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Yumi Uraki serves as a Teaching Associate in Japanese Language at the University of Sheffield within the School of Languages, Arts and Societies' East Asian Studies group. She joined in August 2021 after teaching Japanese at the University of Manchester, University of Salford, and Liverpool John Moores University. Originally from Tokyo, her dual background in manufacturing industry and education uniquely shapes her pedagogical approach.
Her academic qualifications include:
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) from Yokohama National University
- Master of Education (MEd) from the University of Manchester
Uraki's research centers on bilingualism, specifically examining cognitive development in Japanese-English bilingual children versus monolingual peers in England. Her work extends to second language acquisition and Japanese language education, integrating practical teaching experience with insights from her manufacturing career to develop culturally responsive methodologies. This interdisciplinary perspective informs her curriculum design and classroom practices.
Contact details: Office at Jessop West, 1 Upper Hanover Street, Sheffield S3 7RA.
