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Junko Matsuda is a Japanese language instructor and curriculum developer currently serving as Head of Japanese Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS), Middlebury College, with extensive experience teaching Japanese from beginner to advanced levels and English as a Second Language (ESL). Her pedagogical approach centers on Content-Based Instruction (CBI) to foster collaborative, student-centered learning that integrates language structures with cultural understanding, aiming to create euphoric moments in language acquisition while addressing target-language functionality challenges.
Her educational background includes:
- M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), California State University, Los Angeles (with graduate distinction)
- B.A. in Education, Kagoshima University, Japan
Matsuda's professional focus spans language education innovation across nine key areas:
- Content-Based Instruction (CBI)
- Curriculum Design
- Authentic Material Development
- Second and Foreign Language Pedagogy
- Technology Integration in Language Education
- Language Learning Strategies
- Listening and Speaking Skill Development
- Immersion Education
- Cultural Competencies
She is a certified ACTFL OPI Tester and actively contributes to the field through co-authoring five Japanese textbooks and participating in major conferences like CATESOL and ACTFL. Recent institutional news features her involvement in multilingual symposiums (November 2023) and Japanese/Chinese language testing events (August 2023), highlighting her leadership in practical language application. As Head of Japanese Studies, she oversees program development and directs teams that pioneer immersion techniques, including early English-Japanese Immersion Programs she established in Japan.
