Updated on 2025/10/24

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BOWER, Jack Victor
 
Affiliation
Faculty of Commerce, School of Commerce
Job title
Associate Professor

Professional Memberships

  • 2018.04
    -
    Now

    JALT Testing and Evaluation Special Interest Group

  • 2016.04
    -
    Now

    JALT CEFR and Language Portfolio Special Interest Group

  • 2016.04
    -
    Now

    Japan Language Testing Association

  • 2011.04
    -
    Now

    Japan Association for Language Teaching

Research Interests

  • Language Testing, CEFR, Action Research, Curriculum Design, Computer Assisted Language Learning

 

Papers

  • Foreign language education reform through action research - Putting CEFR educational principles into practice

    Birch, G. C, Bower, J, Nagai, N, Schmidt, G. M

    CEFR Journal - Research and Practice   4   43 - 65  2021.12  [Refereed]

    DOI

  • Developing and validating in-house, standardised, English reading and listening placement/streaming and achievement tests aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference Levels A2–B1 at a Japanese university

    Bower, J

       2018  [Refereed]

    Authorship：Lead author

  • The relationship between the use of spaced repetition software with a TOEIC word list and TOEIC score gains

    Bower, J, Rutson-Griffiths, A

      29 ( 7 ) 1238 - 1248  2016.08  [Refereed]

    Authorship：Lead author

  • Setting and raising standards: the rationale for, and the structure of the Bunkyo English tests

    Bower, J, Rutson-Griffiths, A, Sugg, R

    Hiroshima Bunkyo Women's University Bulletin   49   65 - 78  2014.12

    Authorship：Lead author

    CiNii

  • Using spaced repetition software with a TOEIC wordlist: Preliminary results

    Rutson-Griffiths., A, Bower, J

    Hiroshima Bunkyo Women's University Bulletin   49   79 - 93  2014.12

    Authorship：Last author

    CiNii

  • Using online quizzes to encourage and assess extensive reading

    Bower, J

    Hiroshima Bunkyo Women's University Bulletin   46   41 - 48  2011.12

    Authorship：Lead author

    CiNii

  • Negotiation of meaning and corrective feedback in Japanese/English eTandem

    Bower, J, Kawaguchi, S

    Language Learning and Technology   15 ( 1 ) 41 - 71  2011.02  [Refereed]

    Authorship：Lead author

  • Japanese university students’ use of online machine translators for English writing tasks

    Bower, J

    Kanda University of International Studies Bulletin   21   1 - 19  2010.11

    Authorship：Lead author

    CiNii

  • Stepping up the curriculum: A case study in EFL curriculum evaluation

    Working Papers in Language Education   6   283 - 292  2009.11

  • Negotiation of meaning and motivation in tandem language learning via text-based synchronous computer mediated communication

    Bower, J

    Language Education Research   18 ( 18 ) 31 - 53  2007.11

    Authorship：Lead author

    CiNii

  • Learner use and views of portable electronic dictionaries

    Bower, J, McMillan, B

    JALT 2006 Conference Proceedings     697 - 708  2007.10  [Refereed]

    Authorship：Lead author

  • Learner strategies in tandem language learning via synchronous computer mediated communication

    Bower, J

    Kanda University of International Studies Bulletin   18   335 - 358  2006

    Authorship：Lead author

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Books and Other Publications

  • Putting the CEFR into Practice Through Action Research: Reflecting on Principles for Foreign Language Teaching

    Gregory C. Birch, Noriko Nagai, Maria Gabriela Schmidt, Jack V. Bower( Part： Joint editor, Conributed to editing of the entire volume an co-wrote chapters 1 and 10.)

    Springer  2024 ISBN: 9789819775446

  • CEFR-informed Learning, Teaching and Assessment: A Practical Guide

    Nagai, N, Birch, C., G, Bower, J, Schmidt, G. M( Part： Joint author, Chapter 3: Assessment)

    Springer  2020.07

  • Critical, constructive assessment of CEFR-informed language teaching in Japan and beyond.

    Bower, J., Runnels, J., Rutson-Griffiths, R., Schmidt, R., Cook, G., Lusk Lehde, L., Kodate, A.( Part： Contributor, Chapter 9A: Aligning a Japanese university's English language curriculum and lesson plans to the CEFR-J)

    Cambridge University Press  2017.09

Presentations

  • Valid for course placement but not for CEFR placement?: Misordered, CEFR-J-informed test items at the A1 and A2 levels

    Bower, J

    CEFR-J 2023 Symposium 

    Presentation date： 2023.03

  • Preliminary Validation of an Online, CEFR-Informed, English Course Placement Test

    Bower, J.

    57th RELC International Conference 

    Presentation date： 2023.03

  • Suggestions for Using Digital Gamification to Increase Learner Engagement

    Bower, J

    Nara JALT 2022 

    Presentation date： 2022.12

  • Action Research on Choosing a CEFR- Informed English Textbook

    Sonobe, N, Bower, J

    JALT 2022 

    Presentation date： 2022.11

  • Using the CEFR-focused Action Research Model - Reflections on Two Years of Research

    Schmidt, G, Nagai, N, Birch, G, Bower, J

    JALT PanSIG 2022 

    Presentation date： 2022.07

  • Introducing the COAEPT: A CEFR-informed, open-access, English placement test

    Bower, J

    18th Annual CamTESOL Conference on English Language Teaching 

    Presentation date： 2022.02

  • Using the Moodle Quiz Module for an English Course Placement Test

    Bower, J

    MoodleMoot Japan 2022 

    Presentation date： 2022.02

  • The CEFR and the CEFR/CV from a practitioners’ point of view

    Schmidt, M. G, Nagai, N, Birch, G. C, Bower, J  [Invited]

