Lesson study at the foreign language university level in Japan
Lesson study at the foreign language university level in Japan
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日本外国语大学水平的课程学习
DOI:
10.1108/ijlls-02-2015-0007
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发表时间:
2015
影响因子:
1.3
通讯作者:
Bruce Lander
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作者:
Bruce Lander
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine if a blended learning component can aid professional development, improve student ability and be approved at the foreign language level using the lesson study (LS) method at a university in Japan. Design/methodology/approach – This paper introduces the three main theoretical concepts of blended learning, learner autonomy and technology in education before explaining the LS in full. Two groups of students were taught using almost identical syllabus. One group, the A group were taught using computer rooms for two semesters, while the other (B) group were taught in regular classrooms without computers for one semester then with computers for the following semester. The impact on the student and teacher will be discussed. Findings – The findings of this study indicate that technology, in the form of a blended learning component added to a test-based curriculum, can enhance student test-scores, raise teacher and student awareness of technology and improve abi...