Ferguson
    Temple University Japan Studies in Applied Linguistics: Listening, Speaking and Validity (112) 20 - 25 2017/12 [Refereed]
  • Introducing the family reading project.
    Peter Ferguson; Aaron Sponseller; Ayano Yamada
    In P. Clements, A. Krause (Eds.), Transformation in language learning (2017) 129 - 134 2017/08 [Refereed]
  • Assessing the efficacy of dictation exercises to improve SLA listening in Japan
    Chris Edelman; Robert McClung; Peter Ferguson
    Language Education in Asia (2017) 63 - 77 2017/01 [Refereed]
  • Teacher impressions of a video-based pragmatics course
    John Rylander; Brett Collins; Rick Derrah; Peter Ferguson; Joshua D'Andrea
    Osaka JALT Journal. (1) 65 - 88 2014/11 [Refereed]
  • Speech Acts: Piloting a pragmatics course in the Japanese context.
    John Rylander; Brett Collins; Rick Derrah; Peter Ferguson; Joshua D'Andrea
    In N. Sonoda & A. Krause (Eds.), JALT2013 Conference Proceeding (2014) 447 - 459 2014/08 [Refereed]
  • A short history of teacher education in Japan.
    Rick Derrah; Peter Ferguson
    2nd International Conference on Language & Communication Proceedings (2010) 140 - 144 2010/01 [Refereed]
  • Changing trends in Japanese education: Obtaining a teacher’s license.
    Peter Ferguson; Rick Derrah
    2nd International Conference on Language & Communication Proceedings (2010) 134 - 139 2010/01 [Refereed]

Books and other publications

  • JALT2022: Learning from Students, Educating Teachers—Research and Practice
    (Joint editor)2023/08
  • JALT2021—Reflections and New Perspectives
    (Joint editor)2022/08
  • JALT2020: Communities of Teachers & Learners
    (Joint editor)2021/08

Lectures, oral presentations, etc.

