Finding a Niche in Japan Research: JET Program Participants and Alumni
Spring 2021
About the Author
Jeanne Beck (2008-2011, Nagano ALT) is a PhD student in Applied Linguistics and Technology at Iowa State University. She holds an Educational Specialist degree (Ed.S.) in Education Administration from William Woods University and an M.Ed in TESOL Education, a BS in Middle School Education, and a BA in International Studies with an East Asia focus from the University of Missouri. After JET, she worked as a study abroad advisor; taught undergraduate, graduate, and teacher training courses in South Korea; and taught ESL, language arts, and technology classes in rural K-12 Missouri public schools. Her interests include second language assessment, teacher training, computer assisted language learning, and project-based learning.
About the JETs on Japan
The JETs on Japan Forum is a partnership between USJETAA and Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA (Sasakawa USA) that features selected articles of JET alumni perspectives on US-Japan relations. The series aims to elevate the awareness and visibility of JET alumni working across diverse sectors and provides a platform for JET alumni to contribute to a deeper understanding of US-Japan relations from their fields. The articles will be posted on USJETAA’s website to serve as a resource to the wider JET alumni and US-Japan communities on how alumni of this exchange program are continuing to serve as informal ambassadors in US-Japan relations.
Submissions are encouraged from mid-to-senior level professionals who are established in the current fields OR current/recent graduate degree students in both master’s and doctoral programs.
