Research on Subject Learning Support Through the Utilization of Native Language by "Second-Generation Immigrant Youths"

2023 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 21K00615
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Review Section: Basic Section 02090:Japanese language education-related
• Research Institution: Ritsumeikan University
• Principal Investigator: Kiyota Junko 立命館大学, 文学部, 教授 (30401582)
• Project Period (FY): 2021-04-01 – 2024-03-31
• Keywords: 移民第二世代の若者 / 教科学習支援 / 言語少数派の子ども / 母語の活用

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study examines the potential for second-generation immigrant youths to participate as supporters in language arts subject learning support for language-minority students, focusing on their teaching behaviors. The analysis results revealed that in "learning in the native language" actively led by second-generation immigrant youths taking the initiative, independent teaching behaviors were observed throughout the class. When faced with silence or incorrect responses, they guided students to reach the correct answers on their own by providing clues and concrete examples. Even in cases of correct responses, they sought to deepen understanding by utilizing their experiences of school life in Japan and their shared cultural and educational experiences from their home country. On the other hand, in scenes of "learning in Japanese" led by Japanese language supporters, they engaged in support based on their own judgment while observing students' reactions and situations.

Free Research Field

年少者日本語教育

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

まず、移民第二世代の若者の「学習支援の担い手」としての可能性を明らかにすることは、地域の人材の活用と母語支援者の確保につながり、母語を活用した学習支援が地域や学校で安定的に継続する道を拓く。次に、第二世代の若者が母語母文化を同じくする子どもたちの教科学習に参画することは、第二世代の若者自身の自己肯定感の向上とともに、参加生徒の学習意欲を高め、進路選択の拡がりにつながる。そして、教科学習支援を担う第二世代の若者の存在は、言語少数派の子どもは「複数の言語資本をもつ子ども」であるという肯定的な認識を学校教員に広める意義をもつ。