  • Elementary School English Teachers in Japan: How self-efficacious are they?  [Not invited]
    With R. Derrah and P. Leeming
    International Association for the Psychology of Language Learning Conference  2024/05
  • The Politics of Policy: Implementing Elementary School English in Japan
    The 4th Southeast Asian Conference on Education  2024/02
  • The 43rd Thailand TESOL International Conference 2024  2024/01
  • JALT 2023 49th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning  2023/11
  • Richard H. Derrah
    Engaging the Contemporary 2023 The Provocation of Culture(s), University of Malta, Valletta Campus  2023/11
  • Challenges of English Language Policy Implementation in Elementary Schools  [Not invited]
    OkiJALT Summer Symposium 2023, Okinawa Prefecture Gender Equality Center, Naha  2023/08
  • Workshop: How to Create Student Podcasts in the EFL Classroom
    with Scott Shinall
    42nd Thailand TESOL International Conference 2023  2023/01
  • Elementary School Teachers' Views Towards Teaching English: Policy Implementation as Bricolage
    42nd Thailand TESOL International Conference 2023  2023/01
  • Using Rasch Analysis to Evaluate an EFL Teacher Self-Efficacy Survey
    Other presenters: R. Derrah; P. Leeming
    JALT2022: 48th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning  2022/11
  • Conflicting Views On English Language Policy Implementation
    Peter Ferguson
    World Conference on Teacher Education - (WCTE-22), Bangkok, Thailand  2022/08
  • Improved Team-Teaching to Develop Communicative Abilities  [Invited]
    Peter Ferguson
    Wakayama Prefecture Board of Education 2021-2022 ALT Skill Development Conference  2021/11
  • Ethnography of Language Policy: Methodology and Research Applications
    Peter Ferguson
    JALT2021: The 47th International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning  2021/11
  • How to Assess Student Learning in Elementary School English Lessons  [Invited]
    Peter Ferguson
    泉大津市小学校外国語教育研修会  2021/02
  • Understanding Communicative Competency for Effective Team-Teaching  [Invited]
    Peter Ferguson
    Wakayama Prefecture Board of Education 2019-2020 ALT Skill Development Conference  2019/11
  • Revealing Views on English Language Policy Implementation.
    Peter Ferguson
    Multidisciplinary Approaches in Language Policy & Planning Conference, Toronto Canada  2019/08
  • これからの英語教育に求めれれるもの - What students and teachers need -
    平成30年度東京都市指導主事会定例会  2018/11
  • English Language Policy Implementation in Japan’s Elementary Schools.
    Peter Ferguson
    Multidisciplinary Approaches in Language Policy & Planning Conference, Toronto Canada  2018/08
  • Lead by Example: Tips for Better Team Teaching in EFL Lessons.  [Invited]
    Peter Ferguson
    ESD Conference: Global Human Resource Development and Primary School Education.  2018/01
  • English at the Crossroads: Changes at elementary, junior and senior high schools.  [Invited]
    Peter Ferguson
    Nara Prefecture Board of Education 2017-2018 ALT Skill Development Conference  2017/11
  • How to Improve Yourself as a Teacher.  [Invited]
    Peter Ferguson
    Tokushima Prefecture Board of Education 2017-2018 ALT Skill Development Conference.  2017/09
  • Teaching and Assessment with ALTs.  [Invited]
    Peter Ferguson; Masaki Ito; Haruhiko Naito; Simon Woodgett
    The Chubu English Language Education Society’s 47th Annual Conference.  2017/06
  • Assessing the Efficacy of Dictation
    Chris Edelman; Robert McClung; Peter Ferguson
    13th Annual CamTESOL Conference on English Language Teaching. Institute of Technology Cambodia. Phnom Penh, Cambodia.  2017/02
  • Building Pragmatic Awareness for New EFL Teachers.
    Peter Ferguson
    13th Annual CamTESOL Conference on English Language Teaching. Institute of Technology Cambodia. Phnom Penh, Cambodia.  2017/02
  • Introducing the Family Reading Project
    Peter Ferguson; Aaron Sponseller; Ayano Yamada
    JALT2016: 42nd International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning.  2016/11
  • Focusing on High School Students’ Low Motivation.
    Peter Ferguson; Rick Derrah
    JALT2015: 41st International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning.  2015/11
  • Developing Pragmatic Awareness for Teachers and Students.
    Peter Ferguson
    The Japan Association of English Teaching in Elementary Schools 15th Annual National Conference.  2015/07
  • Using the Millennium Development Goals to Design a High School English Course.
    Peter Ferguson; Rick Derrah
    Peace as a Global Language Conference.  2014/12
  • Speech Acts: Piloting a Pragmatics Course in the Japanese Context.
    John Rylander; Brett Collins; Rick Derrah; Peter Ferguson; Joshua D'Andrea
    JALT2014: 40th International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning.  2014/11
  • Leadership and Mentoring in the Classroom – Empowering New English Teachers
    Peter Ferguson
    CamTESOL Conference, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.  2013/02
  • Obtaining a Japanese License
    Rick Derrah; Peter Ferguson
    JALT2011: 37th International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning.  2011/11
  • A Short History of Teacher Education in Japan.
    Rick Derrah; Peter Ferguson
    International Conference on Language and Communication National Institute of Development Administration. Bangkok, Thailand.  2010/08
  • A Look at Changing Trends in Japanese Education: Obtaining a Teacher’s License.
    Peter Ferguson; Rick Derrah
    International Conference on Language and Communication National Institute of Development Administration. Bangkok, Thailand.  2010/08
  • Three R’s in Japan’s Education: Rules, Rote-Learning and Reforms.  [Invited]
    Peter Ferguson
    Osaka Prefecture ALT Mid-Year Conference.  2009/11
  • Language Policy Across the Curriculum: New Approach to English Education.  [Invited]
    Peter Ferguson
    Kobe City Board of Education ALT Mid-Year Conference.  2008/11
  • Language Policy Across the Curriculum: New Approach to English Education in Japan.  [Invited]
    Peter Ferguson
    Shiga Prefecture Board of Education 2007-2008 ALT Skill Development Conference.  2008/11

Research Themes