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Papers by Yukie Koyama

Research paper thumbnail of The Use of Moodle-based Self-reflective Tool to Develop Teaching Models and Tests of Intercultural Competence for EFL Classes

Research paper thumbnail of 欧州評議会の言語政策 : Learning Languages for Social Cohesion (有為楠泉教授退官記念号)

Research paper thumbnail of Linking Can-do Statements with Language Tests Using Neural Test Theory

The objective of this study is to examine the appropriateness of Neural Test Theory (NTT) (Shojim... more The objective of this study is to examine the appropriateness of Neural Test Theory (NTT) (Shojima, 2007) in order to analyze Can-do Statements (CDSs) for the purpose of linking them with the corresponding language tests. Firstly, NTT is explained, and then compared with Item Response Theory (IRT). Two different data sets in case studies are analyzed using IRT and NTT in this study. One case study consists of CDSs in EIKEN Can-do List and the English placement test. The other consists of CDSs for science and technology English and the final examination of that course. The outcomes of these analyses show IRT and NTT are generally consistent, for example, estimated latent abilities of examinees are highly correlated. However, NTT has a unique feature of Rank Membership Profile (RMP), which provides useful diagnostic information, in terms of ranking, to both test takers and teachers.

Research paper thumbnail of Is There a Role for Engineering Teachers in the Language Classroom

This paper focuses on collaborative teaching between foreign language(primarily English)and disci... more This paper focuses on collaborative teaching between foreign language(primarily English)and discipline teachers. The focus is on team teaching, but other examples of collaboration are given. Benefits for students include increased relevance, which positively affects motivation and interest. Teachers also benefit from the interaction with their co-teachers. Team teaching is still relatively uncommon in higher-education EFL contexts, but is recommended in ESP classrooms as an approach to integrating discipline and language studies.

Research paper thumbnail of Development of a Corpus-Based Web Application to Support Writing Technical Documents in English

Research paper thumbnail of Analysis of Descriptions in Autobiography of Intercultural Encounters Using KH Coder : The Development of Framework of Teaching Intercultural Competence in EFL Classes in Japan

Research paper thumbnail of Developing A Computer Adaptive ESP Placement Test Using Moodle

In this study, we introduce a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) module for creating an English for Spe... more In this study, we introduce a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) module for creating an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) placement test in a Learning Management System (LMS), Moodle. The module is based on Item Response Theory, One-Parameter Rasch Model in this case, embedded in Moodle. One of the advantages of this system is that it enables each institute to create an inhouse-CAT, which is usually considered to be difficult to realize. In addition, the results of the CAT placement test are shown to discuss the validity and efficiency of the CAT system in comparison with other pencil & paper tests.

Research paper thumbnail of EM Algorithm for Cleaning of Answers Generated by an E-learning System

Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of Development of an ESP E-learning Tool Using In-House Corpora

Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 2003

This study introduces a methodology for developing an elearning tool by using corpora and compute... more This study introduces a methodology for developing an elearning tool by using corpora and computer software for linguistic analysis. The corpora compiled for this study are of journal articles from two engineering fields, and of articles from general science magazines. Each corpus, consisting of approximately 500000 words, is tagged and parsed. Analysis of these corpora reveals that the past participle form has high frequency among verb forms. Therefore, sentences including this form are extracted, and items asking the main verb were made with them. Students answered for 37,333 sentences in total. The analysis of answers shows that students tend to answer incorrectly for items in longer sentences, and items whose main verb is located toward the end. Individual analysis of each student was also conducted. This kind of analysis can help language teachers to provide targeted practice for students, using authentic, discipline-specific textual data.

Research paper thumbnail of e-Learning Materials Development Based on Abstract Analysis Using Web Tools

This study includes an original corpus of engineering journals and is part of the series of E-Lea... more This study includes an original corpus of engineering journals and is part of the series of E-Learning & English for Specific Purposes (ESP) researches . Purposes (ESP) researches that includes an original corpus of engineering journals. In this paper the results of a corpus study will be presented, and a sample of the ESP e-learning materials being developed for graduate

Research paper thumbnail of Developing A Computer Adaptive ESP Placement Test Using Moodle

In this study, we introduce a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) module for creating an English for Spe... more In this study, we introduce a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) module for creating an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) placement test in a Learning Management System (LMS), Moodle. The module is based on Item Response Theory, One-Parameter Rasch Model in this case, embedded in Moodle. One of the advantages of this system is that it enables each institute to create an inhouse-CAT, which is usually considered to be difficult to realize. In addition, the results of the CAT placement test are shown to discuss the validity and efficiency of the CAT system in comparison with other pencil & paper tests.

