Ronald Schmidt-FajlikAssociate Professor
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I am currently conducting research in the following areas:,,Nonverbal communication.,Interpersonal competence.,Combining second language education with visual art.
■Research activity information
Paper
- Anxiety in Online and Face-to-Face English Classes Amongst Japanese University Students During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik, Lead, This study explored English language learning anxiety among 105 Japanese university students during the transition from in-person to online education caused by the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. Surveys conducted between 2020 and 2023 revealed no significant differences in anxiety levels between online and traditional classrooms, with t-tests showing similar results across gender and academic year. Although slight increases in anxiety were observed for traditional classes, female students, and third-year undergraduates, these differences were not statistically significant. The findings suggest that the shift to online learning did not significantly impact anxiety levels, highlighting the need for further research into factors influencing foreign language anxiety in various learning contexts., AsiaCALL Online Journal
AsiaCALL Online Journal, Jan. 2025, [Reviewed] - The Use of ChatGPT in Paragraph Process Writing for Korean University Students
Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik, The article describes the use of ChatGPT as part of a process writing approach for Korean university students., Korea Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (KOTESOL)
The English Connection (A Korea TESOL Publication), Dec. 2023, [Invited] - ChatGPT as a Grammar Checker for Japanese English Language Learners: A Comparison with Grammarly and ProWritingAid
Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik, Research related to the use of ChatGPT as a grammar checker for English language learners is described., AsiaCALL Online Journal
AsiaCall Online Journal, 06 Jul. 2023, [Reviewed] - Foreign Language Reading Anxiety and Mindfulness
Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik, Japan Association for Language Teaching
The Language Teacher, 25 Jun. 2020, [Reviewed] - Extensive Reading Anxiety of Japanese University Students
Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik, The article investigates the degree of anxiety experienced by Ibaraki University students when reading in English, particularly during extensive reading. A questionnaire was administered to fiftythree students regarding the level of anxiety they experienced while reading. Results were analyzed and explained using charts. Results indicate that many students experience negative thoughts and feelings when reading in a foreign language., 学全学教育機構論集
大学教育研究, Mar. 2020 - A Cross-Cultural Comparison of How Students in Japan, China, Russia, Ghana and Saudia Arabia Feel , About Their Interpersonal Skills and the Impact this May Have on English Language Teaching
Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik, Ibaraki University
Studies in Humanities and Communication, Mar. 2016 - Social Skills and Gender in Language Teaching
Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik, Ibaraki University
Studies in Humanities and Communication, Mar. 2012 - Gender and Interpersonal Competence in the Foreign Language Classroom
GALE Journal, Oct. 2011, [Reviewed] - Multiple Intelligences Workshop for Teachers
Explorations in Teacher Education, Jun. 2011 - Improving Interpersonal Competence in the Communicative Classroom
The Language Teacher, May 2011, [Reviewed] - Introducing non-verbal communication to Japanese university students: Determining content
The purpose of this research was to determine which aspects of non-verbal communication would be important to teach Japanese university students studying English.
Journal of Intercultural Communication, 15 Nov. 2007, [Reviewed] - Multiple Intelligences and Lifelong Language Learning
The Language Teacher, Aug. 2004, [Reviewed]
MISC
- Individual Differences in the Second Language Classroom: A Comparison Between Multiple Intelligences Theory and Learning Styles
茨城大学教育せんたー紀要, 03 Mar. 2013 - Multiple Intelligences Theory for Japanese High School English Language Teachers: A Teacher Training Course
Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik
Studies in Humanities and Communication, Sep. 2011 - Developing Interpersonal Competence in the Communicative Classroom
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Studies in Humanities and Communication, Mar. 2011 - Interpersonal Competence and the Communicative Approach
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Studies in Humanities and Communication, Sep. 2010 - Gesture Lesson for Japanese English Language Learners
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English Teachers in Japan Journal, May 2007 - Gesture Lesson for English Language Learners
Voices (International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language newsletter), 01 Aug. 2006 - Drawing on Experience
English Teachers in Japan Journal, Dec. 2003 - Survey Project for Basic Media English
The Language Teacher, Jul. 2003 - Portfolio Folder
English Teachers in Japan Journal, Mar. 2003 - Addressing Individual Differences through Multiple Intelligences Theory in Second Language Education
Josai International University Bulletin Faculty of Humanities, 31 May 2002 - Communicating without Words
The Daily Yomiuri, 31 May 2002 - Should Japan Become a Nation of Immigrants?