    JALT Nagano Chapter and the JALT CEFR & LP SIG Special event 

    Presentation date： 2020.07

  • Suggestions and resources for using the CEFR in language education

    Bower, J  [Invited]

    JALT Nara & JALT CEFR and LP SIG special event 

    Presentation date： 2019.12

  • Using the ADDIE model to plan and construct a CEFR-based curriculum: Focus on the analysis phase

    Bower, J  [Invited]

    Third Critical, Constructive Assessment of CEFR-based Language Teaching in Japan and Beyond Symposium 

    Presentation date： 2016.03

  • The relationship between TOEIC word list study with spaced repetition software & TOEIC score gains

    Bower, J, Rutson-Griffiths, A

    Hiroshima JALT 2015 Mini-Conference 

    Presentation date： 2015.12

  • Initial results from an argument-based test validation of CEFR-aligned tests of reading and listening, focusing on the development phase of validation

    Bower, J

    19th Annual conference of the Japan Language Testing Association 

    Presentation date： 2015.09

  • Equating three in-house achievement tests of English reading and listening at a Japanese university using Rasch common item equating

    Bower, J

    Pacific Rim Objective Measurement Symposium 2015 

    Presentation date： 2015.08

  • The CEFR-J in practice

    Bower, J  [Invited]

    2nd Conference on Critical, Constructive assessment of the CEFR 

    Presentation date： 2015.06

  • Developing CEFR A2 tests of listening and reading

    Bower, J, Rutson-Griffiths, A, Sugg, R

    JALT 2014 

    Presentation date： 2014.11

  • Using Spaced Repitition Software with a TOEIC Word List

    Bower, J, Rutson-Griffiths, A

    JALT CALL SIG Annual Conference 2014 

    Presentation date： 2014.06

  • Aligning a language curriculum to the CEFR-J

    Bower, J, Kodate, A, Rutson-Griffiths, A, Schmidt, R, Lawrence, J

    First Conference on Critical, constructive assessment of CEFR-based language teaching in Japan and beyond 

    Presentation date： 2014.05

  • Aligning a language curriculum to the CEFR-J

    Bower, J, Schmidt, R, Lawrence, J

    JALT 2013 

    Presentation date： 2013.10

  • English language curriculum renewal utilizing the Common European Frame of Reference-Japan

    Bower, J

    8th University of Sydney TESOL Research Network Colloquium 

    Presentation date： 2013.09

  • Effects of studying a TOEIC word list with spaced repetition flashcard software

    Bower, J, Rutson-Griffiths, A

    The Third Asian Conference on Technology in the Classroom 

    Presentation date： 2013.04

  • Online quizzes as a tool for fostering extensive reading

    Bower, J

    6th University of Sydney TESOL Research Network Colloquium 

    Presentation date： 2011.09

  • The best of both worlds? A comparative analysis of online synchronous and asynchronous corrective feedback in Japanese/English eTandem

    Kawaguchi, S, Bower, J

    10th Processability Approaches to Language Acquisition International Symposium 

    Presentation date： 2010.09

  • Think-aloud protocol on online machine translation use by pre-intermediate students of English

    Bower, J

    JALT CALL SIG Annual Conference 2010 

    Presentation date： 2010.05

  • Student use of online translators for writing tasks

    Bower, J

    6th Annual CamTESOL Conference on English Language Teaching 

    Presentation date： 2010.02

  • Online machine translators: writing teachers’ friend or foe?

    Bower, J

    JALTCALL SIG Annual Conference 2009 

    Presentation date： 2009.06

  • The effect of tandem learning on language development

    Bower, J, Kawaguchi, S

    WorldCall 2008 

    Presentation date： 2008.08

  • Diminishing distance: Tandem language learning through internet chat

    Bower, J, Kawaguchi, S

    KOTESOL 

    Presentation date： 2007.10

  • Learner use of electronic dictionaries on writing tasks

    Bower, J

    Symposium on Second Language Writing in the Pacific Rim 

    Presentation date： 2007.09

  • Learners' views of electronic dictionaries: Focusing on some underused functions

    Bower, J, McMillan, B

    JALT CALL SIG Annual Conference 2007 

    Presentation date： 2007.06

  • Learners' use and views of electronic dictionaries

    Bower, J, McMillan, B

    JALT 2006 

    Presentation date： 2006.11

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Research Projects

  • Validating a CEFR-informed Open Access English Placement Test

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業

    Project Year :

    2021.04
    -
    2025.03
     

    Bower Jack

    　View Summary

    A pilot version of an online, CEFR-informed English course placement test was created consisting of 90 questions. The test was then placed on the Tezukayama University Active Learning System using the Moodle LMS. After receiving research ethics approval from Tezukayama University, the pilot test was administered to six of the researcher's English language classes in second semester, 2021, along with a short survey about the test. 87 students gave permission for their test data and 104 students for their survey data to be used for research purposes. Rash analysis of the test results showed high reliability, and that the test was able to separate the students into three distinct proficiency groups. However, student comments in the survey showed that more time needed to be given for the test.

  • Language education reform using the action research approach: Consulting the CEFRs educational principles

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research

    Project Year :

    2020.04
    -
    2023.03
     

 

Research Institute

  • 2024
    -
    2049

    Research Institute of Business Administration   Concurrent Researcher