Andrew Thompson

Brief personal history

2018 - Present: Senior Lecturer, Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan
2015 - 2018: Adjunct Lecturer, Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan
2012 - Present: Adjunct Lecturer, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan
2011 - 2018: Lecturer, Kyushu Sangyo University, Fukuoka, Japan

Degrees

Awarded: Master of Applied Linguistics
Majors: Communication and Media Studies
Monash University, Australia

Awarded: Bachelor of Arts
Majors: Communication and Sociology
Griffith University, Australia

Research themes

AI in education, blending learning, computer assisted language learning (CALL), materials design, program development, and student interest.

My current research interest is the use of the ADDIE Instructional Design Model in the development of course-specific (academic reading and writing) materials.

Brief explanation of research

Research Project Overview:
Today, students are learning English using technology more than any other means. With increased access, power, and speed, educators can now develop student interest and improve academic engagement through the design of customized blended learning (academic reading and writing) materials. This research project utilizes Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat), AI-generated content, and the ADDIE instructional design model (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate) to create course-specific educational materials.

Research Project Purpose:
The purpose of this research project is to investigate university students' interests, experiences, and preferences in blended learning environments in order to design course-specific materials that enhance student personal interest across different educational areas.

Course-Specific Educational Materials:
Thompson, A., & Miller, E. (2025). Read to Learn. Fukuoka Womens University, Fukuoka, Japan.
Thompson, A., & Miller, E. (2025). Read & Write to Learn. Fukuoka Womens University, Fukuoka, Japan.

ADDIE Model Workshops:
Thompson A., & Gallacher A., & Miller E. (February, 2025). Instructional Design Principles in Academic Materials Development: The ADDIE Model. Conference Workshop. 21th CamTESOL Conference, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Thompson A., & Gallacher (November, 2024). Academic Reading and Writing Materials Development. Workshop at the 22nd AsiaTEFL International Conference, Chiang Rai, Thailand.

Select publication list

1.Gallacher, A., Thompson, A., Toms, A., Lazic, D., & Tanoue, Y. (2025) Insights from the Initial Implementation of Xreading AsiaTEFL Proceedings 2024. Publication Pending (In Press)

2.Thompson, A., & Miller, E. (2025) University English: Student Book (Fukuoka University Edition) ELTJAPAN, Fukuoka, Japan.

3.Thompson, A., & Miller, E. (2024) Read & Write to Learn: Building Academic Skills Fukuoka Women’s University, Fukuoka, Japan.

4.Thompson, A., & Miller, E. (2024) Read to Learn: Sustainable Development Goals Fukuoka Women’s University, Fukuoka, Japan.

5.Lazic, D., & Thompson, A. (2023). AI Technology: Effective and Ethical Use in Language Teaching. AsiaTEFL Proceedings 2023.

6.Thompson A.(2021) Japanese Students’ Study abroad: interest, preferences and awareness. In P. Conaway, & D. Iske (Eds.), PanSIG Journal 2020, Selected papers from PanSIG Conference (pp. 1-6). Pansig-publications. PanSIG Journal Pansig-publications.

7.Thompson, A., & Miller, E. (2020) Essential English Communication: Student Book (Fukuoka University Edition) ELTJAPAN, Fukuoka, Japan.

8.Thompson, Andrew; Tsuji, Saori. (2020) Extensive Reading: Online graded readers or “old school” paperbacks? CALL for Widening Participation – short papers from EUROCALL 2020 CALL for Widening Participation – short papers from EUROCALL 2020.

9.Lazic, Dragana; Thompson, Andrew; Pritchard, Tim; Tsuji, Saori.(2020) Writing from sources: using Grammarly to help EFL writers with paraphrasing, summarizing, and synthesizing. CALL for Widening Participation – short papers from EUROCALL 2020 CALL for Widening Participation – short papers from EUROCALL 2020.

10.Fryer, L., Thompson, A., Nakao, K., Howarth, M. & Gallacher, A. (2020) Supporting self-efficacy beliefs and interest as educational inputs and outcomes: Framing AI and human partnered task experiences. Learning and Individual Differences, Journal of Psychology and Education. Learning and Individual Differences, Journal of Psychology and Education.

11.Fryer, L. K., Nakao, K., Thompson, A.(2019) Chatbot learning partners: Connecting learning experiences, interest and competence. Computers in Human Behavior. Computers in Human Behavior.

