Faculty Members

Assistant Professor
TANAKA Hikaru

Psychology, Hiroshima University, Japan, 2020

Areas of specialization	Educational psychology Experimental psychology
Laboratory/research office	Psychology of learning and education We research effective strategies for and awareness of writing and learning, based on people's metacognition in communication and the comprehension of information. In recent years we have been focusing on the use of information and communication technology (ICT) and Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) in education, and examining the affect of ICT and Generative AI on students. Based on our research findings, we plan to develop effective ways of using ICT in education and Generative AI.
Current research topics
Educational background	2020: Doctor, Hiroshima University, Japan
Professional background	2021-2023: Associate Professor, Yamaguchi junior college 2020-2021: University of the Ryukyus
Licenses	Fundamental Information Technology Engineer, 2025 Google Certified Educator Level 2 -Japan, 2023
Academic societies

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Courses

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Undergraduate school	Basic Psychology Teaching Practice A Teaching Practice B Introduction to Teaching Practice and Reflective Works Educational Methodology Reflective Seminar of Teaching Practice (Secondary Education)
Graduate school	Methods for Educational Survey and Statistics Study for Effective Use of ICT in Education

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Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research from the Japanese government	Project title: Metacognition in Utilizing Generative AI for Argumentative Writing Category: Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists Project number: 25K17085 Project period: 2025-2027 Total budget amount: 2,210,000 yen Keywords:

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