معرفی
Hiroko Hino is an Instructor in the Japanese Department at Arizona State University's School of International Letters and Cultures. She joined ASU in 2016 as a Faculty Associate and transitioned to her current role in 2020. Her career spans teaching Japanese in diverse educational settings across Japan, Australia, and the U.S., including her tenure as Academic Director for CET Academic Programs' Japanese Program in Osaka. She emphasizes learner-centered approaches and integrates Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) principles into her teaching and curriculum design.
Education:
- M.A. with Merit in Applied Linguistics, University of Sydney, Australia
- B.A. in Russian Language & Literature, Sophia University, Japan
- Certificate in English Language Education, Sophia University, Japan
Research interests focus on Japanese pedagogy, second language acquisition, and SFL theory, which she applies to language teaching strategies. She advocates for SFL principles to reshape foreign language education, particularly for English teachers in Japan through workshops and seminars. Her teaching portfolio includes foundational Japanese courses (e.g., JPN 101/102, JPN 301/302) and specialized tracks like Japanese Composition and Internships.
She has no listed scientific awards but is recognized for contributions to Japanese language education and teacher training. Her advising and grant activities are not detailed in the text. She is affiliated with no specific labs but actively engages in pedagogical innovation through curriculum development and professional development initiatives.
