The Combined Use of CLIL and Anti-Racist Pedagogy in Japanese English Education

Abstract

The popularity of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) in Japanese English education has received a growing amount of attention over the past decade. Anti-racist pedagogy in English education in Asia and Japan is also gaining traction. This research paper reviews literature on these two topics, and documents the efforts of a teacher-as-researcher who has implemented antiracist pedagogy in a CLIL style course at a Japanese university. The methodology of the course is explained, followed by a qualitative case study of student work and feedback collected from the course. Students showed positive results for both content and language-based goals, and expressed positive course feedback. This research will be used to deepen the writer’s understanding of CLIL and anti-racist pedagogy, and to improve future courses.