Who are the Board Members?

Board members are experienced English teachers from around the globe who work as a team to organize and manage Culture Club. They all manage one WhatsApp group each within the Culture Club WhatsApp Community and organize five Zoom Parties for their group. They also communicate regularly with other board members to help improve the project. See how previous teachers and students found the project HERE. 

What are the BENEFITS of becoming a Board Member?

✅ Your board member profile displayed on this website - an excellent way to show your hard work and professionalism

✅ Opportunities to publish and present with collaborative/individual research based on the project

✅ Certification as a board member and co-organizer (beyond ELT, this would demonstrate the ability to work with Cultural Sensitivity and teach English as a Lingua Franca among different students) 

✅ The use of the project to teach/assess your own students however you like (as a part of coursework if you wish)

✅ Be a part of an original global project which is establishing new directions in how we connect, engage and teach language learners

✅ Make new professional contacts/friends among the board

✅ Learn about other cultures and ELT scenarios from across the globe

What are the REQUIREMENTS to become a Board Member?

- Attend the two Board Member Zoom Meetings (in August and December 2025)

- Manage one WhatsApp group for 10 weekly video exchanges as an administrator within the WhatsApp community (October-December 2025). See what students do in the project HERE. 

- Manage 5 Zoom Parties (1 hour in length each on a day/time of your choosing, but different from the other board members' Zoom Party days/times) (October – December 2025)

- Include 15 or more of your own students in the project (making sure they all make 10 weekly two-minute videos for their group and attend the five Zoom Parties) (October – December 2025)

- Helping to promote/advertise the project on SNS when possible (August – December 2025)

- Not misusing student participant information/personal details

- Remaining professional in terms of communication and behavior at all times during the project

How can I APPLY?

Complete the APPLICATION FORM and wait for a response. 

You can also email the organizer (Robert) at robertstroud@hosei.ac.jp