Upper Intermediate Level Learner’s Interpretive Changes through Interactive Tanka Appreciation

Abstract

The authors conducted an interactive Tanka appreciation activity with upper intermediate level learners and conducted a survey which examined the process and changes in the interpretation of Tanka. The result of the survey indicated that it was difficult for the learners to develop a concrete understanding of Tanka due to their lack of understanding in grammar. However, once the learners understood the grammar correctly, their interpretation changed. Therefore, the authors considered that it is important for teachers to create scaffolding which tailors to each learner’s comprehension level.