Implementation and evaluation of a blended-learning system for English language learner autonomy development

2018 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 16K02874
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Foreign language education
• Research Institution: National Institute of Technology, Kumamoto College
• Principal Investigator: Ishinuki Fumiko 熊本高等専門学校, 共通教育科(八代キャンパス), 准教授 (00450148)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): 柳生 義人 佐世保工業高等専門学校, 電気電子工学科, 准教授 (40435483) ; 西口 廣志 佐世保工業高等専門学校, 機械工学科, 准教授 (00580862) ; DOYLE HOWARD 高知大学, 教育研究部人文社会科学系人文社会科学部門, 准教授 (00448391)
• Project Period (FY): 2016-04-01 – 2019-03-31
• Keywords: 英語学習者の自律性 / ブレンド型学習

Outline of Final Research Achievements

In the present study, first, in order to construct a blended English language learning environment integrating online/offline, individual/group learning, materials for individual learning were developed using a Learning Management System (LMS). Consequently, a blended English language learning system was constructed. Then, delivery and evaluation of the system followed. Based on the questionnaire results, it became clear that students generally had positive opinions on using LMS for learning. However, negative opinions were also heard about efficacy of the learning materials on LMS for offline group learning. In future studies, further investigation of learner autonomy is intended based on qualitative and quantitative research analysis.

Free Research Field

英語教育

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

学習支援システムなどのオンラインの学習リソースと、教室におけるグループ学習などのオフラインの学習リソースを融合させる際に留意すべき点が明らかになったことで、より質の高いブレンド型教育システムの構築につながる。実証的研究の結果から、ブレンド型学習を通した英語学習者の自律性の変化への理解が深まり、今後の研究課題がより明白になった。