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Ms Jocelyn Howard

School of Teacher Education

Fields of Research

  • Cultural and linguistic diversity
  • Languages teaching and learning
  • Implementation of language curriculum innovations
  • EFL and ESL teacher education

Researcher Summary

My research focuses predominantly on issues in language education and language teacher education, covering ESL/EFL as well as languages other than English. My work is situated primarily in New Zealand and South Korea. In particular, I have a strong interest in languages policy and curriculum developments, and the barriers and enablers associated with the implementation of new languages curricula.
I am also engaged in research on ethnic diversity in the teaching profession, and on the use of a range of media in ESL/EFL programmes.

Subject Area: Disciplines

Key Methodologies

  • Case study
  • Focus groups & interviews
  • On-line & paper-based surveys
  • Classroom observations
  • Document analysis

Affiliations

Publications


  • Howard, J. (2012) Community languages in mainstream schools: Emerging opportunities or the status quo? Palmerston North, New Zealand: 13th National Conference for Community Languages and ESOL (CLESOL), 4-7 Oct 2012. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Howard, J. (2012) For to all those who have, more shall be given: Second language education in New Zealand primary schools. Rotorua, New Zealand: The New Zealand Association of Language Teachers Biennial International Conference (NZALT), 1-4 Jul 2012. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Howard, J. (2012) Letting your fingers do the talking: Non-verbal communication in culturally diverse classrooms. Palmerston North, New Zealand: 13th National Conference for Community Languages and ESOL (CLESOL), 4-7 Oct 2012. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Howard, J. (2012) When A-OK is not okay: Insights into body language in intercultural communication. Christchurch, New Zealand: CANTESOL Expo, 23 Jun 2012. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Howard, J. (2012) When theory meets practice meets people. Christchurch, New Zealand: Canterbury ESOL Professional Learning Community, 14 Nov 2012. (Oral Presentation)
  • Howard, J. (2011) A Principled Approach to Collaborative In-Service EFL Teacher Development. Minneapolis, MN, USA: Seventh International Conference on Language Teacher Education, 19-21 May 2011. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Howard, J. and Millar, S. (2011) Designing teacher development around interaction with research: Collaborative approaches based on Ellis's principles. Auckland, New Zealand: 3rd International Conference on Language, Education and Diversity (LED 2011), 22-25 Nov 2011. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Howard,J. (2011) Initiatives to Increase Language Teaching Capacity: New Zealand's Multi-Pronged Approach. Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA: Seventh International Conference on Language Teacher Education, 19-21 May 2011. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Howard, J. (2011) What is important to learning in the 21st century: A report on the relative position of Learning Languages in New Zealand upper primary school programmes. Auckland, New Zealand: 3rd International Conference on Language, Education and Diversity (LED 2011), 22-25 Nov 2011. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Major, J. and Howard, J. (2010) Developing Academic Language in the Classroom: Planning Focused Interactive Opportunities. Dunedin, New Zealand: 12th National Conference for Community Languages and English for Speakers of Other Languages (CLESOL 2010), 1-4 Oct 2010. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Millar, S., Howard, J. and Erlam, R. (2010) Making research relevant: Using Ellis's principles (2005) in different professional development contexts. University of Victoria Wellington, New Zealand: 16th Applied Linguistics Association of New Zealand (ALANZ) Symposium, 1 Dec 2010. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Howard, J. (2010) Situations vacant: A view of the New Zealand Curriculum through advertisements for teaching positions. University of Auckland, New Zealand: New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE) Conference and Annual Meeting 2010, 6-9 Dec 2010. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Howard, J. (2010) The Quest for Authenticity: Issues and Ideas for the Mainstream Classroom. Dunedin, New Zealand: 12th National Conference for Community Languages and English for Speakers of Other Languages (CLESOL 2010), 1-4 Oct 2010. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Howard, J. (2009) Capturing the YouTube generation: Language development through the creative use of online mini-movies. Bangkok, Thailand: 7th Asia TEFL International Conference, 7-9 Aug 2009. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Howard, J. and Millar, S. (2009) Ellis's principles as an effective platform for collaborative EFL teacher education. Bangkok, Thailand: 7th Asia TEFL International Conference, 7-9 Aug 2009. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Howard, J. (2008) A Question of Colour: Generation 1.5 and Dominant Ethnicity Student Perspectives on Race-Matched Teaching. Alice Springs, Australia: ACTA Inaugural International TESOL Conference, 10-12 Jul 2008. