Organization
Faculty of Science and Engineering Professor
Contact information
The inquiry by e-mail is 《here》
External link
SAMPSON Richard
Degree
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Doctor of Philosophy ( Griffith University )
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Master of Applied Linguistics ( University of Southern Queensland )
Education
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2014.7
Griffith University College of Arts, Education and Law Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) doctor course completed
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2008.4
University of Southern Queensland Faculty of Education Master of Applied Linguistics master course completed
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1998.5
University of South Australia graduated
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1997.3
University of South Australia graduated
Research History
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2020.4 - Now
Rikkyo University Center for Foreign Language Education and Research Associate Professor
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2018.12 - 2020.3
Gunma University University Education Center Associate Professor
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2013.4 - 2018.11
Gunma University University Education Centre Lecturer
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2012.4 - 2013.3
Gunma National College of Technology Department of Humanities Associate Professor
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2010.4 - 2012.3
Gunma National College of Technology Lecturer
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2008.4 - 2010.3
Gunma Prefectural Women's University Faculty of International Communication, Foreign Language Research Institute Contracted Researcher
Research Interests
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Practitioner Research
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Emotions in Social Interaction
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Second Language Development
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L2 Learner Psychology
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Complexity Thinking
Research Areas
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Humanities & Social Sciences / Foreign language education
Papers
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The emergence of gratitude in L2 group discussion: A small-lens study Reviewed International journal
Richard J. Sampson
System 123 1 - 15 2024.4
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Diversity of Intuitive Moments in L+ Practitioner Research: An Exploratory Autoethnographic Case Study Reviewed International journal
Richard J. Sampson
Journal for the Psychology of Language Learning 5 ( 2 ) 2023.12
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Introduction to the Special Issue: Intuition and Practitioner Research Reviewed International journal
Richard J. Sampson, Richard S. Pinner
Journal for the Psychology of Language Learning 5 ( 2 ) 2023.12
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The ethics and practice of L+ classroom research Invited Reviewed
Richard J. Sampson, Ema Ushioda, Richard S. Pinner, Sal Consoli
Language Teaching 56 ( 3 ) 438 - 441 2023.6
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Cratylus and maintaining a complex sense of cinnamon: A reply to Pallotti (2021)
Richard J Sampson
Uniliterate webpage 2022.10
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Shifting focus through a small lens: Discursive and introspective perspectives on the emergence of L2 study emotions Reviewed International journal
Richard J. Sampson
Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching 12 ( 1 ) 15 - 36 2022.3
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Evolving understandings of practitioner action research from the inside Reviewed International journal
Richard J Sampson
Educational Action Research 29 ( 3 ) 414 - 428 2021.8
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Humanizing TESOL Research Through the Lens of Complexity Thinking Invited Reviewed International journal
Richard S Pinner, Richard J Sampson
TESOL Quarterly 55 ( 2 ) 633 - 642 2021
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L2 feelings through interaction in a Japanese-English online chat exchange Reviewed International coauthorship International journal
Richard J Sampson, Reiko Yoshida
Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching 2021
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Emergence of divergent L2 feelings through the co-adapted social context of online chat Reviewed International coauthorship International journal
Richard J Sampson, Reiko Yoshida
Linguistics and Education 60 2020.8
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The feeling classroom: Diversity of feelings in instructed L2 learning Reviewed International journal
Richard J Sampson
Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching 2020
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Openness to messages about English as a foreign language: Working with learners to uncover purpose to study Reviewed International journal
Richard J Sampson
Language Teaching Research 2019
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Real people with real experiences: The emergence of classroom L2 study feelings over interacting timescales Reviewed International journal
Richard J Sampson
System 2019
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Developing as an action researcher: Convergence, divergence and historicity in the research process Invited Reviewed International journal
Richard J Sampson
ELT Research in Action: Bridging the Gap between Research and Classroom Practice 2018
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Diversity of Feelings in the L2 Classroom International journal
Richard J Sampson
Stretching Boundaries. Papers from the Third International Psychology of Language Learning Conference, Tokyo, Japan 2018
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Simply Researching Complexity in Language Learning and Teaching: Paper 1: Exploring Classroom L2 Learner Psychology through Complexity Thinking International journal
Richard J Sampson
Stretching Boundaries. Papers from the Third International Psychology of Language Learning Conference, Tokyo, Japan 2018
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Fostering Reflection: Helping Language Learners (and Teachers) to Take (and Release) Control Reviewed
Richard J Sampson
Learning Learning 2018
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Complexity in acting on images of ideal classmates in the L2 classroom Reviewed International journal
Richard J Sampson
Konin Language Studies 2018
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Expectations and Dreams: Industry and Student Ideas about Future English Use Reviewed
Richard J Sampson
OnCUE 2017
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Out of a Rut: Experiencing Authenticity in Presenting Research
Richard J Sampson
Explorations in Teacher Development 2017
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EFL teacher motivation in-situ: Co-adaptive processes, openness and relational motivation over interacting timescales Reviewed International journal
Richard J Sampson
Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching 2016
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Closing the Circle: What happens after students return from studying abroad?
