Amber Hall is a PhD student in Global and International Education at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Their research interests include media accessibility, cultural studies, and educational equity, with recent projects analyzing how anime can be used as a pedagogical tool to support science learning in primary education. They are a graduate assistant of the Assessment and Curriculum Support Center, work as a Project Manager for the Center for Indo-Pacific Affairs, where they conduct regional policy research and coordinate academic events, and as Director of Development for Camp Magical Moments, a nonprofit cancer camp for children. Amber also holds a JLPT N3 Japanese language certification and values creating inclusive and engaging learning materials. They hope to pursue a career in public scholarship and developing educational programs that are accessible to all learners.

Research Interests

Amber’s research interests focus on education in Japan, particularly classroom culture, student participation, and discussion-based learning. They are interested in exploring how collaborative and discussion-centered approaches fit within Japanese educational contexts and how cultural expectations shape teaching and learning. They are also interested in the use of media as a teaching tool, particularly for introducing and discussing cultural concepts. More broadly, their interests include international and comparative education, classroom pedagogy, media in education, and the relationship between culture and educational practice.

Ph.D. Track

Global & International Education

COE Affiliation

Educational Foundations

Links

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