Hiragana Times, Aug. 2001 - English and Internationalization
Hiragana Times, Jun. 2001
Books and other publications
- AI Prompt Engineering for English Learners: Learn AI Skills and Improve Your English
Single work
Independent, Jan. 2025
9798308398905 - 英語力アップ！自信と明確さでコミュニケーション力を解放しよう！
Single work, Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik
Jan. 2025
9798306843773 - English Skills for Interpersonal Communication
Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik, Single work
Jan. 2025
9798306827674 - Unstoppable Resilience
Single work
Jan. 2025
9798305511154 - Grammar Practice: Advanced Level
Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik; Pramith Perera, Joint work
Independent, 18 Nov. 2020
9798564628532 - English Grammar Practice: Beginner Level
Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik; Pramith Perera, Joint work
Independent, 14 Nov. 2020
9798563000179 - English Grammar Practice: Elementary
Ronald-Schmidt-Fajlik; Pramith Perera, Joint work
Independent, 14 Nov. 2020
9798564614993 - Grammar Practice: Intermediate Level
Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik; Pramith Perera, Joint work
Independent, 14 Nov. 2020
9798564622936 - Interpersonal Competence in English Language Teaching
Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik, Single work
Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik, Mar. 2020, [Reviewed]
9798631495128 - Interpersonal Competence in the Learning of the English Language (2017 revision)
Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik, Single work
CreateSpace, 08 Jan. 2018
1983719560 - Interpersonal Competence in the Learning of the English Language
Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik, Single work
Lambert Academic Publishing, 16 Jul. 2015
9783659742446 - スロバキア民話
Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik, Joint translation
デジタルパブリッシングサービス, 30 Jun. 2012
9784861430886 - Parables
Single work
Lulu, Jun. 2006
9781411673373
Lectures, oral presentations, etc.
- Classroom English
Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik
Gakken English training seminar, 25 Jan. 2018, 学研教室 - Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik
Introduction to Chat Robots and their use in the English Language Classroom
JALTCALL 2007, Waseda University, 03 Jun. 2007 - Addressing Individual Differences through Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Presented at Nagasaki JALT, 13 Feb. 2005 - Multiple Intelligences Theory and the Second Language Classroom
Presented at Kitakyushu JALT, 12 Feb. 2005 - Addressing Individual Differences Through Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Presented at Chiba JALT, Sep. 2003
Works
- Galaxy of Love
Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik
10 Dec. 2024 - Present, Artistic activity - CHUCHU
Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik
19 Nov. 2024 - Present, Educational materials - Hip-Hop Grammar Songs
Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik
15 Nov. 2024 - Present, Others - みないっしょピース
Jan. 2023 - Present, Artistic activity - Light of the Stars
Music; lyrics by. Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik. Vocals Jonathan Hartzendorf
Nov. 2021 - Present, Artistic activity - No Matter What You Say We Are Not Musicians We Are Artists!
(Cult Superstars) Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik and Gen Waki
Jul. 2017, Artistic activity - Release of CD of Experimental and Electronic music titled 'Fabrika'. The CD is a compilation of work spanning a number of years. ASIN: B000IONF9Q
2004, Others
Social Contribution Activities
- NGGL (New Generation of Global Leaders)
advisor
Ibaraki Board of Education, 18 Jun. 2023 - Present - TOEFL course evening instructor for junior high and high school students
lecturer
18 Apr. 2023 - Present - English language idioms
appearance
Aug. 2020 - Present - High school speech contest judge
others
Jun. 2014 - Jun. 2019
Academic Contribution Activities
- Anxiety in Online and Face-to-Face English Classes Amongst Japanese University Students
Academic research planning
20 Jul. 2024 - Present - Japanese prosody
Academic research planning
Jan. 2021 - Present - Submission for JSPS Kakenhi
Academic research planning
01 May 2024 - 01 Sep. 2024 - Using grammar checkers to assist Japanese English Language Learners
Academic research planning
AsianCALL Journal, 28 Feb. 2023 - English as a lingua franca research paper written and submitted
Others
Nov. 2021 - Submission for JSPS Kakenhi
Planning etc
Oct. 2021