Richard J Sampson, Sylvain Bergeron
CUE CIRCULAR 2016
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Absorbed Expectations about English Study of Adolescent Japanese Students: Insights to the Ought-to L2 Self Reviewed
Richard J Sampson
The Language Teacher 2015
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Tracing motivational emergence in a classroom language learning project Reviewed International journal
Richard J Sampson
System 2015
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Classroom application of the L2 motivational self system – A complex systems theory approach Reviewed
Richard J Sampson
2014.7
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Reflexive trajectories: Understandings of societal expectations Reviewed
Richard J Sampson
COCET Research Reports ( 32 ) 19 - 28 2013
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The language-learning self, self-enhancement activities, and self perceptual change Reviewed International journal
Richard J Sampson
Language Teaching Research 2012
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Learner diaries in classroom research: Beginnings of a complexity perspective
Richard J Sampson
The Gunma-Kohsen Review ( 30 ) 83 - 89 2012
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Complexity theory, action research, and the study of EFL learner motivation Reviewed
Richard J Sampson
OnCUE Journal 2011
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Student-negotiated lesson style Reviewed International journal
Richard J Sampson
RELC Journal 2010
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Considerations for activity and task selection in Japanese elementary school English lessons Reviewed
Richard J Sampson
The Language Teacher 2010
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Utilizing film to enhance student discussion of sociocultural issues
Richard J Sampson
ITESLJ 2009
Books
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Complexity in Second Language Study Emotions: Emergent Sensemaking in Social Context
Richard J Sampson（ Role： Sole author）
Routledge 2022.6 （ ISBN:9781032308449 ）
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From Darkness to Light: Teacher Immunity and the Emergence of Relatedness with Students. Chapter in Kimura, Y., Yang, L., Kim, T-Y., & Nakata, Y., Language Teacher Motivation, Autonomy and Development in East Asia (pp. 77-94)
Richard J Sampson（ Role： Contributor）
Springer 2022.5
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Preface (pp. 7-9 in Jessica Mackay & Thomas Wogan, ELT Research in Action: Working Together Towards Shared Goals)
Richard J Sampson（ Role： Sole author）
IATEFL 2022 （ ISBN:9781912588466 ）
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Research into L+ study emotions: Practitioner-researcher suggestions for future directions (pp. 85-92 in Jessica Mackay & Thomas Wogan, ELT Research in Action: Working Together Towards Shared Goals)
Richard J Sampson（ Role： Sole author）
IATEFL 2022
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Interacting Levels and Timescales in the Emergence of Feelings in the L2 Classroom (Chapter in R.J. Sampson & R.S. Pinner, Complexity Perspectives on Researching Language Learner and Teacher Psychology)
Richard J Sampson（ Role： Sole author）
Multilingual Matters 2021
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Complexity Perspectives on Researching Language Learner and Teacher Psychology
Richard J, Sampson, Richard S Pinner（ Role： Edit）
Multilingual Matters 2021
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Introduction: [simple and complex?] (Chapter in R.J. Sampson & R.S. Pinner, Complexity Perspectives on Researching Language Learner and Teacher Psychology)
Richard S Pinner, Richard J Sampson（ Role： Joint author）
Multilingual Matters 2021
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Developing as an action researcher: Convergence, divergence and historicity in the research process (Chapter in J. Mackay, M. Birello, & D. Xerri, ELT Research in Action)
Richard J Sampson（ Role： Sole author）
IATEFL 2018
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Challenges in conducting ethical classroom-based research across cultures (Chapter in K. Taylor-Leech & D. Starks, Doing Research within Communities)
Richard J Sampson（ Role： Sole author）
Routledge 2016
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Complexity in classroom foreign language learning motivation: A practitioner perspective from Japan
Richard J Sampson（ Role： Sole author）
Multilingual Matters 2016
MISC
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Review of 'Complexity Theory and Language Development: In Celebration of Diane Larsen-Freeman'
Richard J Sampson
JALT Journal 2019
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Review of 'Identity, motivation, and autonomy in language learning'
Richard J Sampson
JALT Journal 2013
Presentations
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Reflecting on Intuition in Language Teaching and Research
Richard S Pinner, Richard J Sampson
JALT CUE 30th Anniversary Conference ( Toyama ) 2023.9
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Emotional Literacy Strategies for Talking around the Facemask in L+ Discussion
Richard J Sampson
OkiJALT Summer Symposium ( Naha ) 2023.8
