Professor
Laurence Macdonald
Profile
| Specialized Field | Social Policy, Education and Development, English Language Education, Educational Sociology |
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| Research theme | Education Policy and Practice, Higher Education in Japan, English-medium instruction |
| Laboratory Information | Global Square AW916 |
| Subjects in charge | Cross-cultural Understanding, Education for Sustainable Development, Global Issues in Social Policy, Seminar I, Seminar II, Seminar III, Capstone |
| Main career, work history, and academic background | Ph. D in Education Policy and Leadership, University of Maryland, 2006 |
| Message | Welcome to the Faculty of International Liberal Arts (FILA) at Soka University. Based on 25 years of experience in education in Japan and the United States, I hope to bring a comparative approach to the FILA program, focusing on my field of inquiry in education and sociology. We welcome all students who are ready to meet the challenge of this demanding yet exciting English-only program. We look forward to seeing you at Soka University. |
| Research theme | Japanese education reform; U.S. / Japan comparative education policy studies; learner autonomy and motivation |
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| Main career, work history, and academic background | University of Maryland |