Developmental process of motivation for learning Japanese in Problem-based Learning

2022 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 17K02858
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Japanese language education
• Research Institution: The University of Shimane
• Principal Investigator: Kobayashi Akiko 島根県立大学, 国際関係学部, 准教授 (40548195)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): 福田 倫子 文教大学, 文学部, 教授 (20403602)
• Project Period (FY): 2017-04-01 – 2023-03-31
• Keywords: 日本語学習動機 / 留学生 / 国際共修授業 / PBL / Problem-based LearninL / Project-based Learning

Outline of Final Research Achievements

In this study, several PBL (Problem-based Learning, Project-based Learning) classes were conducted in collaboration with international and Japanese students. In addition, we analyzed changes in international students' motivation for learning Japanese, and considered factors that influence motivation. We discussed the educational support necessary for PBL from the viewpoint of motivation, and proposed issues and improvement plans for intercultural cooperative learning.

Free Research Field

日本語教育

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

近年、国際的な人材育成の観点から留学生と日本人の共修授業が増加している。しかし、そのような異文化間協働学習において、留学生が文化摩擦をどう解釈し、学習に取り組んでいるのかという、動機づけの発達プロセスと影響要因は十分に解明されていない。本研究では留学生と日本人学生によるPBL授業の実践を通して、異文化間協働学習を実施するうえでの留意点や教師役割に関する情報を提供した。