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Focusing a Small Lens on the Emergence of L2 Study Emotions
Richard J Sampson
Psychology of Language Learning 4
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Diversity of L2 Study Feelings across Lesson Segments
Richard J Sampson
ELTRIA, Barcelona (online) 2022.4
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Panel Discussion: Inclusion of All as Co-researchers
Richard J Sampson, Ema Ushioda, Richard Pinner, Sal Consoli
Rikkyo University Center for Foreign Language Education and Research 3rd Online Symposium: The Ethics and Practice of L+ Classroom Research 2022.3
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Action Research Spirals into L+ Learner Psychology Invited
Richard J Sampson
Rikkyo University Center for Foreign Language Education and Research 3rd Online Symposium: The Ethics and Practice of L+ Classroom Research 2022.3
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What is Practitioner Research? Invited
Richard J Sampson
Rikkyo University Center for Foreign Language Education and Research 3rd Online Symposium: The Ethics and Practice of L+ Classroom Research 2022.3
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A Complex Case for L+ Classroom Research Invited
Richard J Sampson
Hong Kong Polytechnic University Department of English and Communication Online Seminar 2021.10
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Practitioner research into the psychology of language learners Invited
Richard J Sampson, Richard S Pinner
IAPLL 3rd Roundtable 2021.10
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Complexity thinking and practitioner research Invited
Richard J Sampson
51st Kansai English Language Education Society Seminar / Japan Society for English Language Education Seminar 2021.9
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Practitioner research and the complexity of L+ study emotions Invited
Richard J Sampson
Gunma JALT 2021.9
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Complexity, L2 Learner Psychology, and Practitioner Research Invited
R J Sampson
AILA 2021 2021.8
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Classroom Research and Complexity Perspectives Invited
Richard S. Pinner, Richard J. Sampson
Argentina TESOL 2021 2021.6
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Humanizing Language Research through the Complexity Lens Invited
Ema Ushioda, Richard J, Sampson, Richard S Pinner
Uniliterate Online Webinar 2021.3
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Complexity Perspectives on the Psychology of Language Learning Invited
Richard J, Sampson, Richard S Pinner
IAPLL Roundtable 2021.3
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Intersections between L2 Study Emotions, Personality, and Social Context: A Case Study
Richard J Sampson
Trends in Language Teaching 2021.1
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Complexity research and directed motivational currents: New insights Invited International conference
Richard J Sampson, Richard Pinner, Christine Muir
Forum on Language Learning Motivation ( Online ) 2020.12
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Towards a holistic perspective on emergent L2 study emotions
Richard J Sampson
College and University Educators Conference 2020 ( Tokyo (Online) ) 2020.9
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Co-adaptive emergence of L2 feelings through an online chat exchange International conference
Richard J Sampson
Applied Linguistics Association of Australia 2019 Conference 2019.11
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Researching the psychological complexity of real people in L2 classrooms International conference
Richard J Sampson
Applied Linguistics Association of Australia 2019 Conference 2019.11
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Divergent trajectories of classroom L2 motivation International conference
Richard J Sampson
JALT 2019 2019.11
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Emergence of L2 feelings through an online chat exchange project International conference
Richard J Sampson
36th International ETRA Conference on English Teaching and Learning 2019.5
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Using complexity thinking to explore the psychology of L2 learners International conference
Richard J Sampson
36th International ETRA Conference on English Teaching and Learning 2019.5
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Interacting timescales of identity and feeling in L2 learning International conference
Richard J Sampson
CLaSIC 2018 2018.12
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Researching the complexity of feeling, identity and motivation in the L2 classroom International conference
Richard J Sampson
CLaSIC 2018 2018.12
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Simply researching complexity in language learning and teaching International conference
Richard J Sampson
Psychology of Language Learning 3 2018.6
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Feeling the way forward: Insights from the emotional classroom International conference
Richard J Sampson
Psychology of Language Learning 3 2018.6
