サイバー大学日本語教育におけるリアルタイム個別指導の有効性 - 1対1電話授業の実践 -

Abstract

This study aims to examine the educational effectiveness and value of one-on-one phone lessons in Japanese language education at a cyber university. While the flexibility and convenience of e-learning have been highly appreciated, asynchronous learning poses challenges such as a lack of individualized support and the absence of real-time feedback. To address these issues, this study introduced phone lessons and analyzed their effectiveness at three learning levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The phone lessons were conducted based on pre-designed learning materials tailored to the self-reported proficiency levels of the participants. Quantitative and qualitative analyses of learner satisfaction and outcomes, gathered through surveys and open-ended responses, revealed that phone lessons enhanced understanding and motivation. Additionally, real-time feedback allowed learners to promptly correct errors and improve their expressive skills. Advanced learners benefited from acquiring sophisticated expressions, intermediate learners experienced improvements in applied skills, and beginner learners established a solid foundation in basic skills, demonstrating that phone lessons effectively met the needs of learners at different levels. From the teacher’s perspective, phone lessons provided the opportunity to directly assess learners’ progress and challenges, enabling flexible adjustments to teaching methods. This study suggests that one-on-one phone lessons have significant potential as a new educational model in cyber universities. Furthermore, it highlights the necessity of follow-up research to enhance the quality of online education.