Fostering Young Scholars of Japanology at Overseas Universities: Proposed Model for Reciprocal Reflective Learning and Practical Research

2023 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 19K14271
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Review Section: Basic Section 09050:Tertiary education-related
• Research Institution: Nagasaki International University (2020-2023); Waseda University (2019)
• Principal Investigator: Sano Kaori 長崎国際大学, 人間社会学部, 准教授 (80774398)
• Project Period (FY): 2019-04-01 – 2024-03-31
• Keywords: 日本・日本学研究分野の若手人材育成 / 世界の日本語教師教育 / 省察的実践論 / 協働省察 / ナラティブ / 日本学研究者のキャリア

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study aims to conduct basic research for the development of young scholars in Japanology at overseas universities. These scholars will be responsible for advancing Japanology and constructing a trial model for faculty development. Through this study, we found the following: (1) young scholars in Japanology follow the Japanese language education they have received, (2) they have diverse experiences in the local political and social contexts, and are exploring their own learning and educational perspectives, and (3) they prefer a teacher community different from Japanese faculty members. Based on the above, we designed and piloted an opportunity for collaborative reflection among young scholars.

Free Research Field

日本学　教師教育　日本語教育

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

これまで海外日本学分野における人材育成研究、教師教育研究はほとんどされてこなかった。本研究は日本学科を修了した若手人材育成に焦点をあてその方法を検討、提示できたことに特色がある。近年の日本語教育者の専門性に関する議論、日本国外も含む世界の教師教育に寄与できたことに意義があると考える。