BIODATA: Stan Pederson
Stan Pederson is Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education at Kumamoto University, Japan. He is specialized in teaching young learners. He has an extensive list of published materials including songs, games, storybooks and dramas spanning the full K-6 range. In addition to his regular duties in the Faculty of Education he has conducted numerous seminars for in-service teachers on materials development, curriculum development, instructional methods and assessment. His research interests include curriculum and materials development, SLA and teaching methodology for young learners, and classroom-based assessment.