日本語教育の新しい潮流と教師の質の向上― 日本における新たな取り組みを軸として ―

Abstract

In recent years, with the spread of CEFR and ACTFL-OPI approaches, various reviews and reforms have begun in Japanese Language education. This has been further accelerated by the promulgation and enforcement of the “Law on the promotion of Japanese Language education”, and the publication of the “Framework of Reference for Japanese Language Education” based on CEFR has clarified the direction of education in the field. The “Framework of Reference” presents three pillars of language education views, which are to view learners as social agent, focus on what they can with language, and respect the diverse use of Japanese. However, as no specific teaching materials are provided, this paper discusses the significance of teaching materials created in the same direction. In this context, discussions about the qualifications and abilities of teachers have intensified, and in 2019, Agency for Cultural Affairs released a report titled “The Training and Development of Japanese Language Education Personnel”. Various discussions are being held in each field. To consider the abilities required of teachers in an era of change, four perspectives, namely the perspectives of insects, birds, fish, and bats are listed. Especially in times of change, the perspective of the bat, which sees things in reverse, is important. By doing so, we can break free from fixed ideas and begin to challenge new things. In the future, further system development in Japanese Language education is expected, and improving the quality of education will be an essential task within that. As teachers, it is important to reflect on our own practices, embrace change, and aim to learn and grow together with our learners in new trends. In this context, collaboration and cooperation are more important than ever.