オンライン授業による日本語の学びへの影響 : 教師および学習者による振り返り

The Impact of Online Classes on Japanese Language Learning: Reflections from Teachers and Learners

[Abstract] This study explores the impact of online classes on Japanese learning among university students from the perspectives of both teachers and learners. The study was conducted on 15 Japanese language classes offered to international students at five universities in Japan during the 2021–2022 academic year. Data were collected through recall interviews with five Japanese language teachers and three exchange students who had both online and in-person classes during the given academic year. Of the 36 features noted by teachers concerning the impact of online classes, 32 were negative. After transitioning from online to in-person classes, teachers observed that the learners’ “participation attitude in learning activities,“ “attitude toward learning and acquisition,“ and “classroom interaction“ differed from those in the prepandemic face-to-face classes. The negative evaluation included changes in the way that learners “practice in the use of written and spoken language,” “bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications,” and “develop interpersonal networks beyond the classroom.” On the learners’ side, 62 instances were reported with respect to differences between online and in-person classes. Moreover, the majority of these were related to “bridging the gap to actual usage scenarios.” There was an evident influence of online classes on the Japanese language proficiency of learners upon their arrival in Japan. Those who lacked sufficient opportunities for knowledge comprehension and practical exercises during online classes were challenged in their subsequent in-person learning. Furthermore, the aspects of social language skills and cultural awareness that could only be realized by means of direct participation in real-world contexts were highlighted, emphasizing the inability to acquire them solely through online methods. This study highlights the multifaceted impact of online classes on Japanese language learning, indicating the need for careful consideration of both the positive and negative aspects for shaping future language education, especially in incorporating ICT.

https://opac.ll.chiba-u.jp/da/curator/900122422/

https://opac.ll.chiba-u.jp/da/curator/900122422/385-p033.pdf

千葉大学大学院人文公共学府

Chiba University. Graduate School of Humanities and Studies on Public Affairs

Departmental Bulletin Paper

2434-8473

千葉大学大学院人文公共学府研究プロジェクト報告書 = Chiba University. Graduate School of Humanities and Studies on Public Affairs. Research Project Reports

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2024-02-29

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Chiba University Graduate School of Humanities and Study of Public Affairs Research Project Reports (ONLINE ISSN 2434-8473)