한자 학습에 대한 교사의 신념-대학 일본어 교·강사의 인식조사를 통해서-

Abstract

As to Japanese language learners in Korea, Kanji learning is getting a big burden. In Korea education system, reading and writing in Korean has become routinized as such Kanji learning has been of little importance. This had lead a lack of a preliminary knowledge of Kanji and it had affected Japanese Kanji learning. Such phenomenon makes teachers agonize over teaching method of Kanji for Korean learner. In this paper, a survey was carried targeting about 100 Korean and Japanese instructors who are teaching Japanese for Korean learners. Title of survey is "Teacher's belief about Kanji learning" and it manly focused on teacher's awareness toward Kanji learning, Kanji instruction and learner's awareness about Kanji aquisition. The summary of research is followed. 1) Teachers expect that learners need to endeavor for Kanji learning by themselves. They also realize that not only reading Kanji but also writing is important, especially writing with memorizing is more effective. On top of that, utilizing character media such as newspaper, magazine is helpful as well. 2) Teachers realize that leaners think of Kanji a very important factor. They assume difficulties in Kanji learning come with reading of Kanji, followed by memorizing, and memory retention. 3) Kanji aquisition requires systematic guidance, and it should be done from beginning level. Kanji learning should also be more implemented in reading class than in conversation class. 4) Teachers use test for Kanji learning and also think learners can improve their Kanji acquisition through test. According to survey, difference on belief between teachers and leaners is verified, and more organized and effective efforts for Kanji learning are required.