教養初級日本語クラスにおけるピア・ラーニングの一考察 -学習者の学習意識の変化に焦点をあてて-

Abstract

This study was carried out as collaborative learning (peer learning) to understand its effectiveness, especially in terms of the change of learners attitude and awareness Different kinds of analytical data obtained from 2 semesters were used and based on them following results were obtained. Learners worked naturally in teaching and helping each other while practicing with the members, they were accustomed to activities pointed out and identified wrong things. As a result, learners who "affirm the group learning" and "voluntarily participate in the class and act" increased, and contradicted to the "group learning is inequality" and "likes to learn personally." It is evident that peer learning is an effective learning method. Furthermore, by creating a sense of solidarity and unity in each group, the atmosphere of the whole class was also active and bright, and the attitude of such learners has led to the formation of a sense of solidarity for the entire class. The quantitative and the qualitative survey of the peer learning described in this research shows “a change from competitive learning to cooperative learning,” “a sense of solidarity and unity amongst the members,and ”a change from passive to active study”. Furthermore, it can be said that“attitudes of learners regarding the grades,and ”awareness of group learning“ had changed. In conclusion, the effect of collaborative learning was seen as a result of peer ·learning conducted in this paper. However, depending on the conditions of the educational setting, the aspect of collaborative learning changes drastically. Therefore teachers need to respond flexibly to each lesson and should manage collaborative learning.