| Project/Area Number |
19K13263
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Review Section |
Basic Section 02100:Foreign language education-related
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| Research Institution | The University of Tokushima |
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Principal Investigator |
KAISER Meagan Renee 徳島大学, 大学院社会産業理工学研究部(社会総合科学域), 准教授 (10808950)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2019-04-01 – 2025-03-31
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| Project Status |
Completed (Fiscal Year 2024)
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| Budget Amount *help |
¥2,860,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥660,000)
Fiscal Year 2021: ¥650,000 (Direct Cost: ¥500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥150,000)
Fiscal Year 2020: ¥910,000 (Direct Cost: ¥700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥210,000)
Fiscal Year 2019: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥300,000)
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| Keywords | Applied Linguistics / English / Pronunciation / Young Learners / Auditory Scaffolding / Visual Scaffolding / Multimodal Learning / TESOL / rhythm / rhyme / fluency / contrastive analysis / sound / pronunciation / listening / visual scaffolding / auditory scaffolding / young learners / multi-modal support / syllables / scaffolded conversation / self-expression / peer-guided learning / flipped classroom / hybrid classroom / EFL literacy / four resources model / English education / pattern recognition / emerging readers / language chunking / 外国語活動 / Database / Picture book / 絵本 / データベース / Phonics / フォニックス / English Sound System / Storybooks / Teaching methodology / Elementary education |
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| Outline of Research at the Start |
This research is designed to help students achieve understanding of the sound system of English. A database of storybooks will be created for teachers that includes information on vocabulary, grammatical repetition, rhythm and rhyme. Activity plans and materials will also be developed, focusing on TPR Storytelling.
The SECI model will be used to share the teaching method. Cognitive psychology assessment strategies will be used to gauge effectiveness; and the research outcomes will be shared through publishing, presenting, and making the materials and teaching methodology available online.
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| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
This research project focused on enhancing language learning for young and later adult learners through music, rhythm, and visual scaffolding. In 2019, a searchable online storybook database for teachers was created and foundational research was conducted. In 2019 and 2020 results exploring how music, rhythm, pattern recognition, language chunking, and visual scaffolding aid language education for young learners as well as university age students was presented in Thailand, Cambodia, and in Japan.
In 2023, syllable/image cards and their use were shared with teachers from multiple countries. The research during this year also examined visual and auditory scaffolding in language learning, presented at the TESOL International Convention. In 2024 the focus shifted to exploring pronunciation and fluency development in older learners, with a particular emphasis on medical English vocabulary. A teacher-training website has been created based on the comprehensive findings from the project.
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| Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements |
This research contributes valuable interdisciplinary knowledge to second language acquisition and provides scalable, inclusive tools for teachers and learners worldwide. Its emphasis on real-world application enhances both scientific understanding and societal well-being.
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