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Fostering Reflection on Language Learning International conference
Richard J Sampson, Jeff Contreras
Tokyo ETJ Conference 2018.2
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Motivation and acting on the hopes of classmates International conference
Richard J Sampson
JALT 2017 2017.11
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Fostering an English communication community: Affordances and constraints in practice International conference
Richard J Sampson, Sylvain Bergeron
NEAR 2017 2017.6
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Messages about English: Absorbed Understandings and Motivation International conference
Richard J Sampson
ELTRIA 2017 2017.4
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Exploring Motivation in the Classroom Invited International conference
Richard J Sampson
JALT Gunma 2017.1
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Exploring the Ought-to L2 Self with Students International conference
Richard J Sampson
JALT 2016 2016.11
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Co-constructing motivating spaces: Transitioning to new classrooms International conference
Richard J Sampson
NEAR 2106 2016.6
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Student Awareness of the Expectations of Others about EFL Learning International conference
Richard J Sampson
TESOL International Association Excellence in Language Instruction Conference 2015.12
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Self-Organising Motivation to Foster Communication International conference
Richard J Sampson
JALT 2015 2015.11
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EFL Teacher Identity, Motivation and Affect: Emergent Influences from the Classroom International conference
Richard J Sampson
EFL Teacher Journeys Conference 2015.6
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Outside in: What is 'brought in' to the language learning classroom? International conference
Richard J Sampson
JALT 2013 2013.10
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"Today was something special" - Emergent classroom motivation International conference
Richard J Sampson
40th JACET Summer Seminar 2013.8
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Self on Self: Fostering reflective language learning International conference
Richard J Sampson
NEAR 2013 2013.5
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Where I'm going, where I've been International conference
Richard J Sampson
COCET 2012 2012.9
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“Studying now isn't for any other person, it's for my own future” - Creating self-relevance International conference
Richard J Sampson
CUE Motivation in Japan Conference 2012.6
Awards
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Griffith University Chancellor's Medal 2014
2015.7 Griffith University
Richard J Sampson
Research Projects
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Interactions between language learner emotion, feeling and identity
2019.4 -
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists(B)
Grant type：Competitive
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Interactions between language learner emotion, feeling and identity
2019.4 -
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists(B)
Grant type：Competitive
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Other-expectations and motivation in classroom English learning
2015.4 - 2018.3
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists(B)
Grant type：Competitive
This research used qualitative methods to (i) uncover the detailed content of students' perceptions of expectations from significant others and society regarding English language learning; (ii) explore the influence on motivation of these perceived expectations; (iii) investigate the effectiveness of classroom activities that encourage students to reflect on and discuss these perceived expectations, and; (iv) explore the usefulness of complex systems theory to understanding this aspect of language learning motivation.
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Other-expectations and motivation in classroom English learning
2015.4 - 2018.3
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists(B)
Grant type：Competitive
This research used qualitative methods to (i) uncover the detailed content of students' perceptions of expectations from significant others and society regarding English language learning; (ii) explore the influence on motivation of these perceived expectations; (iii) investigate the effectiveness of classroom activities that encourage students to reflect on and discuss these perceived expectations, and; (iv) explore the usefulness of complex systems theory to understanding this aspect of language learning motivation.
Teaching Experience
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Individual Differences in Psychology
2021.4 - Now Institution：Rikkyo University
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English Debate
2020.4 - Now Institution：Rikkyo University
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English Discussion
2020.4 - Now Institution：Rikkyo University
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English Reading & Writing
2020.4 - Now Institution：Rikkyo University