Research paper thumbnail of The Use of Moodle-based Self-reflective Tool to Develop Teaching Models and Tests of Intercultural Competence for EFL Classes

Research paper thumbnail of 欧州評議会の言語政策 : Learning Languages for Social Cohesion (有為楠泉教授退官記念号)

Research paper thumbnail of Linking Can-do Statements with Language Tests Using Neural Test Theory

The objective of this study is to examine the appropriateness of Neural Test Theory (NTT) (Shojim... more The objective of this study is to examine the appropriateness of Neural Test Theory (NTT) (Shojima, 2007) in order to analyze Can-do Statements (CDSs) for the purpose of linking them with the corresponding language tests. Firstly, NTT is explained, and then compared with Item Response Theory (IRT). Two different data sets in case studies are analyzed using IRT and NTT in this study. One case study consists of CDSs in EIKEN Can-do List and the English placement test. The other consists of CDSs for science and technology English and the final examination of that course. The outcomes of these analyses show IRT and NTT are generally consistent, for example, estimated latent abilities of examinees are highly correlated. However, NTT has a unique feature of Rank Membership Profile (RMP), which provides useful diagnostic information, in terms of ranking, to both test takers and teachers.

Research paper thumbnail of Is There a Role for Engineering Teachers in the Language Classroom

This paper focuses on collaborative teaching between foreign language(primarily English)and disci... more This paper focuses on collaborative teaching between foreign language(primarily English)and discipline teachers. The focus is on team teaching, but other examples of collaboration are given. Benefits for students include increased relevance, which positively affects motivation and interest. Teachers also benefit from the interaction with their co-teachers. Team teaching is still relatively uncommon in higher-education EFL contexts, but is recommended in ESP classrooms as an approach to integrating discipline and language studies.

Research paper thumbnail of Development of a Corpus-Based Web Application to Support Writing Technical Documents in English

Research paper thumbnail of Analysis of Descriptions in Autobiography of Intercultural Encounters Using KH Coder : The Development of Framework of Teaching Intercultural Competence in EFL Classes in Japan

Research paper thumbnail of Developing A Computer Adaptive ESP Placement Test Using Moodle

In this study, we introduce a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) module for creating an English for Spe... more In this study, we introduce a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) module for creating an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) placement test in a Learning Management System (LMS), Moodle. The module is based on Item Response Theory, One-Parameter Rasch Model in this case, embedded in Moodle. One of the advantages of this system is that it enables each institute to create an inhouse-CAT, which is usually considered to be difficult to realize. In addition, the results of the CAT placement test are shown to discuss the validity and efficiency of the CAT system in comparison with other pencil & paper tests.

Research paper thumbnail of EM Algorithm for Cleaning of Answers Generated by an E-learning System

Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of Development of an ESP E-learning Tool Using In-House Corpora

Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 2003

This study introduces a methodology for developing an elearning tool by using corpora and compute... more This study introduces a methodology for developing an elearning tool by using corpora and computer software for linguistic analysis. The corpora compiled for this study are of journal articles from two engineering fields, and of articles from general science magazines. Each corpus, consisting of approximately 500000 words, is tagged and parsed. Analysis of these corpora reveals that the past participle form has high frequency among verb forms. Therefore, sentences including this form are extracted, and items asking the main verb were made with them. Students answered for 37,333 sentences in total. The analysis of answers shows that students tend to answer incorrectly for items in longer sentences, and items whose main verb is located toward the end. Individual analysis of each student was also conducted. This kind of analysis can help language teachers to provide targeted practice for students, using authentic, discipline-specific textual data.

Research paper thumbnail of e-Learning Materials Development Based on Abstract Analysis Using Web Tools

This study includes an original corpus of engineering journals and is part of the series of E-Lea... more This study includes an original corpus of engineering journals and is part of the series of E-Learning & English for Specific Purposes (ESP) researches . Purposes (ESP) researches that includes an original corpus of engineering journals. In this paper the results of a corpus study will be presented, and a sample of the ESP e-learning materials being developed for graduate

Research paper thumbnail of Developing A Computer Adaptive ESP Placement Test Using Moodle

In this study, we introduce a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) module for creating an English for Spe... more In this study, we introduce a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) module for creating an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) placement test in a Learning Management System (LMS), Moodle. The module is based on Item Response Theory, One-Parameter Rasch Model in this case, embedded in Moodle. One of the advantages of this system is that it enables each institute to create an inhouse-CAT, which is usually considered to be difficult to realize. In addition, the results of the CAT placement test are shown to discuss the validity and efficiency of the CAT system in comparison with other pencil & paper tests.