Jo Mynard Email & Phone Number

Chiba, Japan

Makuhari, Chiba, Japan

I have worked at KUIS since April 2008 as the Director of the Self-Access Learning Centre (SALC). I oversee the strategic planning and day to day work of the SALC and work closely with learning advisors, admin staff, designers and student staff. I have overall responsibility for curriculum, research, budget, events, resources and learning spaces in the SALC.The SALC is a state of the art language learning centre filled with over 10,000 resources such as books, magazines, games, DVDs, CDs and MDs which offer opportunities for individualized learning for students. In addition to the large variety of materials, there are different areas and rooms within the SALC where students can carry out language learning. There are areas equipped with everything students need to use the materials such as CD, MD and DVD players, computer stations, speaking booths, group access areas and multi-purpose rooms (MPRs). The system is designed to enable students to learn in their own time and to develop language skills for the real world. Learning advisors and other staff are on hand to help users and the SALC offers various courses designed to promote learner autonomy.

Japan

I have worked at KUIS since April 2008 as the Director of the Self-Access Learning Center (SALC). I oversee the strategic planning and day to day work of the SALC and work closely with learning advisors, admin staff, designers and student staff. I have overall responsibility for curriculum, research, budget, events, resources and learning spaces in the SALC.

Kanda University Of International Studies, Japan

The purpose of the Research Institute of Language Studies and Language Education is to encourage research into language education at Kanda University of International Studies. Founded in 1987, the RILS&LE supports institutional and individual research projects. It provides limited grants to facilitate research projects in the areas of language studies and language education.http://rilsle.org/

Makuhari, Chiba, Japan

The English Language Institute (ELI) is an integral part of Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS). KUIS is a private university dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in international studies, particularly the study of foreign languages. At present, the university has students majoring in English, Chinese, Spanish, Korean, International Communication (English) and Languages and Culture (English and Thai, Vietnamese, Portugese or Indonesian).The university is accredited by MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology and is situated in Makuhari, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Makuhari is approximately 40 minutes by train from Tokyo. KUIS enrolled its first undergraduate students in April 1987, and graduated its first class in 1991.

Hong Kong

Candlin & Mynard ePublishing is an innovative company founded by Chris Candlin and Jo Mynard in 2012. We publish academic books in the fields of applied linguistics, language teaching and learning, and professional communication. https://www.candlinandmynard.com/MissionWe are dedicated to encouraging and supporting writers, researchers and practitioners. We help both experienced and less experienced authors to outline their ideas and present their work in an engaging yet professional manner. We are committed to exploring issues in the fields of applied linguistics, language teaching and learning, and communication, and facilitating links between research, practice and dissemination. We are also concerned with enabling others. This is achieved through our publications which we hope will inspire colleagues to enhance their practice, research and scholarship. We strive to make each author feel special, recognized, and supported. In addition, our readers will be able to access texts easily and feel they are receiving value for money.

SiSAL Journal is a quarterly publication for educators interested in the field of self-access language learning. The articles reflect the ongoing contributions to the field and come from international researchers-practitioners. The main themes in the journal relate to self-access learning and skills support centres with the aim of promoting learner autonomy.This online journal was established by Jo Mynard in April 2010 as a research project at Kanda University of International Studies. The journal was originally intended to be an in-house project, but was soon extended due to interest expressed by colleagues in the field. The journal is now a fully international, peer-reviewed, open-access publication indexed by seven databases. It typically receives around 2000 hits per month. It has a growing team of international reviewers. If you would be interested in being part of the review team, please contact Jo.

The IATEFL Learner Autonomy SIG is one of 14 IATEFL Special Interest Groups. It is for teachers, learning advisors and teacher educators who are interested in autonomy in language learning and all that it implies.I contribute to the direction of this group by being part of its organising committee. My specific responsibilities are for for the epublications. I am one of the series co-editors for the ebook series on autonomy in language learning. I oversee the entire publication process from inception to online publication.

Orange County, California Area

I taught an online course for EdD students on learner autonomy. I developed the curriculum, developed and graded assignments, delivered live weekly online lectures, and mentored doctoral students taking this course.

Occasional thesis supervisor for Master's students of English Language and Applied Linguistics.

Taught undergraduate courses to Japanese students. Courses taught: communication skills, academic writing, business English, English for TOEIC, seminar on British culture.

Established and managed the self-access learning centre. Developed self-directed learning options, advised students, trained staff, developed and purchased materials, oversaw all day to day management operations, managed a budget, strategic planning, liaised with university departments.

Taught undergraduate courses, curriculum development, materials creation.

Taught grades 7 and 8 English literature and language courses, ran the drama club.

Taught English language courses to small classes of children and adults at all proficiency levels.

Taught small classes of English language learners at all proficiency levels.

As part of the management trainee programme, I was given responsibilities to manage various departments within stores. Later, I was put in charge of in-house staff training as part of the HR department.

Ed.D., Education / Tefl

Ed.D. (TEFL)

M.Phil., Applied Linguistics

M.Phil., Applied Linguistics

M.Phil. Applied Linguistics

Foundation Degree (Hnd), Business

Business management associate degree