外国人材向けの企業横断型ケース学習実践の意義と課題 ― 多様な背景の参加者間の対話による学び ―

Abstract

The Significance and Challenges of the Cross-company Practice of Case-based Learning for Foreign Workers in Japan : Learning through Dialogue between the Participants of Various Backgrounds Recently, in Japan, the invitation of foreign workers has been promoted to solve the labor shortage caused by the declining birthrate and aging population in Japanese society. Along with this, various forms of support for improving the environment for accepting companies, including employment support for international students, have been provided. In Japanese language education, it is recommended to break away from the traditional Japanese language education in a narrow sense and propose educational approaches and industry-academia collaboration efforts to develop a wide range of communication skills necessary for working. However, there are still few approaches to the support needed in building a community of foreign workers beyond individual companies. This study focuses on the content of exchanges between participants in discussions in the cross-company practice of case-based learning for foreign workers working in a Japanese company and considers the significance and challenges of the practices. I clarified from what perspectives the problem should be grasped and linked to problem-solving strategies for the case, targeting the transcription of the discussions of the participants. From the results of the analysis, the following was clarified. First, the participants identified the gaps in perceptions and expectations on communication among the members, the lack of knowledge about job, and how to proceed with the work as the main problem. Secondly, regarding problem-solving, they found concrete actions that would lead to the elimination of the gaps in the feelings and information of the members and the improvement of the way of working. Finally, in the discussion, I considered the significance and challenges of the cross-company practice of case-based learning.