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Howard, J. and Millar, S. (2008) Ellis's principles as a bridge for praxis for South Korean EFL teachers. Auckland, New Zealand: 15th Applied Linguistics Association of New Zealand (ALANZ) Symposium, 29 Nov 2008. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Howard, J. (2008) Exploring perspectives on ethnic diversity in the teaching profession in New Zealand: Dispatches from the front. Wellington, New Zealand: Victoria University PGSA Colloquium 2008: "Things I Know Now That I Wish I Knew Then", 27 Sep 2008. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Mutch, C., Gordon, L., Howard, J., Heazlewood, L. and Coleman, S. (2008) Negotiating Border Crossings: Evaluating the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. Christchurch: UC Opportunity, University of Canterbury. 41-56. (Monograph)
  • Howard, J. and Millar, S. (2008) Reshaping Educational Landscapes: The Need for Sociocultural Awareness in Second Language Teacher Education programmes. Christchurch: UC Opportunity, University of Canterbury. 85-98. (Monograph)
  • Howard, J. and Millar, S. (2008) The Applicability of Principles for Instructed Second Language Learning: A South Korean Perspective. Auckland, New Zealand: 11th National Conference for Community Languages and English for Speakers of Other Languages (CLESOL 2008), 2-5 Oct 2008. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Howard, J. and Millar, S. (2007) Designing international teacher education programmes: Guidelines for a collaborative approach. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: 2007 New Zealand Association for Educational Research (NZARE) Conference: Education in the Pacific, 4-7 Dec 2007. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Howard, J. and Millar, S. (2007) The Management of Language Curriculum Innovation: A South Korean Case Study. Hamilton, New Zealand: 2nd International Conference on Language, Education and Diversity (LED2007), 21-24 Nov 2007. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Gordon, L., Mutch, C., Howard, J., Heazlewood, L., Coleman, S. and Hendren, J. (2006) Evaluation of the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students: Final report to the Ministry of Education. Ministry of Education. 92pp. (Report for External Body)
  • Howard, J. (2006) Internet videos: A powerful medium for innovative ELT. Seoul, South Korea: 14th Korea TESOL International Conference, 28-29 Oct 2006. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Haworth, P., Ives, D., Major, J. and Howard, J. (2006) Planning for teaching English across the curriculum. Napier, New Zealand: 10th National Conference for Community Languages and English for Speakers of Other Languages (CLESOL), 30 Sep-2 Oct 2006. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Howard, J. and Millar, S. (2006) Teachers' perceptions of a principles approach to developing communicative competence. Seoul, South Korea: 14th Korea TESOL International Conference, 28-29 Oct 2006. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Howard, J. (2006) Welcoming new Asian New Zealanders: Issues and implications for teacher recruitment. Rotorua, New Zealand: 2006 New Zealand Association for Educational Research (NZARE) Conference, 5-8 Dec 2006. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Howard, J. and Hendron, J. (2006) White water rafting: methodological and ethical dilemmas. Rotorua, New Zealand: 2006 New Zealand Association for Educational Research (NZARE) Conference, 5-8 Dec 2006. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Major, J. and Howard, J. (Ed.) (2005) CLESOL 2004: Refereed Conference Proceedings of the Ninth National Conference for Community Languages and English for Speakers of Other Languages. Christchurch: Christchurch College of Education. CD-ROM. (Edited Book)
  • Howard, J. and Major, J. (2005) Designing Materials to Teach English to Diverse Learners. Hamilton, New Zealand: 1st International Conference on Language, Education and Diversity, 26-29 Nov 2003. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Howard, J. and Major, J. (2005) Guidelines for designing effective English language teaching materials. Seoul, South Korea: PAAL9, Oct 2004. In Proceedings of the 9th Conference of Pan-Pacific Association of Applied Linguistics 101-109. http://www.paaljapan.org/resources/proceedings/PAAL9/pdf/Howard.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Howard, J. and Major, J. (2004) Guidelines for designing effective English language teaching materials. The TESOLANZ Journal 12: 50-58. (Journal Article)
  • Howard, J. and Major, J. (2004) Guidelines for designing effective English language teaching materials. Seoul, South Korea: Ninth Conference of the Pan-Pacific Association of Applied Linguistics, Oct 2004. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Howard, J. and Major, J. (2003) Designing materials to teach diverse learners. Hamilton, New Zealand: First International Conference on Language, Education and Diversity, 26-29 Nov 2003. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Howard, J. (2002) E-flicks in the ESOL classroom. Wellington, New Zealand: Eighth National Conference for Community Languages and English for Speakers of Other Languages, 2002. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)