12.Thompson, A., Gibson, A., Howarth, M., & Nakao, K. (2018) Promoting interest in English: Creating relevant and meaningful connections. JALT2017 Conference Proceedings. Language teaching in a global age: Shaping the classroom, shaping the world. Tokyo: JALT. JALT2017 Conference Proceedings. Language teaching in a global age: Shaping the classroom, shaping the world. Tokyo: JALT.

13.Gallacher, Andrew; Thompson, Andrew; Howarth, Mark. (2018) “My robot is an idiot!” – Students’ perceptions of AI in the L2 classroom. Future-proof CALL: language learning as exploration and encounters – short papers from EUROCALL 2018 Future-proof CALL: language learning as exploration and encounters – short papers from EUROCALL 2018

14.Thompson, Andrew; Gallacher, Andrew; Howarth, Mark. (2018) Stimulating task interest: human partners or chatbots? Future-proof CALL: language learning as exploration and encounters – short papers from EUROCALL 2018 Future-proof CALL: language learning as exploration and encounters – short papers from EUROCALL 2018

Research field

Principal Investigator: Thompson, A., Stott, N. (2023). Making words count: Exploring effective reading approaches「単語を大切にする：効果的な読解アプローチの探求」Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan. Internal Grant Result: Awarded.

Principal Investigator: Thompson, A., Lazic, D., Tanoue, Y., Toms, A & Gallacher, A. (2022). Virtual library benefits, experiences, interests, and preferences: What did we learn?「仮想図書館の利点、経験、興味、好み: 私たちは何を学びましたか?」Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan. Internal Grant Result: Awarded.

Principal Investigator: Thompson, A., & Pritchard, S. (2021). Online or In-Person: Student Interest, Experiences, Preferences and Academic Outcomes. Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan. Internal Grant Result: Awarded.

Principal Investigator: Thompson, A., & Tsuji, S. (2019). Japanese University Student Extensive Reading vs. Intensive Reading Interest/Experience. Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan. Internal Grant Result: Awarded. ?

Principal Investigator: Thompson, A., & Fryer, K, L. (2014). To develop a classroom, tablet-based, situational interest measurement tools. Kyushu Sanyo University Computer Network Center research assistance program, Fukuoka, Japan. Internal Grant Result: Awarded.

Membership of Academic Societies

Asian Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (Asia TEFL)
EARLI (The European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction)
?English Language Teachers in Japan (ETJ)
EUROCALL (The European Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning)
Japanese Association Language Teachers (JALT) 全国語学教育学会
Japanese Association of College English Teachers (JACET) 大学英語教育学会九
Monash Alumni — Monash University, Australia
?TESOL Asia (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) 英語教師協会
The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Regional Language Centre (RELC)

Awards

Thompson, A. (November, 2024). 50th Nakamura Incentive Grant 「50回中村奨励金」. Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan.

Thompson, A. (April, 2024). President's Certificate of Commendation 「教職員が献身的な努力」. Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan.

Lecture subjects

学術英語コミュニケーション III 「Academic English Communication 3」
学術英語リーディング Ⅴ 「Academic English Reading 5」
英語上級 III 「Advanced English 3： Business Communication」　
英語コミュニケーション I/II 「English Communication 1/2」
英語プレゼンテーション「English Presentation Skills」
英語リーディング?ライティング II/III 「English Reading & Writing 2/3」
英語セルフラーニング I/II 「Guided Self-Learning I/II」

Contributions to local society

福岡女子大学 2025年度公開講座
Thompson A. (2025) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Can we really make change? Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan.

福岡女子大学2024年度公開講座
Thompson A. (2024) Great Southern Land: The Wonder of Australia. Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan.

Researcher's needs

Collaboration with teachers, researchers, administrators, and institutions in order to increase the awareness of interest research by better understanding the role of specific classroom experiences on the development of students' personal interest across various educational domains.

Related field

Literature and History
Social System Studies
Environmental Science
Medical Care
Foreign Language Education
Experiential Learning
Research of Women's Lifelong Education
Industry-University-Government Collaboration
Regional Exchange
International Exchange

Titles of high school lectures

学問的コミュニケーションコース「Academic Communication Course」
学問的プレゼンテーションコース「Academic Presentation Course」
学問的リーディング?ライティングコース「Academic Reading & Writing Course」
ビジネスコミュニケーションコース「Business Communication Course」
ビジネスなプレゼンテーションコース「Business Presentation Course」
特定目的の為の英語コース「English for Specific Purposes Course」
インテンシブ英語プログラム「Intensive English Program」