Application of "LTD Discussion Learning Method" for Advanced Japanese Learners
Report for a Reading Class Using Newspaper Articles
2016 Volume 23 Issue 1 Pages 18-19
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2016 Volume 23 Issue 1 Pages 18-19
The Learning Through Discussion (LTD) method was used in a reading lesson for Japanese language education as one of the techniques used in cooperative learning. Through peer discussion, LTD was used with the intention to deepen each participant's learning and their understanding of teaching materials. Based on the teaching practice of Moriyama (2014) (2015), using the results of applying the LTD method of using newspaper articles, and targeting advanced learners, it was possible to generate full discussion with each learner and see a deepening in his or her ideas on the topics covered. In addition, by using newspaper articles, we were able to increase learner interest in current events and engagement in discussions about news with friends and Japanese people even outside the classroom.
