Abstract
This paper reports on action research in Japanese language teaching practicum spanning three terms: autumn, winter, and spring. Initially, the author did not fully grasp the importance of a comfortable classroom atmosphere in Japanese classes, which resulted in challenges in building relationships with learners and among learners during the winter practicum. Reflecting on this, the author aimed to improve communication with learners during the spring practicum and felt progress in addressing the challenges from the former practicum. However, there remained issues concerning the teacher's interventions in fostering relationships among learners during class. Therefore, this paper examines and analyzes lesson plans and videos of classes from the winter and spring practicums in terms of teacher guidance behaviors aimed at creating a comfortable classroom atmosphere, and proposes improvement measures.
https://ror.org/05qz4zw08 
