| 研究課題/領域番号 |
18F18781
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| 研究機関 | 神田外語大学 |
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研究代表者 |
MYNARD Joanne 神田外語大学, 外国語学部, 教授 (70515543)
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| 研究分担者 |
PEETERS WARD 神田外語大学, 外国語学部, 外国人特別研究員
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| 研究期間 (年度) |
2018-11-09 – 2021-03-31
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| キーワード | learner autonomy / peer interaction / online collaboration / self-directed learning / self-regulated learning / self-access learning |
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| 研究実績の概要 |
In 2019 the research focussed on how learners engaged in Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) as part of their self-directed language learning trajectory throughout the academic year. A large amount of data was collected; 973 Google Classroom posts were analysed using NVivo and Wolfram Mahtematica over two semesters. The data show how learners try to form a ‘community’ online, pursue their interests and engage with others while developing a certain ‘practice’ or a shared repertoire of resources: experiences, stories, tools, and ways of addressing recurring problems. Post-activity questionnaires with open-ended and Likert-scale questions were distributed via the Survey-Monkey application to 161 participants (116 in semester 1 and 45 in semester 2). In addition to the quantitative text-mining analysis, qualitative research indicated participants appreciate the opportunity to build an understanding of a shared learning goal based on diverse viewpoints. Nevertheless, more adequate incentives to lower the threshold for participation needed to be put in place, and more authentic instructions needed to be formulated in order to foster student participation. Furthermore, a clear pathway needed to be designed so students have signposts to help them in their learning trajectory online. These limitations are addressed in follow-up research. A second data collection phase has been initiated in 2020.
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| 現在までの達成度 (区分) |
現在までの達成度 (区分)
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理由
The research is progressing well at the expected pace. The researchers had anticipated that the qualitative evaluative framework and code book would need further development, but this is happening according to schedule. The necessary steps are taken to ensure that the project and its results will reach colleagues in the field and that it contributes to the aim of the Ministry to utilize information and respond proactively to the Information Society by using ICT in education.
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| 今後の研究の推進方策 |
The researchers will continue to analyse data collected in the previous year, disseminate findings and share drafts of best practice for other educators. The new academic year has provided opportunities to introduce improved support for learners engaging in CMC, with the added condition that all learning is currently taking place online. Further quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the interaction in CMC is needed.
In disseminating the findings of this project and exchanging research and expertise, the researchers aim to continue to publish in international publications and through online conferences.
In addition, as mentioned in the initial application form for this research project, we are in an ideal position to identify effective communication as well as communication breakdown in online collaboration contexts. Since this research project has the ability to grow and be piloted across different educational fields and professional sectors in the future, we are collecting data from a professional development course, organised by the Research Institute for Learner Autonomy Education, to analyse if our methods and findings can be translated to a professional context.
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