Cultural Influences on EFL Instruction in Japanese Junior High School Classrooms: A Case Study from Saitama Prefecture

This case study explores the impact of cultural expectations and societal norms on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching in a Junior High School (JHS) in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Thefindings highlight the tension between traditional Japanese educational practices andcontemporarycommunicative teaching methods. The research provides insights into how cultural contexts influence EFL teaching methodologies.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2025-04-13
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15207337
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EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
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Cultural Influences on EFL Instruction in Japanese Junior High School Classrooms: A Case Study from Saitama Prefecture

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Cultural Influences on EFL Instruction in Japanese Junior High School Classrooms: A Case Study from Saitama Prefecture

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Abstract

This case study explores the impact of cultural expectations and societal norms on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching in a Junior High School (JHS) in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Thefindings highlight the tension between traditional Japanese educational practices andcontemporarycommunicative teaching methods. The research provides insights into how cultural contexts influence EFL teaching methodologies.

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