Speakers

Atsushi Kobayashi, a DBA student, researches entrepreneurial intentions and teaches Japanese at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Philology “Blaze Koneski.” This presentation examines how practicing katakana, a type of Japanese character, influences memory retention, listening skills, and student attitudes. It also explores students’ preferred teaching styles, highlighting the potential of ICT

Roger Rampersad has coordinated academic and vocational programs in Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Japan and in the Canadian Arctic. He has specialized in curriculum development, teacher training, and program evaluation and implementation. He is presently the Centre Director of the Gordon Robertson Academy and a doctoral candidate. His areas of interest are centered