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2021 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

Facilitating Scientific Research and Intercultural Exchange through TaLL

Research Project

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Project/Area Number 19K00791
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeMulti-year Fund
Section一般
Review Section Basic Section 02100:Foreign language education-related
Research InstitutionKyoto University

Principal Investigator

McCarthy Tanya  京都大学, 国際高等教育院, 特定講師 (90515545)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) アームストロング マシュー  九州大学, 言語文化研究院, 准教授 (40435128)
Project Period (FY) 2019-04-01 – 2022-03-31
KeywordsCollaborative Research / Tandem Language Learning / Social Constructionism / Learner Autonomy / Professional Development / Self-Directed Learning / Teacher Autonomy / Curriculum Analysis
Outline of Final Research Achievements

The researchers developed a Tandem Language Learning (TaLL) scheme, which enabled young scientists to improve scientific language skills through language and cultural exchange, sharing research ideas and peer reviewing research projects. A Curriculum Analysis framework addressed policy, practice, and process. The TaLL program was implemented, evaluated, and redesigned based on learner feedback. Four points emphasized were linguistic competence; knowledge-sharing for real-life contexts; intercultural exchange; and connection to the university's educational philosophy and policies. Content analysis of peer-review exchanges highlighted four conventions: (1) Formatting; (2) Mechanics; (3) Content; and (4) Design. The researchers noted that any gains in these areas varied significantly between individuals and may have been more the result of more from multiple efforts over the period rather than from the collaborative experience, per se.

Free Research Field

Learner Autonomy

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

This project describes a collaborative initiative conducted at two national universities in Japan that helped young scientists understand the professional requirements and conventions they would need to perform effectively in research and industry contexts after graduation.

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Published: 2023-01-30  

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