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Naemi McPherson is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Brown University in the Department of East Asian Studies. She holds a Master's degree in Japanese Pedagogy from Columbia University (2011) and an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Language Studies from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa (2016). Since joining Brown in 2018, she has taught Japanese at various institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania and Boston University, and founded the Japanese language program at Wheaton College in Massachusetts in 2006, leading its development to improve heritage language learning. Her current research interests focus on critical pedagogy, multilingual and multicultural education, and language learning identity. McPherson believes that teaching involves continuous learning and is dedicated to curricular innovation and pedagogical methods that enhance language learning. She has presented at numerous conferences on topics such as the integration of social justice into Japanese language education and the complexities of teaching Japanese to heritage learners. Her extensive background reflects her commitment to diversity and inclusion in language teaching.
Department: Department of Economics